Lt. Mike Ash Command & Control Central (MACV-SOG) test fires the Sionics SSC. This is probably the only known photo of this rare gun being seen in the wild. It looks like a rechambered and barrelled M1 carbine action but it is not. Made by Plainfield Machine Co for Sionics, it is a 9mmx19 actionContinue reading “Sionics 9mm Silent Sniper Carbine Testing by SOG”
Category Archives: Vietnam War
Custom Tailored Tiger Blazer
The “party jacket” is something most Vietnam war collectors know about. You will see them made of Tiger stripe, ERDL poncho liners and all manner of camo from the war. The coolest is my opinion are always the ones made from Tiger stripe and are cut to me Tuxedo jackets or blazers. This fellow wasContinue reading “Custom Tailored Tiger Blazer”
RECONNAISSANCE TEAM LEADER SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
The Special Recognition Award is presented to SERGEANT Rob Graham, for sustained meritorious service as a Long Range Reconnaissance Team Leader from 26 May 1969 through 12 May 1970. Sergeant Graham’s determination, courage, and accomplishments during his tour with Command and Control South have been inspiring. An honor graduate of the Reconnaissance Team Leaders” School,Continue reading “RECONNAISSANCE TEAM LEADER SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD”
C-Ration From Vietnam
I have a few MCI (” C-rations”) from Vietnam war era and decided to crack open one to see how it held up. Turns out it was completely edible still. The crackers and the chocolate and rice cookies. As you can see, the crackers still look as good as the day they canned them. PrettyContinue reading “C-Ration From Vietnam”
The Tropical Rucksack
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”
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.
Scattered Shots 