CONFLICTS OF THE 80S
By: Zoliman



Sniper, 1st Bde 7th Inf. Div.
This sniper carries the Remington model 700 bolt action rifle. Snipers were employed to provide US roadbloacks with protective fire.








The no longer standard issue M1956 canvass or M1961 nylon combat buttpack is carried by many light fighters.




SAW Gunner, 2Bde, 7th Inf. Div.
This Gunner wears the heavy weight bdus, leather combat boots, his headgears, called ragtops, or cabbage patch hats. He is equipped with an M249E1, 200 rd belt carried in the large pouch. All light infantry units carry the large Alice ruck.










Tactical Air Control Party Det 5,
602d &AC Air Control wing, 7th Inf. Div.
These members coordinated close air support for their batt. This Air Force Sgt. as the M-16A2 with a 45 cal pistol. He has an old style M1956 mag. pouch.



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