My Dad's VN stuff (MACV SOG)

[Papa Nambu]

Originally Posted by Papa Nambu

I think he was either with RT Michigan or Oregon (or maybe both at different times).

I was able to confirm he was in RT Oregon. I was looking for another camouflage jacket to ask you guys about, and I found this old windbreaker which my Dad gave me when I was a kid, I used to wear it around occasionally.



Has this long inside pocket in the back, I have no idea what it is for.



Slightly off topic, but I've been building this copy of a XM177 like my father carried. Not 100% perfect, but about as close as I can get without going class-3. Still need to replace the charging handle and the bolt carrier.

[Beau Brummel.]

Holy Moly Nambu,

that old wind cheater Is actually his 1'st pattern 1/0 jacket, I am speechless! This just keeps getting better and better, If you find any more please keep us up to date.

Once again a truly staggering familly grouping and I thank you so much for sharing It with us.

Yours, Guy.

[Patrick Dempsey]

I was fortunate to be able to meet Mr.LeTourneau and he was exceptionally gracious in signing the pages in which he featured in the first volume of Mr.Hardy & Tuckers work.

That same day i also met Mr.Meyer & Mr.Peters who also signed a copy of 'Across the fence' & 'On the ground'.

Quite a surreal ( and for me, remarkable) day all in all.

Ted, you do have some amazing artifacts of US military history.

[Papa Nambu]

Originally Posted by Beau Brummel.

Holy Moly Nambu,

that old wind cheater Is actually his 1'st pattern 1/0 jacket, I am speechless! This just keeps getting better and better, If you find any more please keep us up to date.

Once again a truly staggering family grouping and I thank you so much for sharing It with us.

Yours, Guy.

What can you tell me about them? because I haven't heard of that before. Any idea what that long pocket is for? Although I'm interested in collecting and learning about Vietnam war items these days, my area of expertise is in Japanese militaria.

[Beau Brummel.]

Hi Nambu,

these jackets were only presented to 1/0's (team leaders) who had completed the 1/0 course. They were originally Intended to be worn In the bush but apparently the nylon fabric was too noisy. Instead they were relegated to compound use where they constituted something of a badge of office. The first patttern was a 'smock' cut like your fathers example and had a snap off hood. The large rear pocket is said to be a map pocket. There were two other patterns after this but neither was smock cut and they fastened all the way down the front. The hood option was also deleted on later models.

Yours is a stunning example complete with team decal, one fo the nicest I have seen. Hope that helps.

My Very Best Regards, Guy.

[C.O.Sargent]

Hi Nambu,
Its nice to see a son taking care of his fathers legacy,thanks very much for posting these pictures.

[Joe N]

I cannot beat any of the comments here, but I will say I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread and I commend you for sharing your Dad and keeping his accomplishments alive with us. You really inspire us.
Joe

[paul_bish@mac.c]

WOW a 1-0 jacket. That really is a rare item and I have never seen one with a decal or printed team name. Many thanks for posting

Originally Posted by Papa Nambu

I was able to confirm he was in RT Oregon. I was looking for another camouflage jacket to ask you guys about, and I found this old windbreaker which my Dad gave me when I was a kid, I used to wear it around occasionally.



Has this long inside pocket in the back, I have no idea what it is for.

[Matt]

Thanks for sharing Ted. You father is a true American HERO!!!

[Papa Nambu]

Here's the jacket I was looking for when I found the 1/0 jacket. What is this type of camouflage called? I wore it to a gun show once and people were asking to buy it off my back, so I assume it must be something not so common.


Tag


Pocket and old repair

[Papa Nambu]

Oh, and thank all of you for your comments, all of the great info you've given me, and the respect you have shown my father. You're all a good bunch of guys and I'm glad to join you here.

[Spikey]

It's a poplin ERDL jacket.

[Papa Nambu]

Thanks Spikey

[historyguy]

Originally Posted by Spikey

It's a poplin ERDL jacket.

Correct, but more important, it is not rip-stop. MOST ERDL jungle jackets are rip-stop, they have ribs in the fabric (circled) which prevent tearing, and are marked as such-- see label, below.

Non-rip-stop jungle jackets like your dad's are very difficult to find, so I'm not surprised people were following you around asking to buy it!

Ted, I have been following this thread since the beginning, and I am awestruck by it all. Some of those photographs are truely amazing. It's a rare treat to see a 1-0 jacket and a poplin ERDL jacket, and from the same veteran to boot! I'm glad to see you take such an interest in your father's items, and thank you so much for sharing them with the forum!

[Chris Boonzaier]

Not my collecting field at all, but a fantastic thread to follow!!

I guess you wont be wearing the black jacket to mow the lawn anymore if it is so rare! ;-)