The American UniformTyler Harpster, Michael Alter, Nick Shenkler,

Callie Hamilton, Andrew Avots

PonchoField Gear originated in the United StatesProvides warmthCan also be used as a sleeping bag, to cover the deceased, to carry injured, etc.

Jungle GearSoldiers were outfitted with tropical jungle

jackets, trousers, and steel helmets.

Standard Issued Equipment

Soldiers were equipped with combat socks, field towels, boxers, field jackets, canteen

cups, e-tools, and rations.

Heat Tabs

Flammable tablet used to heat C-RationsTook a long time to heat the food and gave off harsh fumes.

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

Boonie Jungle Hat

Tiger striped Boonie was used by the South Vietnamese

This pattern was used primarily by American Military personnel

standard food issued

A Meal, Combat, Individual ration (MCI) Composed of “M” unit (meat entree, a “B” unit-bread, and a “D” can (desert costume)

Tootsie pops were not a standard issue, but they came around during vietnam and offered a tasty treat for many soldiers.

Butter Bar:A Military slang for Esign or Second Lieutenant who wears a golden bar as their rank insigna.

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.

SP Packet:A packet containing toilet items and cigarettes.

Dog Tags

1965-1967: Edge is rolled to the right,Soldier service is indicated,RA(regular army) blood type,religion.1967-1969: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.

Helmet Changes

M1 helmet.Started same as WWII6 point suspension system cover pattern:green/brownhelmet band: used for foliage/ holding thingsm1956 web gear

Flack Jacket

M-1952M-1955M-1969used to protect from case fragments.