US Army ALICE System Manual | Original 1973 Issue | Natick Laboratories | Troop Support Command
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Description
This is an original early issue manual for the All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (ALICE)system. Published in November 1973, right at the transition from Vietnam-era canvas to the nylon ALICE gear that would serve for decades. Prepared by the famous U.S. Army Natick Laboratories under the Troop Support Command, this booklet provides the foundational instructions for assembling the LC-1 suspenders, belt, and backpack frame. An essential reference piece for any serious collector of US Cold War field gear.
Technical Specs:
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Title: ALL-PURPOSE LIGHTWEIGHT INDIVIDUAL CARRYING EQUIPMENT (ALICE)
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Origin: US Army Natick Laboratories
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Date: November 1973
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Type: Instructional Booklet
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Condition: Vintage Original