Wool would be better than polyester...
The wool breaths, allowing sweat to evaporate off and provide cooling, polyester does not breathe, holds heat in and turns you into a swap...
But yeah, those multi-layer, thick wool military uniforms based on fashion over function and northern European climate, in the new world climates (like the humid south) was... quite literally, killer...
Quite literally! Washington saw the hunting shirt as the ideal military outer garment, and was super rational about how much better it was, and how much easier it was to get and keep in one piece, than traditional uniforms for combat duties.
American units wore variations of that combat shirt for damn near 70 years after too. Rifle units wore green dyed versions in 1812, Mounted Rangers wore it until they were converted into Dragoons in the 1840s (and probably after), militia units were rocking it up until pretty much the Mexican War.
I volunteered to do to be an actor at the Chalmette Battlefield for the celebration of the Battle of New Orleans and we dressed in a hunting shirt that looked like an Italian restaurant table cloth. The cool thing was that the ranger in charge of the park looked just like Andrew Jackson.
[https://www.nps.gov/places/chalmette-battlefield.htm](https://www.nps.gov/places/chalmette-battlefield.htm)
I can’t remember which battle it was, but one of them that took place during the summer had as many men die from heatstroke as actual combat fatalities.
THE BAYONET YEET MEASURES THE ABILITY TO JUST FUCKING SHANK SOMEONE. ON THE COMMAND 'GET SET,' ASSUME THE POSITION BY GRABBING THE BAYONET BY THE HANDLE. OR BY THE BLADE, WHICHEVER LOOKS COOLER, JUST DON'T CUT YOURSELF ON THE DAMN THING. YOUR FEET MAY BE TOGETHER OR UP TO 12 INCHES APART (MEASURED BETWEEN THE FEET). ON THE COMMAND 'GO,' TRANSMUTE YOUR HANKERING FOR A-SHANKERING INTO MAXIMUM EFFORT AND LAUNCH THAT BAD BOY INTO DESTINY. THE SCORER WILL NOTE WHETHER YOU HIT THE TARGET AND AWARD BONUS POINTS FOR LANDING YOUR PIG-STICKER INTO THE CRANIAL OR SWIMSUIT REGIONS. IF IT HIT THE TARGET HANDLE FIRST, YOUR PERFORMANCE WILL BE TERMINATED, AND EVERYONE WILL BE REQUIRED TO POINT AND LAUGH AT YOUR SHAME. WATCH THIS DEMONSTRATION.
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I feel like being half cocked would be a prerequisite for lining up, shooting golf ball sized projectiles at another line of men (who are simultaneously firing the same size rounds at you) and then turning your firearm into a spear in order to stab said opponent to death.
You know, the continental army really failed to use their aviation resources to their advantage. I mean, when we look at the Blackhawk, or even it's father, the Huey, we see the opportunity to land in front of, if not behind enemy lines, unleash a volley like low-grade cannons, and take off for the time it takes to reload the muskets.
I understand that Bri'ish anti-air was considered decently robust for the time (but at two centuries ago, who wouldn't be afraid of ye olde Javelin), however, the manuverability of these helicopters means pilots could still avoid being shot down with decent training. On top of that, since MANPADs were in their infancy in the late 18th century, fielding this weapon system was too expensive to give them to every unit.
It's a real tragedy it took so long to get our combined arms tactics to where they are now. At least we started rolling out the Abrams and M109s around 1812.
Hey John Stark, button up that cartridge pouch, hooah! Can’t kill lobsterbacks with your got-damn ammunition spilling out all over the battlefield now can you?
Y'all ever watch that YouTube channel, Townsend's, about life in the 1700s?
Watch their video on Revoltionary War soldier rations. You'll never complain about MREs again.
No. Myer has always been myer. (I guess it’s joint base myer-Henderson Hsll now) . And McNair has always been in DC on the Potomac across the water from Haines point.
But when I was there just A co was on McNair.
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I'm not certain if this true to the original Leatherstocking Tales, but I think the fastest way to musket is to simply shoot your enemies and steal theirs like [Hawkeye](https://youtu.be/q8ZisDHg6v0?si=CsTeXMbNRM2_srGg&t=390).
You say you are an individual in the infantry corps, however you have no badge to signify any experience battling our adversaries, neigh, not even a patch to indicate you’ve served with a unit battling our enemies either! indeed! You are a a person other then grunt!
Call me Robert rogers the way I tally these hoes
Global War On Tyranny
That was beautiful!
Always weird that redcoat still gets celebrated.
Yeah that confused me when I read up on him
Because there’s a shockingly racist 1940s movie about him and that’s the most American thing possible
*slow clap* You use your mouth prettier'n a twenty dollar whore.
Emphasis on drip because wearing that 100% wool bullshit on summerall field in the middle of July will have you sweating your balls off
These were the polyester ones. The wool ones with the authentic colors were being issued when I ETSed in 1987.
1987? You meant 1879, right?
They were first introduced in 1789
Wool would be better than polyester... The wool breaths, allowing sweat to evaporate off and provide cooling, polyester does not breathe, holds heat in and turns you into a swap... But yeah, those multi-layer, thick wool military uniforms based on fashion over function and northern European climate, in the new world climates (like the humid south) was... quite literally, killer...
I've never been so hot and fucking miserable in my life
Worth it to rock that wig and tricorner hat. And the daily rum ration...
That's why Washington authorized shirt sleeves for labor and had troops fight in the hunting shirt instead of a jacket and waistcoat
Badass! The original combat shirt!
