1969-1971 Vietnam War Marine Impression (Late War)

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
  • This is an older video, so there are a few inaccuracies. Namely, I have way to much stuff on my webbing. Apart from that and a few other things, this impression should be pretty accurate.

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  • @p99guy
    @p99guy 10 місяців тому +6

    The weird tube on the shoulder was part of the M1956 Flack jacket…. A fabric sleeve covering a length of rope, it is a rifle sling retainer.
    ( so it doesn’t slide off your shoulder so easily)
    Empty Claymore bags were also used for M16 magazines.
    Be careful with the bug juice( insect repellent) its NOT good for you… the stuff will desolve some plastics! You don’t want it on your skin in 2023, use Modern formulas out in the woods.
    The M1956 canvas buttpack is highly useful, even when combined with the universal carry strap … even useful in the civilian world. The later Nylon M1961 is slightly simpler in features, but just as useful as a general purpose
    Carrier.

  • @VietnamWarSummarized
    @VietnamWarSummarized 9 місяців тому +4

    Very nice collection and impression my friend.

  • @alanrice39
    @alanrice39 11 місяців тому +2

    Very good setup! This era vintage gear is getting harder to come by, so glad I got some of this years ago, I’m constantly on the lookout

  • @JohnsonAttackThatBoomcannon
    @JohnsonAttackThatBoomcannon 11 місяців тому +2

    This is a pretty sweet setup I don't really know much about the gear used in Vietnam but this is a pretty good history lesson, I'm really into your content it's really good.

    • @SteelPot1970
      @SteelPot1970  11 місяців тому

      Thanks man, glad you enjoy it!

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards8172 2 місяці тому

    Nice set up don't forget your piece necklace 😊

  • @knifelore1647
    @knifelore1647 11 місяців тому +4

    I am not a minute into your video an can tell its going to be an excellent one! I was born in 63, so bye 70 I remember watching an supporting our men over there. PROUD to say I in 1983 became an 11B in the US Army an served with some of my hero's! God bless!

    • @SteelPot1970
      @SteelPot1970  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! Thank you for your service

  • @p99guy
    @p99guy 10 місяців тому +2

    The Combined Action Program Marines often wore Tiger Stripe, including cover.
    ERDL were really something at the time, but they faded crazy fast if you washed them any at all.

  • @miketoyo496
    @miketoyo496 9 місяців тому +1

    Would do literally anything to get this. Sell my soul.

  • @dw7094
    @dw7094 3 місяці тому

    These kids are making the Army Surplus Companies rich!

  • @thatmilitarydude6832
    @thatmilitarydude6832 Рік тому

    Great impression!

  • @_e_6456
    @_e_6456 9 місяців тому +1

    iirc 30 rounders were private purchase from colt, not all that common. Loving this kit though, wish I could get a flak but theyre £200 up in the uk.

  • @hardtrooth1776
    @hardtrooth1776 10 місяців тому +1

    It's an m7 bayonet in an m8a1 scabbard which is normal for the Vietnam Nam era.

  • @24SRT
    @24SRT 11 місяців тому

    this is so fire dude

  • @MD_Films
    @MD_Films 2 місяці тому

    My idea for the gear under flak system was probably just so one could take off the flak for whatever reason and still retain gear
    You can fight without a flak but you still need gear

  • @katana258
    @katana258 10 місяців тому +1

    no one wore underwear in 1966 as cleaning rags were needed and sweat was bad like you say .. tee shirts just rotted away ..

  • @user-fs7rd7lg6h
    @user-fs7rd7lg6h 9 місяців тому +2

    i just bought a m41 pack i have absolutely no idea how to attach it to the belt and suspender could you please make a guide on how to set it up

  • @flynntaggart1820
    @flynntaggart1820 10 місяців тому +2

    Marines at this time also wore a ARVN rucksack.

  • @green4days89
    @green4days89 Рік тому

    Nice first vid 👍

  • @EverythingbrothersYT
    @EverythingbrothersYT Рік тому

    Dope 🔥🔥

  • @indy197905
    @indy197905 10 місяців тому +1

    If you wanna know about military rations steve1989mreinfo does videos about them, he even eats some of the food.

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards8172 2 місяці тому

    You need a red star NVA belt.

  • @steveshun8693
    @steveshun8693 9 місяців тому

    How are you! May I ask where you get the flak jacket? Thanks

  • @warriorvet7955
    @warriorvet7955 6 місяців тому

    Very nice set up. Do you dump the repro kit when you can find the original kit?

    • @SteelPot1970
      @SteelPot1970  6 місяців тому +1

      It depends on the item, with gear yes, but I feel kinda bad using original uniforms for reenacting as they are more fragile.

    • @warriorvet7955
      @warriorvet7955 6 місяців тому

      @@SteelPot1970 I used to have one of the biggest nam collections in the uk 🇬🇧 but have sold a lot off over the years. I just do infantry kit and usmc now and the dress uniforms as they are under appreciated in my opinion. Good chatting to you.

  • @tomhenry897
    @tomhenry897 10 місяців тому

    Can’t hear you over the music

  • @justlittleoldme49
    @justlittleoldme49 10 місяців тому

    That tube was a law(long range, and a tank weapon)