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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: |
- | {{stararmy:uniforms:field: | + | ===== History ===== |
- | // | + | The Type 38 Poncho was first issued in [[timeline:ye_38]], although some previous models of ponchos (such as the nearly identical [[corp:wickedarms_industries|]] TA-18) were already in use at that point. |
===== Design ===== | ===== Design ===== | ||
- | The poncho is a large rectangular garment constructed of completely waterproof synthetic polymer fabric. In the center it has a hood with a drawstring to pull it closed. The sides of the poncho have snaps to keep it closed and the corners of the poncho have metal grommets for trying the poncho to things. This design is essentially the same as the [[yamatai:WickedArms Industries]] TA-18, which was first issued to Star Army soldiers in [[calendar:YE 21]]. The design goes back to long before the [[:Yamatai Star Empire]]. In fact, the only real change is that the Type 38 ponchos are printed in with the [[stararmy: | + | The poncho is a large rectangular garment constructed of completely waterproof synthetic polymer fabric. It is extremely resistant to punctures and tears and is strong enough to be used as a hammock or gurney. In the center it has a hood with a drawstring to pull it closed. The hood has ear pockets designed for [[species: |
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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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+ | stararmy_logistics.saoy_supclass : Class L - EQUIPMENT PERSONAL ESSENTIAL & UNIFORMS | ||
+ | stararmy_logistics.saoy_usage : Active Use - Replaceable | ||
+ | stararmy_logistics.saoy_adopted_year : YE 38 | ||
+ | stararmy_logistics.saoy_reviewed_last : | ||
+ | stararmy_logistics.saoy_item_retired_year : | ||
+ | stararmy_logistics.saoy_itemcount : | ||
+ | products.product_cat : clothing, uniforms | ||
+ | products.product_name : Star Army Poncho, Type 38 | ||
+ | products.product_nomenclature : | ||
+ | products.product_designer : | ||
+ | products.product_manufacturer : Ketsurui Zaibatsu | ||
+ | products.product_brand : Star Army | ||
+ | products.product_releaseyear : YE 38 | ||
+ | products.product_discontinued_year : | ||
+ | products.product_usedby : Star Army of Yamatai | ||
+ | products.product_parent : Star Army Field Uniform, Type 37 | ||
+ | products.product_image : stararmy: | ||
+ | products.product_price_ks : 50 | ||
+ | products.product_drv3_max : | ||
+ | products.product_production : Mass Production | ||
+ | products.product_description : Field rain poncho | ||
+ | products.product_length : | ||
+ | products.product_width : | ||
+ | products.product_height : | ||
+ | products.product_mass : | ||
+ | products.product_color : Olive Drab, RIKUPAT Brown, RIKUPAT Dark Green, RIKUPAT Dark Olive, RIKUPAT Dark Olive Green, RIKUPAT Green, RIKUPAT Olive, RIKUPAT Sand | ||
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