The video is a discussion about the history and development of tiger stripe camouflage, a pattern that was popular among U.S. military personnel during the Vietnam War. The speakers, Bruce and Brent, explain that the pattern was not an officially issued U.S. military uniform, but rather a uniform worn by the South Vietnamese and many U.S. advisors and special forces units. The pattern was developed from the French lizard pattern and was adopted by the Vietnamese Marine Corps.
The speakers go on to discuss the different variations of the pattern, including the silver pattern, the John Wayne pattern, and the gold pattern. They explain that each pattern has distinct features and characteristics, and that the color of the pattern can fade over time, changing its appearance.
They also discuss the different materials used to make the uniforms, noting that they were often made in other countries and then sent to Vietnam to be worn by local tailors. They mention that the uniforms were typically sized in either U.S. or Asian sizes.
The speakers conclude by emphasizing the importance of research and understanding the history and development of the tiger stripe camouflage pattern. They encourage viewers to continue their research and share their experiences and stories about obtaining these uniforms.
1. The text discusses the history and development of tiger stripe camouflage, a pattern that was not an officially issued United States military uniform but was worn by South Vietnamese forces and many U.S. advisors and special forces.
2. The tiger stripe camouflage was developed from the French lizard pattern and was adopted by the Vietnamese Marine Corps.
3. The uniforms were not made or issued to the U.S. military personnel but were acquired from local tailors or other countries like Japan and Vietnam.
4. The tiger stripe camouflage was popular among helicopter crews and pilots, and sometimes used by auxiliary units.
5. The tiger stripe uniforms were made from two basic materials: a very lightweight material that was thin and durable, and a heavier weight material that was more durable and felt like the heavier BDU material from the 80s.
6. The uniforms had two breast pockets with two buttons each, and no below the waist pockets. The buttons could be black or green, typically green.
7. The uniforms had button cuffs with a nice gusset on the end of the sleeve, and they had a hanger for hanging.
8. The uniforms came in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and they may have different types of vent holes, foliage loops, or liners.
9. The tiger stripe camouflage pattern was named the "John Wayne" pattern in Johnson's book, but it was typically referred to as the "classic pattern".
10. The "John Wayne" pattern had wide black stripes and the distance between the horizontal black stripes was wider and more bold.
11. The "Vietnam" pattern was a gold and mustard yellow color pattern that was short-lived and was used from about 69 to 72.
12. The "Vietnam" pattern was a super popular pattern that was reproduced ever since Vietnam was over, up until today.
13. The "Vietnam" pattern was typically in a BDU cut or a more modern cut, and it was made of a rip stop material.
14. The "Vietnam" pattern was a dark color with very narrow black stripes, indicating that it was a post-war or a copy of a very late war type uniform.
15. The video creators are interested in doing more videos over Vietnam era gear and equipment.