Ten Years of Vietnam War - List of Elite U.S. Forces
Author: Fatty Shu
In the ten years of the United States' Vietnam War, except for atomic bombs, all high-end weapons were actually used, and a total of more than 2.5 million people were dispatched. In Vietnam, more than 540,000 of them were ground troops, more than 58,000 were killed, and more than 100,000 were injured. A total of 7.6 million tons of ammunition was consumed (equivalent to three times the amount during World War II), and nearly three The war cost hundreds of billions of dollars and lasted ten years. Therefore, it cannot be said that the United States did not try its best or that the United States betrayed its allies. It is just because the South Vietnamese government supported by the United States is corrupt and infighting, and its military is disorganized and has no fighting spirit. It is a poor man who cannot be supported. This is comparable to the Kuomintang government during the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party.
In 1961
Non-commissioned officer of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
The Army Special Forces was established in 1952 and inherited from the special forces under the OSS in World War II and the Army's Rangers.
The noncommissioned officer was wearing "leopard spot" camouflage developed from World War II camouflage uniforms, and a Vietnamese-style cowboy hat, which was very popular among U.S. military advisers in the early Vietnam War. He was wearing an M1956 carrying kit and used an old-fashioned M2 carbine. .
In 1963,
was an officer of the Special Forces (temporary) stationed in Vietnam.
This officer wore the parachute patch and combat infantry patch, as well as the corresponding South Vietnamese military rank. The left shoulder patch is the special forces armband introduced in 1955. The woolen beret worn on his head was ordered to be worn by JFK in 1961. The carrying equipment is an old-fashioned M1936 pistol belt and M1945 sling. Uses the old M2 Carbine as well as the even older Mk.2 grenade.
In 1964,
was a US military adviser stationed in ARVN (belonging to the US Military Assistance Command Vietnam, MACV)
Wearing the famous OG-107 olive green uniform, the left armband is the MACV logo, wearing a Vietnamese-style cowboy hat, and also uses an old-fashioned M1936 The pistol belt uses an old-fashioned M2 carbine, and the secondary weapon is an M1911A1 pistol.
The pilot of the 57th Medical Detachment (Helicopter Rescue)
wore a baseball cap, K2-B lightweight one-piece flight suit, and an APH5 flight helmet under his arm. He was flying UH-1
1965
5th Special Forces Group (Airborne ) Petty Officer
He is wearing the Tropical Combat Uniform TCU that was put into service in 1963, and he is also wearing tropical combat boots commonly known as "jungle boots" that were put into service at the same time.
9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade rifleman
The early Marines still used the Army's OG-107 uniforms and leather boots, M1 steel helmets with leaf-shaped camouflage helmets, and M1955 anti-fragment vests. Note that he wore an M1953 type Rip-resistant pants, these weigh 3 pounds. The M14 rifle is matched with the USMC M1961 carrying gear. The backpack is the M1941 type from World War II and the M1943 engineer shovel. Below the bag is a metal ammunition box and a first aid kit. The circle of camouflage cloth is actually half a tent.
Marine Corps Lieutenant
wears the Marine Corps' unique M1958 uniform. It was eliminated by the Army's OG-107 in 1965, but some senior NCOs and officers are still used to wearing this old military uniform. The backpack is a World War II M1941 type, plus an M1943 engineer shovel. The M1936 pistol strap contains an M1911A1 pistol and one of the Marine Corps’ signature Kaaba sabers.
1st Infantry Division professional noncommissioned officer
Wearing a baseball cap-style combat cap, wearing OG-107, M1956 carrying equipment, only armed belts and combat backpacks (later replaced by M1967, M1967 was in turn ALICE replaced, and later MOLLE). The M1910 kettle is installed in the new M1956 kettle holder, and the M6 bayonet and M1951 engineer shovel hang together.
Marine radio operator
has modified the Army's OG-107 uniform, but still uses the M1961 carrier and M1941 sling. Looking at his back, he still uses the M1941 backpack and carries an AN/PRC-10 radio (later adopted by AN /PRC-25 replacement) There are also M18 smoke grenades and M14 arson grenades. Under his arm is an M1916 holster holding his .45 pistol.
