RECONDO Recon Team Manual: Vietnam - 1970

Used blouse COAT, MAN'S COMBAT, TROPICAL. Rip-Stop material. Size Large Long. Contract DSA 68-C-1830.

Used modified USAF Coat, Man's, Cotton, RIP STOP OG Army Shade 107. The patches are all "in country". Size Large - Short.

Armor, Body, Fragmentation Protective, With 3/4 Collar. Size Medium. Contract DSA-100-68-C-2159. Perfect condition. Zipper and ballistic liner is undamaged.

Used Duckhunter camouflage jumpsuit. Size Large. On one side there is a small hole see photo.

Unused 2qt canteen (2 quart collapsible canteen). Year of manufacture 1968. Made by Hedwin.

Unused Body Armor, Ground Troops, Variable Type vest with plates. Size Medium Long. Contract DSA 100-69-C-0548. Perfect unused condition. There is a small tear in the cotton fabric on the inside back see photo.

The vest was tested by the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam from January to May 1967, and although it was too heavy for foot mobile operations, it was recommended for personnel involved in escorting convoys and motorized patrols.

Unused "buttpack" Field Pack, Canvas. Stock condition. Year of manufacture 1967.