1. American
Uniform

2. Helmet Evolution M1 “Steel Pot” Reversible Camouflage PatternJE
M1 “Steel Pot”
Protects Against Exploding Shrapnel, Bumps, & Debris
Cannot Consistently Stop Handgun Bullets
Reversible Camouflage Pattern
Spring & Summer: Green Leaves
Fall & Winter: Brown
Slots and Band for Foliage
Insect Repellent, Cigarettes, & an Extra Rifle Magazine
Early Writing On Helmets
Nicknames, Girlfriends’ Names, Home States or Towns, & Short Time Lists to Return

3. Poncho- Heavy Duty Plastic nylon Hooded
Used as a rain cape, blanket, and sleeping bag (liner inside that could be tied)
Unsatisfactory-Too heavy when wet and shiny coating gleamed in the rain
S.E

4. Poncho- lightweight Developed in 1966
Identical in design to Standard Poncho (heavy-duty) but half the weight
Water-repellent
Outside was coated with polyurethane which caused the rain to form in drops (prevents shiny appearance)
S.E

5. Flak jacket Layer of dense nylon Weighed around 8 pounds
Shielded body from metal fragments - shrapnelproof/ resistant
Not bulletproof
S.E

6. Combat Boot Evolution: Adapting to VietnamJE
Ineffective Combat Service Boot
Rubber & Nylon
Sole Deteriorates Quickly
Jungle Boot
All Leather
Wellco Solves Moisture, Insect, & Sand Issues
Black Leather Sole
Canvas Blend Upper with Attached Tongue
Keeps Out Bugs & Debris
Water Drains Added

7. Combat Boot Evolution: Perfecting the New DesignJE
Canvas Blend Replaced with Nylon Canvas
Dries Faster
Steel Plates Set in Soles
Protection from Punji Sticks
Nylon Webbing Reinforces Upper Boot
Increases Durability
Air Force & Some Others Soldiers Add Zippers
Did Not Last As Long As All Leather
A Vast Improvement from Previous Boots

8. Standard Jungle UniformsSM
Front pants pocket
Had inner pocket for first aid items
Standard Jungle Uniforms
Pants
1st style had exposed buttons and leg ties
2nd style had concealed buttons and no leg ties
Utility fatigue shirt
Worn by Army and Marines
Based off of WWII

9. Standard Jungle UniformsSM
Standard Jungle Uniforms
Style 1:
Exposed buttons
Shoulder loops
Adjustable cuffs
Style 2:
Concealed buttons
Style 3:
Concealed buttons
No shoulder loops, side tabs, or gas flap

10. Boonie Jungle Hat
-Light weight bucket hat
-Started being worn during the Vietnam War
-3 Patterns during Vietnam: Tigerstripe, Olive Drab, ERDL Pattern
-Wind resistant, mosquito netting, protection from heat/sun
(Comes from American slang “boondocks” or mountains from the Philippine-American War )
S.S.

11. Butter Bar S.S. -military slang
-reference to gold bar (rank) worn on the uniform of 2nd lieutenants
S.S.

12. Heat Tabs -activates by bending/breaking the tabs
- used in stoves to heat the cans
-flammable tablet used to heat C-rations
-Trioxane Fuel
S.S. & S.E.

13. Standard Food Issue SM C-Rations:
Packaged in individual meal boxes and sets of 3 (for an entire day)
Contained
1 canned meat
1 canned fruit
Bread or dessert
1 B-Unit
1 SP Packet
Cans could be turned into stoves
Were eaten on the field

14. Standard Issue Things They CarriedSM
Compass Pouch
Standard Issue Things They Carried
M1967 Buttpack
Ammo Pouch
Carried M16 magazines
Loops on sides for grenades
Pistol Belt
Used to clip ammo pouches, first aid pouches, compass pouch, canteen, etc.

15. SM

16. Dog Tags - Symbol of your sacrifice, service, and Bravery
-Worn by military personnel, Two Copies to identify the wounded and dead
-Identifies Name, Birthdate, Blood Type, Religious Preference SB

17. P-38 Can Opener - John Wayne - Tough and Durable
- P-38 is in reference to the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter plane due to fast performance
- Packaged with C-Rations
P-38
Can Opener SB

18. SP Packet Packet contained: Given with C-Rations
-Chewing tobacco -Cigarettes - Bootlaces - Toothpaste - Toothbrushes - Shaving Gear - Paper -Envelopes SB