The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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MK-40.jpgWhere are we?Leave that to the FO, of course. Typical LZ clearing by an Infantry company on a mission.
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MK-41.jpgDefensive PositionAfter three days or more.
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MK-42.jpgDigging inProviding cover and concealment with logs, sandbags, and foxholes.
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MK43.jpgHilltop FirebaseNote M2 Aiming Circle in the middle of the "star" position.
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MK-44.jpgCombat ReadyCombat ready with 3-days worth of "C-Rats". We can bring the engineering stakes along for a weiner roast.
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MK-45.jpgMortar SectionMortar Section for B-2-35
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MK-46.jpgRare Defensive PositionIt was rare to find yourself in a prepared defensive position in the boonies.
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MK-47.jpgCombat Assault - coming upCapt Chuck Rothlisberger "on the horn" prior to a CA. RTO Gary Horner was used to a radio-telephone cord being wrapped under his neck.
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MK-48.jpgRoad MarchClassic formation for a jungle road march.
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MK-49.jpgThe Real DealYou haven't been to Nam unless you've been on a Combat Assault. You play the hand you are dealt once that chopper drops you off.
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MK-50.jpgIncoming HueyProbably the most common sight in Vietnam.
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MK-51.jpgMontagnard LonghouseNote the efficient ladder; doesn't need a 2nd leg or steps in the middle. Not OSHA-approved, either.
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