U.S. Army Uniforms of the Vietnam War,9780811725842

U.S. Army Uniforms of the Vietnam War

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ISBN13: 9780811725842
ISBN10: 0811725847
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1992-05-01
Publisher(s): Stackpole Books
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Summary

This volume is designed to accurately record the development and utilization of U.S. Army clothing and individual equipment, as well as common organizational equipment carried by soldiers, during the Vietnam conflict (Second Indochina War).

Table of Contents

Preface viii
Army Uniform Map of Vietnam x
Army Uniform Requirements in Vietnam
1(13)
Wartime Clothing Considerations
1(4)
Tropical Combat Uniform Development
5(2)
Coloration and Camouflage of Tropical Combat Clothing
7(3)
Combat Load of the Infantryman
10(4)
Clothing and Equipment Supply and Wear
14(12)
Clothing Authorization and Supply
14(3)
Individual Equipment Authorization and Supply
17(2)
Uniform Appearance and Disposition
19(6)
Area Uniform Policies
25(1)
Headgear
26(36)
Steel Helmet and Helmet Liner
26(3)
Sun Helmet
29(4)
Aviator and Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmets
33(3)
Utility and Service Caps
36(3)
Military Hats
39(8)
Protective Headgear
47(2)
Berets
49(4)
Protective Masks
53(4)
Face Shields and Ear Protection
57(2)
Protective Eye Wear
59(1)
Head-Mounted Night-Vision Devices
60(2)
Uniform Compositions
62(29)
Tropical Combat and Hot Weather Uniforms
62(7)
Indigenous Combat Clothing
69(7)
Utility Uniforms
76(3)
Khaki and Tan Summer Service Uniforms
79(3)
Service and Dress Uniforms
82(3)
Female Attire
85(6)
Protective Gear
91(21)
Basic Body Armor
91(3)
Lightweight Body Armor
94(2)
Variable-type Body Armor
96(1)
Body Armor for Air Crewmen
96(6)
Buoyant Protective Gear
102(2)
Aprons and Coveralls
104(1)
Protective Suits
104(8)
Clothing Accessories
112(17)
Neckerchiefs and Scarves
112(1)
Coats, Knitted Shirts, Safety Shirts, and Cape Sleeves
112(4)
Raincoats and Rain Suits
116(5)
Gloves and Protective Hand Wear
121(6)
Underwear and Socks
127(2)
Footwear
129(14)
Tropical Combat Boots
129(4)
Boots and Shoes
133(6)
Delta Footwear and Lace-in Zippers
139(1)
Experimental Boots
140(1)
Protective Guards and Safety Footwear
140(3)
Individual Equipment
143(39)
Load-Carrying Harnesses, Slings, and Belts
143(4)
Extraction Harnesses
147(4)
Ammunition Cases, Bandoleers, and Bags
151(5)
Ammunition Carrier Vests
156(3)
Lightweight Rucksack
159(2)
Indigenous Ranger Pack (ARVN Rucksack)
161(3)
Tropical Rucksack
164(2)
Packboard
166(1)
Combat Field Pack
167(2)
Canteens and Water Containers
169(5)
Intrenching Tools and Machetes
174(5)
Man-portable Radios
179(3)
Existence and Survival Gear
182(14)
Sleeping Gear
182(1)
Poncho
183(2)
Poncho Liner
185(2)
Jungle Hammocks
187(1)
Netting and Insect Bars
188(2)
Tent Shelter Halves
190(1)
Mess Equipment and Individual Rations
190(1)
Emergency Survival Items and Vests
191(5)
Special Purpose Uniforms and Equipment
196(29)
Advisors
196(2)
Aviation Personnel
198(5)
Chaplains
203(1)
Army Contractors and Special Services
203(3)
Divers
206(1)
Dog Handlers
207(2)
Food Service Personnel
209(1)
Honor Guards, Color Guards, and Bands
209(4)
Medical Personnel
213(1)
Military Police
214(3)
Parachutists
217(2)
Reconnaissance Troops
219(3)
Recovery Personnel
222(1)
Tunnel Teams
222(3)
Uniform Insignia
225(18)
Subdued Insignia
225(4)
Insignia Variance on Tropical Coats
229(1)
Beret Flashes
230(3)
Combat Leader's Identification
233(1)
Special Authorized Insignia and Badges
233(3)
Vietnam-Era Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
236(3)
Detachable Pocket Patch
239(1)
Brassards and Armbands
240(3)
Ensure Status Report 243(1)
Army Uniform Compositions in Vietnam 244(2)
Glossary 246

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