I stole below from Vietnamgear.com so if you want to see a little more go check them out. Development of the Tropical Rucksack (a.k.a. Jungle Rucksack) began in 1965 when MACV requested a nylon version of the ARVN pack from Natick Labs for evaluation purposes. However, after initial testing the rucksack had to be significantly redesigned in order toContinue reading “The Tropical Rucksack”
Category Archives: Vietnam War
US Army Snipers, Vietnam
A very cool color picture of US Army Snipers. You can see the use of the XM21 with Starlight and with ART 3x-9x optic
SOG 1-0 John J. Kendenburg Spc5 US Army 5th Special Forces Group
MOH SOG 1-0 Kedenburg
The Firing Position of Carlos Hathcock’s 2,500 Yard Shot
The spot Hathcock took his famous 2.500 yard shot.
105MM Beehive Rounds
A few times My Dad told me about one of the nights their Firebase was almost over run. Dad was in charge of a 105Mm section and at one point during the night he dropped the tube on the 105 to fire directly into the attacking NVA using the Beehive round. The next morning asContinue reading “105MM Beehive Rounds”
Army Sniper, Vietnam
I found this picture of an Army sniper in Vietnam. It was labelled as 1st Cav but I’m not sure. Could also be 9th Infantry Division sniper for a couple of reasons. You can see his XM21 rifle with Redfield ART scope over his should and ERDL uniform.
Interview With Ken Holmes 5th Special Forces-MACV-SOG Command & Control North
Like many of the SOG vets in recent Q&As, I met Ken through the MACV-SOG private group they graciously allow me to be a part of. He served first as a Marine in Vietnam (1966-1967) Then again in Army Special Forces in SOG ( 1971-1972) 1.How did you find out about SOG and got recruited/joinedContinue reading “Interview With Ken Holmes 5th Special Forces-MACV-SOG Command & Control North”
25th Infantry Sniper
A very cool picture from 1969 of an Army sniper in the 25th ID. Youc an see him with the XM21 with night vision optic and suppressor. He mentions he had the Refield/Leathwood ART scope in the rucksack beside him. His spotter poses with his suppressed M16.
History: Bill Brophy
A follow up post on a man I have talked about in the past a bit. The most significant man at Aberdeen Proving Ground, in 1941, was General Julian Hatcher. Hatcher was one of the most prominent members of the nation’s shooting fraternity. He was also the Commanding General of the Ordnance Training Center. PerhapsContinue reading “History: Bill Brophy”
Rangers In 1971
A group of Rangers having a little in Vietnam in 1971. Drinking booze out of a dead communist’s skull. The good old days. Some silly, whimsical fellows.
Scattered Shots 