- M-1965 field jacket
The M-1965 Field Jacket, also known as the M65, is a popular field
jacket designed for theUS military . [http://www.olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_clothing_m65_jacket.php M-1965 FIELD JACKET ] ] It was introduced into US military service in 1965 to replace theM-1951 field jacket , an evolution of a Second World War design, theM-1943 field jacket . The M-65 field jacket was widely used by United States troops during theVietnam War in which the jacket became useful for troops serving in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam, as well as keeping a soldier warm from the cool weather conditions that came after monsoonal rains. [http://books.google.com/books?id=neRKFn-HXAQC&pg=PA22&lpg=PA22&dq=%22m+1965%22+jacket&source=web&ots=fmAQMy5k02&sig=YKD7qNqhozIG3oJHNCIgy883T70]Originally introduced in
olive drab , it is now produced in a variety of patterns including Woodland camouflage, "chocolate-chip" desert camouflage,Tigerstripe ,black ,navy blue ,Universal Camouflage Pattern , and the AustralianDisruptive Pattern Camouflage . The frontmost portion of the jacket has two large hip pockets and two medium-sized breast pockets. [ [http://www.vietnamgear.com/kit.aspx?kit=100 M1965 Field Coat ] ] The rearmost neck portion and collar of the jacket features a zipper which houses a protective hood.The jacket can be combined with a button-in insulated lining for cold weather wear.
It is worn by:
*Robert De Niro asTravis Bickle in the movie "Taxi Driver ".
**Trent Reznor inTaxi Driver -influenced music video "I'm Afraid of Americans " (byDavid Bowie )
**Ludacris is seen wearing a M-65 field jacket inTaxi Driver -influenced music video "Slap "
*Adam Baldwin asRicky Linderman in the movie "My Bodyguard ".
*Scott Patterson asLuke Danes in the series "Gilmore Girls ".
*Jensen Ackles asDean Winchester in the series "Supernatural ".
*Paddy Considine as Richard in the movie "Dead Man's Shoes ".
*Sylvester Stallone asJohn Rambo in the movie "First Blood " and asRocky Balboa in " Rock Balboa"
*Arnold Schwarzenegger asThe Terminator in the movie "The Terminator ".
*Götz George asHorst Schimanski in the German tv series "Tatort ".
*Osama Bin Laden is often seen wearing an M-65.
*Ahmad Shah Massod is known to have worn an M-65 field jacket during theSoviet war in Afghanistan in the 1980s.
*Al Pacino asSerpico in the movie "Serpico ".
*Linda Cardellini asLindsay Weir in the series "Freaks and Geeks ".
*Michael A. Goorjian asHeroin Bob in the Film "SLC Punk! "
*Jason Lee asEarl Hickey in the seriesMy Name is Earl
*Nike Sportswear releases the M-65 as a fashion garment.ee also
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Extended Cold Weather Clothing System References
External links
* http://www.rddusa.com/U-S-G-I-M-65-Field-Jacket-Camo-Used-Military-Jackets-Army-Jacket-Combat-Jackets-Military-Clothing-Us-Gi-Jacket-Vintage-Urban-Wear-Out-Wear-Flight-Jacket-Camouflage-Clothing-Military-Surplus-Army-Navy-Surplus-G-I-Military-Clothing.html
* http://www.m65.us
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