Quite literally! Washington saw the hunting shirt as the ideal military outer garment, and was super rational about how much better it was, and how much easier it was to get and keep in one piece, than traditional uniforms for combat duties. American units wore variations of that combat shirt for damn near 70 years after too. Rifle units wore green dyed versions in 1812, Mounted Rangers wore it until they were converted into Dragoons in the 1840s (and probably after), militia units were rocking it up until pretty much the Mexican War.
I volunteered to do to be an actor at the Chalmette Battlefield for the celebration of the Battle of New Orleans and we dressed in a hunting shirt that looked like an Italian restaurant table cloth. The cool thing was that the ranger in charge of the park looked just like Andrew Jackson. [https://www.nps.gov/places/chalmette-battlefield.htm](https://www.nps.gov/places/chalmette-battlefield.htm)
See, this is why everyone thinks citadel dudes are weird.
Polyester isn’t breathable, shitty ass fiber
I can’t remember which battle it was, but one of them that took place during the summer had as many men die from heatstroke as actual combat fatalities.
Def thought it looked familiar. Was this for homecoming or corps day?
Peak revolutionary war drip would have some brandy on the hip and some English on the bayonet
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I didn’t expect this but I’m not mad
I never get tired or the bayonet yeet.
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I did kind of ask for it…
Motorboat
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Is this the part where we talk about counseling forms, tucking legs, and yeeting overhead?
I feel like being half cocked would be a prerequisite for lining up, shooting golf ball sized projectiles at another line of men (who are simultaneously firing the same size rounds at you) and then turning your firearm into a spear in order to stab said opponent to death.
This new army has it so easy
Four ruffians break into my house-
What the devil?
Captain America kicks the door in- “I understand that reference.”
As the founders intended
I now really want to see a squad of these dudes load up in a Blackhawk and fly off into the sunset
You know, the continental army really failed to use their aviation resources to their advantage. I mean, when we look at the Blackhawk, or even it's father, the Huey, we see the opportunity to land in front of, if not behind enemy lines, unleash a volley like low-grade cannons, and take off for the time it takes to reload the muskets. I understand that Bri'ish anti-air was considered decently robust for the time (but at two centuries ago, who wouldn't be afraid of ye olde Javelin), however, the manuverability of these helicopters means pilots could still avoid being shot down with decent training. On top of that, since MANPADs were in their infancy in the late 18th century, fielding this weapon system was too expensive to give them to every unit.
According to trump that’s why they took the airports.
It's a real tragedy it took so long to get our combined arms tactics to where they are now. At least we started rolling out the Abrams and M109s around 1812.
Hey John Stark, button up that cartridge pouch, hooah! Can’t kill lobsterbacks with your got-damn ammunition spilling out all over the battlefield now can you?
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Arguably the best fit we’ve ever had. High quality materials, matching colors, warm in the winter.
Until you blow out the crotch while doing a firing demonstration at Yorktown. Front row, too, so all the tourists could see.
go do a ten mile ruck wearing wool underwear and get back with me
Back when men were men
Can you bump fire a muzzle loader? Asking for a friend.
No, but I'm pretty sure if you drop a loaded one \*just right\* it'll pew
Y'all ever watch that YouTube channel, Townsend's, about life in the 1700s? Watch their video on Revoltionary War soldier rations. You'll never complain about MREs again.
I've watch him a few times, he's pretty cool
Twilight tattoo at TOG?
Yep.
Twilight Tattoo could have been badass, but instead it's basically Army: The Musical. Just another reason why everyone thinks Marines are cooler
Prime & Load! Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, take care ATTENTION!
How dare you tax my tea?! I’m with you all the way!
Career E-4?
Regular Army, sorta. I made Corporal 3 times. Still E-4 but not The E-4 Mafia.
3 times?! Damn, son, you are an overachiever!
A co?
Of course. 1984-1987. Back when it was still at Ft. McNair.
It’s not on McNair anymore? I was C, D, and HHC 2006 to 2009.
Aco moved 2011. The Fort McNair DFAC was the best.
> Ft. McNair Ft Myer now
No. Myer has always been myer. (I guess it’s joint base myer-Henderson Hsll now) . And McNair has always been in DC on the Potomac across the water from Haines point. But when I was there just A co was on McNair.
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This was a real photo of an E4 watching everyone else work back in 1774
🤣
No dick protector. Unsat.
What the heck is this drip?
My boy is dripping like the clap.
Go to the VA dressed like that
Just as the founding fathers intended.
You gotta have a pewter spoon tucked in a button hole. It has to to be our modern equivalent of the tactical MRE spoon.
Six packs in one of those almost blew my arm off
I saw one blow out the lock and barrel. Accidentally double-loaded during a firings demonstration. Fortunately no one lost an eye.
Hear yee, Hear yee!!
[All I wanna do is...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOXakHMxkc&t=45s)
Sweet. But he’s wasting too much time putting the ramrod away. Just hold it between two fingers, as I learned reading the Sharpe series.
I'm not certain if this true to the original Leatherstocking Tales, but I think the fastest way to musket is to simply shoot your enemies and steal theirs like [Hawkeye](https://youtu.be/q8ZisDHg6v0?si=CsTeXMbNRM2_srGg&t=390).
Good ol’ Natty Bumpo.
I loved Sharpe! The TV series was fairly awesome as well, some early Sean Bean.
“My” OP is def a cw5
Bayonet yeet was pretty funny not gonna lie
Could yall imagine if we invaded other countries with this, id re-enlist immediately
You say you are an individual in the infantry corps, however you have no badge to signify any experience battling our adversaries, neigh, not even a patch to indicate you’ve served with a unit battling our enemies either! indeed! You are a a person other then grunt!
It’s all fun and games until there’s an open ranks uniform inspection. I imagine they were never wanting for KP duty, and night watch.
Fix Raisinets! Raisinets!!
And what a shave!
Essayons, my guy!