Mr-X Posted June 10, 2008 Author #51 Posted June 10, 2008 Ditto.Soldier in the Tiger Stripe is the same as the Soldier above.
Mr-X Posted June 10, 2008 Author #56 Posted June 10, 2008 Note the guy taking the picture of the guy taking the picture. There is always one in a bunch.
doyler Posted June 12, 2008 #62 Posted June 12, 2008 I'm sure your right. My own assesment is that these SSI are subdued by the soldiers themselves. I've seen only few examples of subdued VN worn SSI. These examples were all locally made. I dont't think that sudued cut edge nor merrow 've been sent in VN.Very interesting thread Valery A friend of mine served in the 1st Cav in Viet Nam.He was a medic and was there fairly early.I asked him for a patch and he said he didnt save any.we talked a little more and he said when they first went over they had all color Cav patches.He hadnt been there to long and they got the order to dye all of their t-shirts and underwear dark green.He said for the patches he and many others colored in the yellow with black majic markers.This was the way they"subdued the patch when he was there.He never saved one. RON
Mr-X Posted July 3, 2008 Author #69 Posted July 3, 2008 Ranger gear photo.Note the Web gear set up.2 Canteen covers for mags on the front then Ammo pouches and 2 2qt canteens for water.Also note the grenades on the ruck. I can only think that they were there for quick use by other membersof the patrol when in contact, or he just put them there for the pic.
Mr-X Posted July 3, 2008 Author #70 Posted July 3, 2008 Another gear pic.Note the cut down M-79, White Phosphorus Grenade and M-18 Claymore firingcable coiled for fast deployment in a hasty ambush or to deter pursuers.
Mr-X Posted July 3, 2008 Author #71 Posted July 3, 2008 Another cut down M-79.The M-79 above is modified by cutting the stock only.The one below is further cut down by shortening the barrel.
Mr-X Posted July 3, 2008 Author #72 Posted July 3, 2008 Hotel team Co. N 75th Infantry Ranger, plus one.
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