New Genuine Issue M-65 Field Jacket, NyCo, GI, Made in USA, 3 Color Desert, Size X-Small X-Short

US Military Issue GI M-65 Field Jacket

• NyCo Shell (50% Cotton / 50% Nylon twill)
• Size: Small, Short
• Easy to use liner buttons
• Concealed, hideaway hood
• Velcro straps for adjustable sleeves
• Bi-swing back for comfortable arm movement
• Zip front, with snap-closed storm flap
• Drawstrings at waist, hem, and hood
• Genuine US Military Issue
• Proudly made in the USA

In the late 1960s, the army introduced a new field jacket, the M65. This jacket was to replace the existing M-51 and M43 field jackets, from the Korean War era, and World War II, respectively. The M65 field jacket was used throughout the Vietnam War, and much after. It was only recently phased out, with the introduction of the ECWCS layering system.

The M-65 had a number of improvements over the existing field jackets. Among these improvements were the built-n stow-away hood which zips into the collar, extra pockets, and shoulder epaulets. The closure buttons were also replaced with a brass zipper, to allow soldiers to open and close their jackets more quickly and easily. The detachable liner was included to allow dealing with fluctuating temperatures easily.