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  2. United States Army uniforms in World War II - Wikipedia

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    The M-1943 uniform came into service in the later half of World War II. The uniform was designed as a layered system, meant to be worn over the wool shirt and trousers, and in conjunction with a wool sweater and liners in colder weather. The most recognizable part of the uniform is the standardized M-1943 field jacket.

  3. Project Nike - Wikipedia

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    Project Nike (Greek: Νίκη, "Victory") was a U.S. Army project, proposed in May 1945 by Bell Laboratories, to develop a line-of-sight anti-aircraft missile system. The project delivered the United States' first operational anti-aircraft missile system, the Nike Ajax, in 1953. A great number of the technologies and rocket systems used for ...

  4. Army Service Uniform - Wikipedia

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    The Army Service Uniform ( ASU) is a military uniform for wear by United States Army personnel in garrison posts and at most public functions where the Army Combat Uniform is inappropriate. As of 2021, the Army has two service uniforms for use by its personnel. The Army Green Service Uniform, announced in 2018 and authorized in 2020, is used ...

  5. Uniforms of the United States Armed Forces - Wikipedia

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    Combat uniforms overview. Army/Air Force/Space Force – ACU. Known as the OCP uniform in the Air Force and Space Force. Marine Corps – MCCUU. (woodland and desert variants) Navy – NWU. Currently, two patterns are in use: AOR-1, which is primarily tan, and AOR-2 (shown above), which is primarily green. Coast Guard – ODU.

  6. MOPP (protective gear) - Wikipedia

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    MOPP (an acronym for " Mission Oriented Protective Posture "; pronounced "mop") is protective gear used by U.S. military personnel in a toxic environment, e.g., during a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear ( CBRN) strike: Protective mask – Commonly referred to as a gas mask or pro mask. It is designed to filter harmful chemical and ...

  7. Combat boot - Wikipedia

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    Combat boot. Combat or tactical boots are military boots designed to be worn by soldiers during combat or combat training, as opposed to during parades and other ceremonial duties. Modern combat boots are designed to provide a combination of grip, ankle stability, and foot protection suitable for a rugged environment.

  8. Combat uniform - Wikipedia

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    Fashion portal. v. t. e. A combat uniform, also called field uniform, battledress or military fatigues, is a casual type of uniform used by military, police, fire and other public uniformed services for everyday fieldwork and combat duty purposes, as opposed to dress uniforms worn in functions and parades.

  9. Army Combat Boot - Wikipedia

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    Vol. 66, no. 10. Army Chief of Public Affairs. p. 41. ISSN 0093-8440. The Army Combat Boot is a tan-colored, temperate weather combat boot with a moisture-resistant, rough-side-out cattlehide leather and nylon duck upper. It contains a waterproof breathable membrane, and integrated safety features such as limited fire, conductive heat, and ...