Deion, Saumil, Austin, Karim, Michael Group 5 Deion, Saumil, Austin, Karim, Michael

Boonie Jungle Hat (Austin Lewis) Tigerstripe Camo Pattern Worn by Special Forces 1965-1975 ERDL Camo Pattern Marines, Army and Air Force Late 60s- Early 80s Mitchell Camo Pattern Marines and Army 1953-1974

Dog Tags 1965-1967 Edge is rolled back Hole is on the right Soldiers service number is indicated with “RA” (Regular Army) 1967-1969 Includes service and social security number Era when military used social security number for identification instead of service number Hole is on the left 1970-Current Era Edge is rolled to the front Tag no longer uses service number

Helmets (Saumil Sheth) Helmets were key components to a soldier's safety No brass was used in creation of the helmets Front flaps were changed from round to square Buckle was made from corrosion resistant materials

Poncho A rubber coated fabric poncho with hood. it wasn’t useful because It is really hot and sweaty to use as a rain garment,and it become heavy when wet. soldiers snap two poncho's together to make a shelter. MH

Combat Boots 1965 or earlier. Black leather, green canvas, nylon band at top, nylon strap from heel to top. MH 1965-1968. Similar to the older one but with addition of nylon ankle reinforcement band. The Pamama sole had a thin steel spike protection plate embedded to block Punji Sticks.

Standard Jungle Uniform Hat, jacket, trousers, boots, boonie insect net. Mostly Camouflage or green.

Flak Jackets A vest that was used to protect soldiers from bullets and explosives. It weighed no more 8 pounds.

Standard Food Issued daily ration of 3 meals (3600 Cal) complete meal equals 1200 calories one canned meat item one canned fruit bread or dessert item chewing gum coffee cream sugar salt

Standard Issue Carried Items gun grenades quart canteen E- tool Cover ( the shovel thing) ammo with pouches butt pack