[battlegearboat]

I've stood watch in that peacoat through a pouring rain.

Dry as toast on the inside.

I was issued Marine greens at Pendleton prior to my assignment to the Brownwater Navy in Vietnam. While in Vietnam, I was also issued Army style greens with all those pockets. Being Navy, we had the sleeves shortened while the Army guys had to roll their sleeves up.

We also wore the USMC starched green cover, minus the Globe and Anchor.

We wore no rank insignia on our greens. It made it more advantageous when dealing with Merchant Marine masters.

I paid a mamasan to wash and iron while papasan shined my boots.

Try and catch a nap while that is going on!

[BIGLOOK]

Up in I Corps, the uniform was all jungle fatigues; still have some though the pants don't fit anymore.

I've checked the local Army/Navy Surplus store for a peacoat. They're expensive and always the wrong size.

Sounds like Zumwalt cut you guys some slack. Our sleeves were rolled in hot weather but appreciated in the winter.