Sabrejet Posted September 3, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2011 These little comic-book style booklets are a must for any M-1 helmet collector, particularly if you focus on the VN War period as they both date from the 60s. I assume they were given to each new recruit when they were issued their first helmet? As you can see, there are two different versions, one for infantrymen issued the regular M1 and one specifically for "Parachutists" who received the M1-C. The contents are essentially similar, being instructions as to how to assemble, adjust and maintain the helmet, in plain English with clear line drawings. I'll upload a selection of the pages so you can see how they look. A similar booklet was issued with the later PASGT helmet. I'll maybe post that at a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BEAR Posted September 3, 2011 Share #11 Posted September 3, 2011 These little comic-book style booklets are a must for any M-1 helmet collector, particularly if you focus on the VN War period as they both date from the 60s. I assume they were given to each new recruit when they were issued their first helmet? As you can see, there are two different versions, one for infantrymen issued the regular M1 and one specifically for "Parachutists" who received the M1-C. The contents are essentially similar, being instructions as to how to assemble, adjust and maintain the helmet, in plain English with clear line drawings. I'll upload a selection of the pages so you can see how they look. A similar booklet was issued with the later PASGT helmet. I'll maybe post that at a later date. Interesting that they would show an Airborne liner picture on cover of the infantryman's booklet. BEAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkash23686 Posted September 3, 2011 Share #12 Posted September 3, 2011 I love these books! I have been looking for one but have only come across repos (Marked as such). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted September 3, 2011 The parachutist's one was tucked into the suspension of an unissued M1-C I acquired some years ago. Probably issued that way? The other one I picked up on my travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoovieDude Posted September 3, 2011 Share #14 Posted September 3, 2011 To think, I always tossed these type of instruction booklets to bin after getting issued new kit. If I would've only known then :crying: Neat items to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share #15 Posted September 3, 2011 To think, I always tossed these type of instruction booklets to bin after getting issued new kit. If I would've only known then :crying: Neat items to have. Hey Hoovie...does the ACH come with its own booklet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 3, 2011 Share #16 Posted September 3, 2011 Very cool, I had a nice stack of about 40 Vietnam ones, I think I only have about 12 left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted September 3, 2011 Very cool, I had a nice stack of about 40 Vietnam ones, I think I only have about 12 left. "Only"....?! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoovieDude Posted September 3, 2011 Share #18 Posted September 3, 2011 Hey Hoovie...does the ACH come with its own booklet? It does Ian. Or did anyway, when I had mine issued. Will check with my co-workers who are still in uniform if they have one layin about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daskrieg Posted April 3, 2018 Share #19 Posted April 3, 2018 If anyone is still interested i have 14 of these books being shipped to me i might be inclined to part with a few after i put some with my helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted April 4, 2018 Share #20 Posted April 4, 2018 The parachutist's one was tucked into the suspension of an unissued M1-C I acquired some years ago. Probably issued that way? The other one I picked up on my travels. thats how I found one as well. Bought an unused type 2 liner at a modern surplus store of all places in their pile of kevlar helmets. still had its booklet tucked into the suspension with the nape strap and chin cup as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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