Authenticity standards!!

       If you want to do a good impression of a VN war grunt here’s what you will need.

Basic load:                                                                 

      Uniform:

         3rd pattern jungle fatigues (poplin or ripstop)

                     Jungle boots (vibram-or panama sole)

                     t-shirt OD green

                     socks (green)

                     M-1 helmet with leaf-pattern cover

                     Boonie hat OD green (poplin or ripstop)

                     Og 207 nylon coated poncho

                     ERDL poncho liner

    Web gear:

                     M-1956 web belt

                     2 M-1956 ammo pouches

                     2 M-1956 canteen covers + 2 1quart canteens

                     M-1956 H-harness

                     M-1956 butt pack

                     M-1956 Compass/First aid pouch

                     M-1956 entrenching tool and cover

                     M8a1 Bayonet w/ steath

 

Optional load: _lightweight jungle rucksack (this is not essential as the Wolfhounds mostly Used the butt pack.

                      _M16 stripper clip bandoleers

                      _Claymore mine bags

                      _Machete

                      _And many items that already were in use in '67.

 

 

                                                                                                                                      

    (Tonight, bananas instead of the old c-rats!!!) 

 

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