Authenticity standards!!
If you want to do a good impression of a VN war grunt here’s what you will need.
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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
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 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.
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(Tonight, bananas instead of the old c-rats!!!)
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