The Vietnam War-Episode 1: Jungle Fatigues

[@joeavent5554]

3/88, my first MP unit, 978th MPC on Ft. Bliss deployed to Honduras for 4 months before I arrived. They were issued jungle fatigues and wore ripstop woodland /BDU soft cap instead of an OD soft cap. I saw photos. This was a 1987 deployment.

[@jameswhoneedstoknow5148]

You should do a video about the ERDL uniform if you got any in your collection

[@MikeB128]

Yeah, I have one of my friend's ERDL uniforms. Pretty worn, but I can do that.

[@jameswhoneedstoknow5148]

@@MikeB128 that would be awesome

[@seandahl8441]

And do development and history of erdl. Mitchell/vineleaf, and frogskin/duckhunter camouflage. It could go with both your Vietnam series and your camouflage pattern series. I know it would take a while to compile all the information but those videos would be awesome, I haven't seen to many good videos Covering them

[@iamsteverogersakacapamerica041]

Why are there 8 extra buttons on an m-65 jacket

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

I was issued the OG-107's in Air Force basic in 1979, but switched to the permanent press fatigues with the zippered fly by the time I got to my permanent station (January, 1980) with subdued name and rank tapes.

[@kilo393]

Makes me wonder how this uniform would've done in Iraq and Afghanistan.

[@BUBBA808]

Not good since these uniforms are OD green. Iraq and Afghanistan are mostly desert etc. coyote brown and tan would be better

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Fantastic video. This sounds like the way my brother and I talk when we get together. We are both big US military clothing and equipment collectors. And we both subscribe to your great Channel.

[@History_Coffee]

I've been trying to find a set of original jungle fatigues for my collection, good video as always.

[@tberkoff]

Can we talk about Mike filming these recent videos in his mid-century modern bachelor pad in chic downtown Eau Claire?

[@MikeB128]

Minneapolis* and it's temporary.

[@tberkoff]

@@MikeB128 whoa, the big city!! My second guess was Turtle Lake.

[@MikeB128]

@@tberkoff I'm not native or trashy enough to live there.

[@xent5441]

Hey man! Nice info here! Wanted to ask if you could do an episode on bookie hats used in Vietnam

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

Boonie hat or tropical cover.

[@petermonck5448]

Keep them coming. Thanks.

[@jaraman9]

Can you please talk about Vietnam fatige, shoulder sleeve insignia, name and branch tape, rank and awards/skill badge plcement? I havent been ablse to find a website that talks about all of these or has graphics. other that that great video!!!!! thumbs up

[@MikeB128]

Yeah I can do that tomorrow or Tuesday.

[@curtishyatt5430]

Good video 👍 was wondering if you are going to do field equipment to

[@MikeB128]

Probably eventually when it warms up and I can dig out my M56 gear.

[@jrr6404116]

Just FYI for any new reenactors here, if you want to just get one set of jungle fatigues I'd recommend 2nd pattern poplin. It would allow you to look correct for almost the whole war. I don't think you'd see a lot of 3rd pat ripstop until pretty late in the war.

[@MikeB128]

Uh, 3rd Patterns were issued from 1967 onward.....There weren't a lot of 2nd patterns produced in comparison..... Please learn more about what you're talking about before posting your "educated" opinion as a fact to people...

[@jrr6404116]

@@MikeB128 3rd pattern was introduced in 1967 but you'd still see a lot of 2nd patterns issued even into 68. Poplin was in use throughout the entire war. In my opinion if you're going to get ONE set of fatigues you might as well get 2nd pattern in which it's still plausible you'd have them.

[@Inbush-cx6tt]

This was a good ass vid,what were the uses of epiletes organionally for?

[@MikeB128]

Decoration and to hold load bearing suspenders in place so they didn't fall off the shoulder.

[@elforeigner3260]

Best uniform USA ever had (besides the tiger stripe). Jungle fatigues kick ass!

