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File_6-1.JPGA Soldier's GearSp4 Rick Ericksen lays it all out. You bring only what you can carry.
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File_6-2.JPGOutdoor facilitiesWorks for me. Note carefully: I learned to hold the mirror between my knees.
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File_6-3.JPGThe Palm GroveSitting around the campfire.
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File_6-4.JPGJungle Shelter{UNKs} at the Palm Grove location.
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File_6-5.JPGLanding on a clearingMuch better than most LZs.
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File_6-6.JPGJungle Subdivision?We stayed at the Palm Grove for a few days.
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File_7-1.JPGGetting organized
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File_7-2.JPGHumping HeavyMy rucksack came in around 60 pounds along with an extra battery and 10 quarts of water. Plus...I packed 21 mags just in case we ran into heavy sh**. I ran out once and never again. Always "humped heavy" after that. I was carrying close to 80 pounds altogether.
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File_7-3.JPGHumping the bushJust about everyone carried smoke grenades.
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File_7-4.JPGHumping the bushSingle file patrol with the 1/14th. {UNKs}
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File_7-5.JPGCalling HomeWhere are we, anyway? FO Lt Joe Hannigan takes a break with RTO Rick Ericksen on the horn.
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File_7-6.JPGFancy FirebaseThis one actually had a landing strip. I think the name was "Poly Kling. There were so many and it was so long ago.
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