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Boots that are Authorized with the ACU
- by Edward Eddins - Uploaded on 24 Nov 08
"SMA Guidance - With new guidance
from the sergeant major of the Army, I would like to answer
some of the questions regarding boot wear and clarify any
misunderstanding regarding which boots are authorized." |
Combat Arms Earplugs (CAE)
by Anonymous Author - Uploaded on 05 Nov 05
"Hearing loss is one of the most pervasive
occupational health problems in America today. Millions of
workers are exposed on their jobs to noise levels that are
potentially hazardous to their hearing. Fortunately,
noise-induced hearing loss can be prevented, through the
consistent use of hearing protection devices." |
What can I wear with the ACU?
- by Military Regulation -
Uploaded on 11 Jul 04
"The ACU replaces both the temperate and enhanced hot
weather BDU in the clothing bag and the desert camouflage
uniform (DCU) as an organizational clothing and individual
equipment (OCIE) item." |
Army Combat Uniform - by
Military Press Release - Uploaded on 14 Jun 04
"The Army announced the
selection of the New Army Combat Uniform on June 14, 2004,
during the Army Birthday Celebration. The ACU: Consists of a
jacket, trousers, patrol cap, moisture wicking t-shirt and
improved hot weather and temperate weather desert boots, in
a new Universal Camouflage pattern." |
US Army Special Operations
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by Anonymous Author - Uploaded on 01 Jul 03
"75TH Ranger Regiment - The
75th Ranger Regiment plans and conducts special military
operations in support of US policy and objectives. Its
specially organized, equipped, and trained soldiers provide
the National Command Authority (NCA) the capability to
rapidly deploy a credible military force to any region of
the world." |
How Military Camo Works
- by Edward Eddins -
Uploaded on 11 Feb 03
"In war, the function of camouflage is very simple: It
is used to hide yourself and your equipment from the enemy.
People have been using camouflage in some form or another
from the beginning of human civilization. In fact, the basic
idea of camouflage predates humans entirely." |
Sniper Camouflage
Techniques-
by Military FM - Uploaded on 12 Jan 03
"The primary mission of the sniper team is to eliminate
selected enemy targets with long-range precision fire. How
well the sniper accomplishes his mission depends on
knowledge, understanding and application of various field
techniques that allow him to move, hide, observe, and detect
targets." |
Observation - How to find the Enemy
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by Military FM - Uploaded on 12 Jan 03
"During all types of
operations, you will be looking for the enemy. However,
there will be times when you will be posted in an
observation post (OP) to watch for enemy activity. An OP is
a position from which you watch an assigned sector of
observation and report all activity seen or heard in your
sector." |
Battle Dress Uniforms - BDUs
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by Anonymous Author - Uploaded on 12 Jan 03
"What are BDUs? - BDU is a
well known acronym among the military standing for Battle
Dress Uniforms. These uniforms are issued as utility, field,
training, or combat uniforms and function as all-purpose
uniforms. BDUs may only be worn by all US forces while on
official duty. BDUs are also authorized to be worn off post
unless restricted by commanders." |
What is a Military Boonie Hat
- by Edward Eddins - Uploaded on 04
Jan 03
"Origin of the Modern Boonie
Hat - The modern Boonie Hat was originally introduced in
Australia in the 1940's. Boonies were designed to help keep
the Australian rancher shaded during long summer days. The
hat was developed with a large brim with hand made holes
usually cut directly into the hat." |
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