The division was activated on 15 August 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. On 19 August 1942, its first commander, Major General William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that the 101st had "no history but had a rendezvous with destiny." Lisätietoja
In February 1967, a new camouflage uniform, based on the pattern devised in 1948 by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Laboratory, was issued to special units of the U.S. Army in Vietnam.
The U.S. Woodland Camouflage pattern is the most widely-recognised camouflage pattern in world. Lisätietoja
Brighness difference with the background is the initial detection cue to the human eye. Light green single
color BDU´s blend well in short, green grass. Lisätietoja
Although the chocolate chip camouflage became well-known during the Gulf War, it was originally designed in 1962. The Army, believing that it might become necessary to intervene in the Arab-Israeli conflicts, developed a test pattern using the deserts of southwestern United States as a model. Lisätietoja
Tiger Stripe camouflage pattern was developed for U.S. Special Forces during Vietnam era. It is for ultra-close range, 50 yards or less, fighting in heavily foliated jungle. Lisätietoja
During the Vietnam War, the 101st Airborne Division was redesignated first an airmobile division, then later as an air assault division. For historical reasons, it retains the "Airborne" tab identifier, yet does not conduct parachute operations at a division level. It is the only U.S. Army division with two aviation brigades.
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101st Airborne Eagle Patch5,00 €The division was activated on 15 August 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. On 19 August 1942, its first commander, Major General William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that the 101st had "no history but had a rendezvous with destiny." Lisätietoja
BDU Pants, Woodland Camo45,00 €In February 1967, a new camouflage uniform, based on the pattern devised in 1948 by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Laboratory, was issued to special units of the U.S. Army in Vietnam. The U.S. Woodland Camouflage pattern is the most widely-recognised camouflage pattern in world. Lisätietoja
BDU Pants, Sage45,00 €Brighness difference with the background is the initial detection cue to the human eye. Light green single color BDU´s blend well in short, green grass. Lisätietoja
BDU Pants, Desert Camo45,00 €Although the chocolate chip camouflage became well-known during the Gulf War, it was originally designed in 1962. The Army, believing that it might become necessary to intervene in the Arab-Israeli conflicts, developed a test pattern using the deserts of southwestern United States as a model. Lisätietoja
BDU Pants, City Camo45,00 €The US Military does not currrently have an official urban camouflage uniform Lisätietoja
BDU Pants, Vietnam Tiger Stripe45,00 €Tiger Stripe camouflage pattern was developed for U.S. Special Forces during Vietnam era. It is for ultra-close range, 50 yards or less, fighting in heavily foliated jungle. Lisätietoja
101st Airborne Parawing Patch5,00 €During the Vietnam War, the 101st Airborne Division was redesignated first an airmobile division, then later as an air assault division. For historical reasons, it retains the "Airborne" tab identifier, yet does not conduct parachute operations at a division level. It is the only U.S. Army division with two aviation brigades. Lisätietoja
