History of Military Kit & Weapons: Generations of change & Improvements 1952-1993 | with Rick Lamb
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- This is Part-2 of this video; the first part covers the gear from 1952-1993.
CSM(Ret) Rick Lamb has been collecting military uniforms and equipment his whole life. As a historian, he appreciates that history not only repeats its self; but you can see patterns of innovation. As he puts it: We always take a "Face Shot" at the start of a new conflict, because we are fighting with gear from our last war. Peacetime militaries often go back to being "spit-n-polish", with pretty soldiers better trained & equipped for parades than combat. After the initial "face shot," we see great innovation; necessity truly is the mother of invention.
In this video, CSM Lamb will take us through each generation of military kit, weapons, and uniforms; starting with the Viet Nam era. Each table will discuss not just the changes but, more importantly, WHY the changes were made. Some are good, some are not. However, it is awesome to see the thought processes behind these decisions. There truly are great innovations when combat requires them. My favorite example of this: In a single generation, we went from Bi-planes to Jet Planes, in WWII.
What about the weapons? Yep, I love these ole rifles as much as you do. So, Rick and I are going to get together, with a couple hundred pounds of live ammo; and we are going to film many more videos with these guns, including the older WWII versions. Stay tuned.
I hope you enjoy the video, and a special thanks to CSM Rick Lamb for sharing his collection and vast knowledge for us here, free, on the internet. Strength & Honor, TR.
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Gets shot in the head, "Gave me a personality" What a legend.
Merry Christmas! To all who are alone right now: there are many out there who care about you, we all just haven’t met yet. Stay strong.
Amen
A Great Video!!
Brings Back Not-So-Golden memories...
Beautifully said, brother ✌️♥️
Santa don’t go to Karl’s house. Tired of diffusing Claymores in the chimney.
Good stuff. Remember using jungle boots in Desert Storm too. Got issued desert boots and a set of desert camo BDUs after everything was over, a week or so before we left country.
Now you’re getting into my era, post Vietnam though. I joined the Army NG in 1979 and went in active duty with the 82nd Airborne in 1983, just in time for Grenada. When I joined the NG we had pickle suits and were just getting our first BDUs when I went on active duty. The early BDUs were heavy and had a huge collar, basically, whoever designed the uniform was definitely garrison oriented. After Grenada we were allowed to wear the older Vietnam era OG-107s and lightweight camis which both beat the hell out of the BDUs at the time. As for General Bowra, he was the 5th Special Forces commander during Desert Storm while I was in 5th Group. Coming back I finally got to see the new desert BDUs and desert boots, but when I was injured in November 1992 most of the Team guys still didn’t have any of the new desert uniforms, but the cooks, clerks and admin guys were all set.
LOVED this video, it brought back a lot of memories. Thanks Karl.
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This is one of the best most informative videos I have ever seen on a military topic on CZcams. Please thank CSM Lamb for his knowledge, bravery in battle, and excellence.
- Signed, a Former US Army infantryman
That pack sent me into a flash back mode. To a jump that I experienced the “joy” of a large Australian army E-tool flying past my head.
57:47 Mr Lamb is so humble, it literally makes me cry to see this hero beeing so humble. It felt like, it was the first time he realised, his boots are actually in the SOCOM Museum. He is a true role model for me, in beeing humble. Thank you.
I'm already looking forward to the 1993 to 2021 edition (if there's one in the works). I'd be very curious to know what Command Sergeant Major Lamb thinks about the current equipment and how it could be improved even further. Merry Christmas
@Travers Kilroy Cooper Alvirez Yea, I kinda expect the UCP portion to get a little spicy.
I'd be curious as to the changes as I lost being up to date right around the turn of the millenia
i'd like to see a world war i version
The most fascinating thing is how in peace time we forget why things were done so quickly.
The one constant in history is that man forgets all of histories lessons.
Truth. And it brings to mind the wise assessment of a historical cycle regarding times of war and peace... Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times.
Fascinating information; thanks gentlemen. I still love the ALICE pack (modified of course) 🇺🇸
I still use Alice, and IIFS.
You guys need to collaborate on something with that history of yours
You should do an alice pack setup video if you havent already
I have my medium ALICE, from the early 90s and still use it. Probably the best pack ever made. Lasts forever.
@@springbloom5940 it's good gear, I even got the extra storage pouch that goes on the side, and the woodland pack cover. Alice, and the IIFS systems are perfect for my neck of the woods.
Finally got situated to watch this after the holiday traveling. I must say for me this is the best internet viewing I have seen since I started watching CZcams a little over a year ago. This is life...This is what it's made of for those of you who are simply existing. People who get out there and do...and enjoy doing it. Don't be afraid of death...be afraid of a living a life not worth living.
