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The American Uniform Tyler Harpster, Michael Alter, Nick Shenkler, Callie Hamilton, Andrew Avots
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Poncho Field Gear originated in the United States Provides warmth
Can also be used as a sleeping bag, to cover the deceased, to carry injured, etc.
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Jungle Gear Soldiers were outfitted with tropical jungle jackets, trousers, and steel helmets.
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Standard Issued Equipment
Soldiers were equipped with combat socks, field towels, boxers, field jackets, canteen cups, e-tools, and rations.
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Heat Tabs Flammable tablet used to heat C-Rations
Took a long time to heat the food and gave off harsh fumes.
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Combat boots 1st Model: World war two style leather boot. Bad Idea
Final Model: Jungle boot with better traction, easier to dry, more support and steel insoles to protect from punji sticks
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Boonie Jungle Hat Tiger striped Boonie was used by the South Vietnamese This pattern was used primarily by American Military personnel
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standard food issued Tootsie pops were not a standard issue, but they came around during vietnam and offered a tasty treat for many soldiers. A Meal, Combat, Individual ration (MCI) Composed of “M” unit (meat entree, a “B” unit-bread, and a “D” can (desert costume)
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Butter Bar: A Military slang for Esign or Second Lieutenant who wears a golden bar as their rank insigna.
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P38 Can Opener: Known by some as the army’s greatest invention.
Will work on any size can or rim. Referred to as a John Wayne. Very useful when the power is out and can’t use an electric can opener.
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SP Packet: A packet containing toilet items and cigarettes.
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Dog Tags : Edge is rolled to the right,Soldier service is indicated,RA(regular army) blood type,religion. :social number was added on and all the same as before. 1970:no longer use service number. All have notch: placed in teeth on fallen soldier.
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Helmet Changes M1 helmet. Started same as WWII
6 point suspension system cover pattern:green/brown helmet band: used for foliage/ holding things m1956 web gear
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Flack Jacket M-1952 M-1955 M-1969 used to protect from case fragments.
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