25th Aviation Battalion (temporary) engineer chief
uses the Army's OG-107 uniforms and leather to make combat boots, APH5 flight helmets, and M1952 anti-fragment vests
1966
101st Airborne Division paratrooper
M1C paratrooper with camouflage helmet cover helmet, M1956 carrying gear, the old-fashioned aluminum water bottle has been replaced by a plastic one-quart water bottle, the weapons have also been replaced with M16 rifles and M26 grenades, the sleeping bag has also been replaced with a model suitable for rainy days, and the bag he is carrying is an M18 broadsword The directional mine carrying bag can hold two mines, some wires and an M57 detonator.
Marine Rifleman
The Army’s OG-107 uniform, the Marine Corps’ M1961 carrying gear (actually just an armed belt), have been streamlined to the greatest extent, carrying as much water and ammunition as possible, and the M14 rifle is also installed M6 bayonet, ready for a big fight. The three bags on the left thigh are grenade bags from World War II.
Marine combat vehicle crew members
LVTP-5 or M48 crew members, wearing CVC helmets and goggles, old-fashioned pistol holsters on their shoulders, wearing OG-107 uniforms and M1955 anti-fragment vests, carrying .50 machine gun ammunition boxes .
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Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) member
wears early "tiger spot" camouflage and a bunny hat made of the same material. A Ranger backpack with an aluminum alloy frame and four M1956 plastic water bottles (two quarts). Wearing M1950 gloves, also known as reconnaissance gloves. The M16A1 rifle is equipped with AN/PVS-2 low-light night vision goggles.
Marine radio operator
Compared with the previous dress, the weapon is replaced by an M16 rifle, the radio is replaced by an AN/PRC-25, the antenna bag is on the side of the radio, and the M16 magazine bag is slung across the body, made of cotton; The M1 helmet cover on the head is a plastic spoon from the C ration.
The 3rd Marine Reconnaissance Company
changed into early tropical combat uniforms and combat boots. The Benny hat was produced locally in Vietnam. The M1956 H sling was obtained from the Army, but the belt was from the Marine Corps. Model M1961, behind are two plastic water bottles and a first aid kit. In the front, you can see 4 M14 magazine bags. The M14 gun sling has been removed, and the belt loops are fixed with electrical tape to reduce unnecessary noise. The ammunition on the gun The two magazines are tied together and can quickly use 40 rounds of ammunition.
73 Airborne Brigade paratroopers
M1C parachute helmet, combat uniforms and trousers were changed to concealed buckles, and it became popular to wear a public-issue olive green towel around the neck, and carry a lightweight backpack with a back frame. The large bag on the left side of the body is for M17 A gas mask bag. In this period, we often need to fight mice, so a gas mask is a must. The M60 bullet belt is wrapped around the body casually.
The bag carried by the Marines
in Con Thien was an M18 carrying bag. Since it was a defensive battle, he switched to a Remington M870 shotgun.
Project Delta's special forces members
is derived from the "classic tabby" camouflage of the Vietnamese Rangers. It only uses the H sling of the M1956 type carrying device. The bullet belt is dedicated to the M1937 Browning BAR and can carry more M16 magazines. The knife on the left shoulder was an air crew survival knife.
Gendarmerie of the 18th Military Police Brigade
Pay attention to the specially painted M1 helmet and MP armband. He has changed to an M69 anti-fragment vest, and behind his butt is an M7 bayonet and an M1916 holster.
A Marine rifleman in Khe Sanh
This anti-fragment jacket is a pre-phased model with an additional item bag. He is carrying a C ration box
9th Infantry Division Sergeant
what he is wearing It is a VBA body armor. More than 20,000 pieces of this product were made in total. It was finalized in 1968 and took only a short time.
Seal team member
Headband and special camouflage top, plus tiger spot camouflage pants. This way of wearing is not strange at all. It was a popular dress at that time. His equipment is also the most streamlined, whichever just meets the needs. Magazine The bag is placed behind the waist for crawling. He carries a Soviet-made AK-47 on his back and a Navy Mk 22 Mod 0 silenced pistol in his hand.
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