Respect all true vets, I work w vets younger than me and my dad is a Vietnam vet. If they want to vent listen and (respect)their stories, if not don't pester (respect their decisions)to stay silent. War is not a video game, it is real lives
Thanks for the comment respect all vets old and young
Fantastic video, thank you both for your service. I also went in 80, 11B, A Co(ABN)3/5, 82nd. Urgent Fury, Desert Storm. The kit started to change from Vietnam era to modern around 1982. The father of one of the Blackhawk down soldiers wouldn’t shake hands with Slick Willie, that’s when he and his boot lick Shinsecki ordered the great beret giveaway.
This was a great little Christmas gift! It's definitely OUTSTANDING having Sergeant Major Lamb describing the gear our warfighters go into battle with such detail! This is an amazing series! Hopefully they're will be a part three, part one and two are some of the best videos you've made!! Thank Mr. Lamb for joining you making this incredible series on the history of the gear our warfighters go into battle with! God bless you, the TR crew, and God bless America!! Merry Christmas!!!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸
Just commenting to help with the CZcams algorithm. Merry Christmas gents!
Captivating! Honor those who have served our Country. May God bless our Republic.
Love watching Karl's body language: nursing the weapon, stressing over black boots......10K glint buckles. You served: respect.
Truly wish I could give more than 1 thumbs up on this one.
Thank you for your service! Loved the video's. My father was in the military. When I was younger he was Stationed at Fort George Mead. Worked on the quiet side.. I worked there also as a private contractor. Always enjoyed the stories
Wow! You guys! My heart swells with pride that I am an American veteran and served in the same Army of which you men were a part! I was a leg infantryman in Viet Nam and got out in 1979. I have some regret that I didn't serve a full 20 or 30 years, but oh, well. I am grateful you Sergeants-major made this series on US military uniforms and shared your history and background. I knew some excellent NCO's while I was in service, but unfortunately I knew some really piss-poor ones, also, and the bad ones made up a big part of why I left. Thank you men for your service to our country. I wish I knew more men like you!
Thanks Brother, and thank you for your service. I too had a LOT of bad NCOs in my career. However, the great ones motivated me to do the right thing... Accomplish the Mission, and Care of the Troops... that's all that really matters. Strength & Honor, TR
Those of us in the USMC NEVER, EVER worn that garbage on our utility uniform. We always wore black miniature chevrons on our collars. We never had name patches on our utility blouses. The left breast pocket had a black stenciled eagle, globe, and anchor with USMC under the emblem. We did however spit-shine (in garrison) our black lightweight boots that were designed for rapid movement on foot versus previous boot designs. Our load-carrying equipment "deuce gear or 782 gear" came from the Army. We also never painted giant white stars on our mechanized equipment such as Jeeps, 6Xs, Gamagoats etcetera.
Gama-Goats! -oh the Memories in Germany!
I always thought the Marine Corps utility uniforms were the best looking.
Santa came today!🎄🤗 m14 and the m2 carbine was my pops favorites. Carried a m2 with two 30 round mags taped together by his front seat of his jeep and a M14 in the back, " when I needed to reach out n touch someone!" He would say. Still have his jungle boots, web gear and woobie! Thanks guys, brought back great memories of my dad.
I was a muddy boots soldier '69-'98 ......butt pack to large Alice ruck.......Ops Group at JRTC was weighing the rotational unit rucks in '93....individual soldier load was criminally heavy.....we fought WWll and Korea with A bags and First Shirts who could anticipate and make it happen for troopers. I am adamantly opposed to the trend to hang more stuff on a foot soldier. I doubt if that has slowed down. I remember Gen Ward LeHardy (I was his brigade S3 1983) telling me that somewhere around 30 days in serious combat ANYTHING that was not value added was GONE. Enjoyed your presentation. I sure miss being in the presence of heroes.
I’d love to see this series continue very very interesting history.
Started in 1976 with USMC. Ended in Army in 2003. Talk about a trip down memory lane !!
Thank you for your service. TR
Been waiting on part 2! Merry Christmas Tactical Rifleman family! This is an amazing series!
Keep Up The Fire 🔥
Mr. Lamb seems like a genuine great gentlemen.
Thank you for your service gentlemen
Thank you guys. This is a real treat to watch the two of you chop it up, and go over all of the kit.
I love listening to this stuff, because I laugh at my dad still wanting this old stuff today, but I understand he protected his life with it so he trusts it with his life! Those were some rough times though modifying everything you needed.
Was saving this for a quiet day. And it is awesome.
Bless you both for your service.
Merry Christmas and God bless you Karl and Chad and the rest of the tr team
Enjoyed every minute of this. Thank you both. God bless America!
