In the Vietnam War, did the Marine Corps and Army use flak jackets or other body armor, and was it consistent for both service branches? - Quora
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Many movies about the Vietnam War show an officer yelling at a soldier for wearing the flak jacket because it was useless. How was it in real life? Did you wear yours? -
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