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====== Star Army Poncho, Type 38 ====== | ====== Star Army Poncho, Type 38 ====== | ||
- | The Type 38 Poncho is a [[wp> | + | The Type 38 Poncho is a [[wp> |
- | The poncho can also be used as a roof of a makeshift shelter. | + | {{stararmy: |
===== Design ===== | ===== Design ===== | ||
- | The poncho is a large spectacular | + | The poncho is a large rectangular |
- | Ponchos are printed in [[stararmy:Uniforms:RIKUPAT]] pattern. | + | {{stararmy:uniforms:field: |
The poncho comes with an extremely comfortable optional liner (affectionately called a " | The poncho comes with an extremely comfortable optional liner (affectionately called a " | ||
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+ | ===== Usage ===== | ||
+ | The poncho is designed to be worn over field uniforms such as the the [[stararmy: | ||
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+ | It is not typical for the hood to be actually used outside of survival situations; this is one of those military culture things like not using the ear covers on winter hats and not using certain pockets. It is felt that soldiers look more professional with the hood down and/or that it interferes with the ability to hear. Additionally, | ||
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