We were issued desert boots...about a week before we got on the plane to go back home from Saudi Arabia
Looking at all of that gear brought back so many memories. My father joined the Army as a Chaplain in 79, pickle suit and all, he still says he favorite uniform was the tan short sleeve one. I enlisted in 92 and the first thing I bought at AIT was a pair of black jungle boots, still have them. Great video and thank you both.
First off, thanks to the both off you for your service. CSM Lamb, I've read BHD three times and seen the movie 4 times. It's nice to see a live person
associated with the event. God bless the both of you.
Thank You CSM Rick Lamb for your service! GOD Bless
CSGM LAMB is a True American Warrior 🇺🇸
"history repeats itself"....& Here we are, 2021/22 all set to re-affirm this for EVERYONE !
Too true
I joined the NG in 2009, got out in 2014, rejoined in 2019 at age 34 for three years and I'm out in less than a month. I always found it so amazing how there's such a disconnect between some of the most awesome memories I have and the bullshit that everyone goes through while serving. It sucks while you're dealing with the bureaucracy of the military but there's nothing like the people you meet there. It truly is an experience that you can't put a price tag on. Thanks for making this great piece, and thank you, CSM Lamb. What an awesome video. Almost makes me want to re enlist.... Almost lol. My old ass is done.. fixing elevators it is for me now.
Excellent, informative, sincere. Bravo Rick.
Love this series. Seeing the innovation, lessons learned and relearned regarding gear and uniforms as well as the history is fascinating. Thank you both for the time and effort put into this video.
A truly awesome individual, CSM Lamb coined me back in 2001(I still have it) when we were both assigned to units in Germany. His guys were impressive, to say the least. It was a complete joy to play with some of their toys.
My uncle served on the river patrol boats in Vietnam, and he carried his own Browning Hi-Power that he bought at a J.C. Penney in Florida. Those were the ways in those Days!...
I worked with a guy who carried a .357 as his side-arm in 'Nam (may not have been in Nam, may have been Cambodia) on recon patrols. He said he loved it, but it got blown up (bent) when he left it on a creek bank while he and the other guys were washing up in the creek.
Thank you both for your service, May GOD Bless you and yours... AMEN...
Thank you kindly
It was enjoyable to watch the history of the equipment over the years. The most amazing story of all was CSM Lamb's and thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
Karl, I really enjoy this series of videos from Rick Lamb. The clothing videos are my favorite of all the TR videos.
Proud to have served in Aco 2nd Plt during the same time frame you were in First Batt CSM Lamb RLTW !!!
Excellent retrospective. One of the shortest hour long videos on YT. Always good to get a grunt's perspective on the way Big Army manages to screw the pooch between conflicts [ REMFs ].
Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year to all who wear or wore the uniform.
What else to be said other then.....thank you fine gentlemen, soldiers, patriots and
WOWW, with the stories and information. What a great video!
The 65' uniform is what my dad wore as an E-6. I used to try it on as a kid. Very interesting stuff!
I enlisted in 1980 and we didn't have BDU's until '82, we wore 'Jolly greens" till then. Our first BDU's were cotton before they changed out to Nylon. Our web gear was called 'Load Bearing Eqt" before it was call "Load Carrying Eqt." 2nd PLT A-6-1 Sand Hill Fort Benning BCT ...retired in 2002 then came outta retirement in 2011 to join the Army Reserves wounded in combat and medically retired in '18. Total of 28.1/2 yrs of service...
Thank you for your service. Strength and Honor, TR
@@TacticalRifleman As well for your service sir!
I could listen to CSM Lamb talk all day, man that guy is a stud
WOW... thank you for serving...thank you for sharing... :)
I love seeing things like this about military experience and the history. Fricking awesome, without a doubt one of the most interesting. I had to watch this at a time that I couldn't be interrupted. Just!!👍
Didn't show the dreaded black DMS leg boots from the 80s. My feet are still messed-up because of those!
They were better than their predessors
This is super interesting to watch, I wish I could see and Australian version of this, in terms of the gear.... but CSM(Ret) Rick Lamb's story about his story in Mogadishu is even more interesting, what an amazing man...
Also whoever did that surgery must have been an amazing surgeon because you look amazing still to this day you sexy man
Love this series. A wealth of information for the young or a walk down memory lane for the not-so-young. Thanks so much for doing it.
Yes! Been waiting since Thanksgiving for this one. Thanks so much for the Christmas present, TR!
Given me flashbacks especially the dummy cords. One of guys on my team was with RT Arizona and got me to use canteen pouches on my LBE. I also hung a few on my ruck. Talk about spinning while on STABO one guy on the Gabriel Detachment let go while they were e&eing both of them spun like tops. Great material Gentlemen.
