Camaro69427 Posted March 22, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2016 Hello all! I was wondering how much the Anglehead flashlights were used/carried in Vietnam. I currently have one hung on the right suspender pad of my webgear basically because that is where I've seen it in movies and pictures, but it kinda gets in the way when I try to shoulder my gun. I wondered if there were any other popular ways they put them on their gear (If they were even carried at all). Are there any pictures showing them in places other than the right suspender pad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted March 22, 2016 Share #2 Posted March 22, 2016 I'm not 100% certain but I seem to recall that they were.I'm sure the flashlight pros here will chime in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted March 22, 2016 Share #3 Posted March 22, 2016 I just found this thread about the anglehead flashlights that were carried in Nam: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/94930-question-about-mx991u-flashlights/page-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Brick Posted March 22, 2016 Share #4 Posted March 22, 2016 I've always heard the notion that flashlights in Vietnam aren't as common as they are now. And that the more important members of the unit like the RTO, Squad leaders, platoon leaders, and such would be the only ones that typically carried a flashlight. Though this statement could be false. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted March 22, 2016 Share #5 Posted March 22, 2016 Tunnel Rats used them.I found this photo at this interesting site: http://www.museum-mm.org/tunnel-rats/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skautdog Posted March 22, 2016 Share #6 Posted March 22, 2016 Most of the folks in my unit did not carry a flashlight. I carried one as did my RTO. Rarely used a flashlight. IF used one had to be under a couple of layers of ponchos to ensure light discipline. I carried mine on the outside top left of my ruck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted March 23, 2016 Share #7 Posted March 23, 2016 Put it on your left shoulder then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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