[@LeoG-r2k]

My chest is 45 inches, do you think a 37-41 chest fatigue size will fit me ?

[@johnsmert3361]

Where do I get the best Vietnam gear these days? What company? What surplus? Trying to get an entire loadout

[@MikeB128]

Good luck.

[@muaddib.atreides]

Soldier of Fortune.

[@jogen906]

no idea if you're still looking but from what i've seen rothco makes a pretty decent set of fatigues and jungle boots, while for the gear i'd go with hessenantique as they sell a pretty good looking repro webbing set

[@MrBRCincy]

Just got a set of these.

[@clancywoodard310]

Which pattern of uniform would they have been wearing in like 1971?

[@MikeB128]

If you watch the video, probably 3rd pattern, but any pattern that they had.

[@balaclavacotidiano4727]

Third pattern jungle fatigues either in OD green or ERDL

[@brickproduction1815]

You could tell me the use of the m65 jacket? I don't know why they use that and like how it is in Vietnam

[@DeltaEchoGolf]

The Central Highlands.

[@SteCap416]

Man... you have some long eyelashes Also, interesting video! Randomly found your channel and have been enjoying listening to the content. Keep it up!

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

Probably taking prescribed eye drops. I have the same problem, too. Sucks.

[@jamesharbourt4787]

Whose patch is on your right shoulder?

[@MikeB128]

Google it and find out...

[@jamesharbourt4787]

Yeah, I came across one of the orher vietnam war videos and you said what it is, thanks

[@clancywoodard310]

I got my hands on a complete set of a 1st pattern uniform that has the Seabees insignia embroidered on the front pocket but I'm not sure would the Seabees typically fight?

[@MikeB128]

They did sometimes. They're basically Naval Land Combat Engineers.

[@300whiteout9]

Good video 👍🏼

[@sethdavenport5150]

My grandfather was a river rat during the vietnam war

[@Alienkiwi730]

I've got a reproduction of the first pattern.

[@MikeB128]

Everyone does. Sturm had them made, and they're really not that great.

[@NoirChat138]

what about Tiger Stripes ?

[@MikeB128]

Not standard issue at all.

[@NoirChat138]

@@MikeB128 true, I know, I was wondering if you can talk about that in a video

[@stansinclair5521]

Tiger stripe was a Republic of Vietnam pattern

[@muaddib.atreides]

@@stansinclair5521 US Special Forces, SEALS, and some other units in the US Military used them.

[@wes11bravo]

@@muaddib.atreides - they absolutely did but I'm pretty sure they were never in any US military supply chain. Certain US units authorized their use, no doubt, but I'm pretty sure they were either privately purchased or given out by the parent ARVN unit to our advisors.

[@warholhille1518]

So basically the military forgot to make a combat uniform for the army and marines

[@MikeB128]

Sort of.

[@davidpowelson4817]

You should have stood up and given a full view.

[@MikeB128]

Lol. I have in many other videos..... Think before you comment...

[@davidpowelson4817]

@@MikeB128 Lol you are being too sensitive. I like your video's generally keep up the good work.

[@TheNationalSecurityAgency]

Nice, 100k

[@Rokaize]

I wonder if people are on a Vietnam kick lately because of that excellent Ken Burns Vietnam War documentary on Netflix.

[@MikeB128]

I really doubt that. I watched it when it first aired on PBS and was rather disappointed at how one-sided and political it so obviously was. He also didn't mention really anything about the Hmong people who were fighting the same enemy.

[@mikes1063]

What were the epaulets functionally for?

[@MikeB128]

Holding gear so it doesn't slide off your shoulders.

[@RayLahey]

Ricky what are you talking about it's hotter than a rattlesnakes taint, , Ricky on the sleeve and grade 10 on the other

[@MikeB128]

You know what a shit barometer is, bubbs?

[@RayLahey]

@Mike B I can't find episode 14 for some reason on you Vietnam Playlist