Thank you. Outstanding!
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Made ya look.
That never gets old!🌝
Without a doubt the greatest video I have watched on CZcams. Made my holiday gentlemen! Thank you both so very much.
Thanks for putting this together. CSM Lamb's attention to detail brings great credit to himself, the Ranger Regiment, and the United States Army (sorry, I had to go there guys). This brings back so many memories for me ('98-'07, OEF/OIF) Karl you hit the 10 ring with your ombrage, he literally is a national treasure, and a walking legend.
In high school class of89 straight into the Army infantry (was an army brat my whole life), I soaked in any information concerning Vietnam era special forces. I read every book out there
I remember being issued white t-shirts when I joined in 1979 still. We had green ones, but only for use in the field.
Loved the M16a1!! Light, fast, and easy to maintain in the field. I carried a M14 for sniping and a M16 for GP with 1911 on the hip as last resort. ( when we didn't carry AKs or SKSs).
Loved the history, brings back some memories. Still have a few pieces of kit, most I never kept through the various moves over the years.
Awesome show. Loved seeing the gear and the insight you guys provided. The stories about your experiences are priceless.
With all those mags in the canteen pouches on that rig would have been between 530 rounds. Absolutely astonishing being stealthy with that much ammo.
Awesome Show guys. I'm 3rd generation MARINE. My Grandfather, my 3 uncle's and my Dad. From WW1 to WW2 to Korea and Vietnam. Me Philippines Nigueragua South America and panama.
Thank you for your service. TR
Wow, what an amazing history lesson, and what an absolute bad azzz. Thanks for the video. Thank you gentlemen for you service from an old man who wanted to but could not.
Great episode. Amazing history and insight into the Army and gear. Thanks CSMG Lamb!
Fantastic video!!! Love to see the history!! Thanks and Merry Christmas!!!!
You both are National treasures
My dad carried some of this kit in desert storm so I did I when play ed army in the woods lol
Thank you Gentlemen for your service.
Awesome video!
I remember when I entered the army in 1987 most of my senior nco's were nam vets...they taught me to get jungle boots resoled then remove the inner toe caps and use neatsfoot oil on the boots to soften them...by then they were soft and comfortable you didn't have to wear socks.
Cmd. Sgt. Major Lamb's collection is so freaking impressive. Really cool stuff.
Conventional units when I first joined in 90 many of us mirrored the special forces In or tactics and gear. In 1992 with 2nd Armored Div (Forward) in Garlstedt germany . Our squad won the Usuer Small Infantry Squad competition in germany. We beat every other squad in our battalion to go onto the USSUER small Squad Infantry Competition to end up winning. Many units had including rangers we went up against us dodged in several small squad patrolling objectives. really proud of our little platoon squad for doing that , we trained hard everyday then competing on our north Germany base of two infantry company's in the battalion sized kasern to going to the finals in Bad Tolez. after we returned from Desert Storm/Shield late 1992. I still remember the training in the snow to this day.
Awesome!!!
That was really fun to watch. Thank you!
This video is such a wonderful Christmas gift! Thank you ☺
Happy holidays!
THANKS GUYS !!!!!!!
Outstanding !!
Awesome video, really interesting! Thank you for the video and your service gentleman!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Joined in 1993. I served under the last of the Vietnam guys. My favorite uniforms are the Vietnam OD green. I used to wear the jungle Od green boots for 2 years till I was told they were not authorized. I worked with the Rangers who were in Somalia. I would see Phipps and Floyd every week. I had chocolate chip BDUs. I wish I could find my desert green cross cross jacket. Nice video.
This was a great Christmas treat! Merry Christmas to you all!
I was so excited to see the next episode having seen the MACV-SOG podcast thank you guys
You're not in the Army for 20 years. You're in the Army for 1 year 20 times. It's always changing, and you will see the same changes come back around if you are around long enough.
Respect from a former C 3/75 Ranger.
RLTW! < 3 >
DOL!
Merry Christmas and thank you for sharing some great history.
Just amazing; you guys are the real deal and shared some amazing history
Merry Christmas guys!
Wow... Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks for listening
Now, you're talking about my era. My father told me about the gear he used in the Pacific during WWII, and later in Korea and Vietnam. I came in in 1976 and used that gear through the 1980's when we first started issuing the newer BDU's.
Thanks for watching
This needs to be required watching for kids in school
Agreed
Awesome video! thank you!
Thoroughly enjoyable! You guys gotta get together and just talk old stories or just smack. I could watch that all day. Thanks for this presentation!
Our pleasure!
Gentlemen, thank you for your service and the awesome video 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Lots of cool stuff. Glad to see a love for history.