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Vietnam Project

Vietnam Project. By Phumi N. Joey P. Gary H. Danny S. Kyle M. Boonie Jungle Hat P.N. The jungle boonie hat was first worn in the Vietnam War. They were first worn by the United States Green Beretes , Australians and Republic of Vietnam units.

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Vietnam Project

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  1. Vietnam Project By Phumi N. Joey P. Gary H. Danny S. Kyle M.

  2. Boonie Jungle Hat P.N The jungle boonie hat was first worn in the Vietnam War. They were first worn by the United States Green Beretes, Australians and Republic of Vietnam units. Some were made out of parachute material and some had insect nets inside.

  3. Three Kinds of Boonie Hats P.N ERDL Boonie Tropical Hat- These tropical sun hats were either made out of cotton piplin or rip-stop fabric. The ERDL pattern was worn by the ARVN and the Marines. OG Green Boonie- These hats had two vents on each side. Boonie Insect Net- This hat was made out of netted mesh to keep insects away.

  4. Flak Jacket A flak jacket is a form of body armor that is designed to protect the user from fragments or explosive weaponry. Did not stop AK-47 bullets. In Vietnam they no longer used heavy manganese steel plates. Weighted under eight pounds during Vietnam era.

  5. STANDARD ISSUED THINGS THEY CARRIED M16 had a 20 round clip Pistol(if ranked high enough) Few Fragment Grenades Enough rations for 3 days Battle knife or bayonet Water canteen Dog Tags Basic first aid kit JP

  6. COMBAT BOOTS 3 types were used 1st Type were all leather useless in the jungle environment 2nd type made in the 50s early attempt 3rd type black leather boot hard box toe. JP

  7. Dog Tags 1965-1967: Hole is on the right side Edge rolled to back Service # indicated/ RA printed (regular army) 1967-1969: Service# and social security # Hole on left 1970-current: Hole on left No service # Name, blood type, religion on all of them. GH

  8. Helmet Change 1960’s helmet: same as World War Two, but there’s an anchor on the chin strap, joins at the back. (M1) M1 Early Liner: Same as World War Two, but olive green. M1 Later Liner: 6 point suspension system of cotton webbing, 3 adjustable straps, small buckles for nape strap, liner attached with rivets. GH

  9. Poncho • Rubber coated fabric poncho with hood • Dyed olive green army shade 207 • Known to become very heavy when wet • Two can be snapped together to make a shelter • Not very useful, users got wet anyway • K.M.

  10. Standard Jungle Uniform Parts Tropical Jungle Jackets - All cotton poplin or rip-stop poplin - Dyed olive green army shade 207 - Two chest bellows pockets and two lower bellow pockets Jungle Trousers - All cotton poplin or rip-stop poplin - Two front pockets, two hip pockets, two bellow cargo pockets Jungle Boot (1st, 2nd, 3rd) - Black leather toe, heel box, green nylon duck upper sides - Two drainage eyelets in the side of boot - Similar to today’s boots - (2nd) Introduced angle ankle support panel and spike protection plate - (3rd) Introduced anti-mud traction panama sole K.M.

  11. Standard food issue “C Ration Meal” Entrée of pork, beans or ham, eggs or spaghetti, meatballs Dessert of a piece of pound cake or fruit B2 unit of crackers, and jelly, etc Accessory pack filled with sugar, salt, hot drink mix, cigarettes, cream, toilet paper, chiclets, matches, and utensils. D.S.

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