USMC-RECON0321 Posted January 24, 2012 Share #26 Posted January 24, 2012 This is the only store we got a chance to go in prior to going out on the month long field Op. And I bought these two post cards there but had no idea what or where they were for, I just liked the picture on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted January 24, 2012 Share #27 Posted January 24, 2012 This is the two types of tents we used. The bigger tent we didn't use much but required us to pull it on a Aku-sled (Spelling?) up and down those hills hooked into harnesses like dogs. The smaller tent was the 7 man Norweigan tent sheets we would tear down and each pack one sheet in our packs. It was a real pain in the morning becuase with 7 sleeping inside the condensation from body heat and breathing would build up ice on the sheets and make them 3x heavier to pack out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted January 24, 2012 Share #28 Posted January 24, 2012 Then our next choice in sleeping qtrs was the good old snow cave!! I liked this, kept us warm and didn't have to carry it the next day!! See in the pic we even personalized out doorway!! By the way I'm "Bahlau" on the right side. Not sure what I was thinking with the cheezy mustache, that's the only time I had one in the Corps, I guess anything to help keep the face warm... :lol2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted January 24, 2012 Share #29 Posted January 24, 2012 Some of the vehicles being used - Never got to ride in one though! The life of a GRUNT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted January 24, 2012 Share #30 Posted January 24, 2012 First Platoon Last day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted January 24, 2012 Share #31 Posted January 24, 2012 Some of the opposing force, Norwegian Soldiers I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted January 24, 2012 Share #32 Posted January 24, 2012 One last picture where you can see the experimental boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgt norway Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share #33 Posted January 25, 2012 thank you very much!!! i still remember that exercise like yesterday overbygd is the last army camp i was doing duty in back in 1994 before i went to lebanon. the US MARINES,RECON was also at bardufoss at the same time i remember that because one of my recon friends went up to overbygd for live fire drills. i have posted a wanted here for them roger w mc daniel 403c gomez ct colville ca 96107 sgt ronald e wilson 304c kelso ct colville ca 96107 andy harris 8745 w townley ave penria az 85345 did you know these marines? roger and ronald was recons cheers from ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted January 25, 2012 Share #34 Posted January 25, 2012 The names don't sound familiar. Do you know which Recon unit they were in? Battalion Recon or Force Recon, then do you know if they were 1st, 2nd, or 3rd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgt norway Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share #35 Posted January 26, 2012 far as i remember they was in 1st recon but if it was battalion or force im not shure anymore to long ago.... but they was in norway at the same time as you and in the same ereas as you. cheers ken,norway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Dail Posted July 22, 2016 Share #36 Posted July 22, 2016 I think this is the pair of boots B229 mentioned. There are two other similar pair that will follow. I suspect all branches of the service were involved in testing these. All 3 pair I show came from Ft Bragg. All 3 pair of boots are experimental. The only markings are size. There are hand written test numbers in two pair which is typical of experimental items. This first pair is a jungle boot style but it is Gortex lined. It has a Panama style sole but with a square toe and grooved heel for ski bindings. It is all brown. Oil finished leather. GORTEX_B...TY_1___1.jpg GORTEX_B...TY_1___2.jpg GORTEX_B...TY_1___3.jpg GORTEX_B...TY_1___4.jpg GORTEX_B...TY_1___5.jpg I found a pair of these experimental boots with the ski binding type sole yesterday the leather is well worn but the soles seem almost new and hardly look like they were used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Dail Posted July 22, 2016 Share #37 Posted July 22, 2016 side view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Dail Posted July 22, 2016 Share #38 Posted July 22, 2016 interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Dail Posted July 22, 2016 Share #39 Posted July 22, 2016 sole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Dail Posted July 22, 2016 Share #40 Posted July 22, 2016 only marking is size 9W centered on tongue. Regards Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgt norway Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share #41 Posted July 23, 2016 very Nice!! hope to find a pair one day to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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