509thPIB Posted April 20, 2019 https://www.google.com/amp/s/johnwynnehopkins.wordpress.com/2015/04/08/early-rhodesian-bush-war-uniforms-1965-1969/amp/ Early Rhodesian Bush War Uniforms 1965 1969 johnwynnehopkins The new Rhodesian disruptive pattern was issued initially in two shades, which the greener shade finally taking over. Does anyone own a khaki and brown bush jacket like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kammo-man Posted May 7 Who has this print ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kia kaha Posted June 2 this is the first pattern of camouflage smock issued to the Rhodesian Police(British South Africa Police) and The Combat Tracker Unit. a lightweight cotton jacket with 2 pockets at waist. Slightly longer than the later issue jacket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kia kaha Posted June 2 early type of trousers, denim material, cut down into shorts overlayed on a later cotton shirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kia kaha Posted June 2 this earlier pattern of trousers has just 1 map pocket on the right side, 1 rear pocket and no reinforcement to seat area. there are internal slash pockets on each side and a pocket for the field dressing at the front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RRA227 Posted June 2 Great pieces. Rich A. in Pa. 1969 Shelby GT-500 King of the Road Knowledge is power,guard it well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kammo-man Posted June 2 Nice thanks for posting I have never seen a lower pocket garment before !Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kia kaha Posted June 3 You might see a photo of these around the net. There is a photo of John Lovat warring one in the author bio picture in Contact (1) It may have been made for Allen Savory’s Tracker Combat Unit, a group of territorial soldiers trained in tracking down terroirists after incidents or sightings. The TCU was a top rate unit operated silently 4 men per det 1 tracking, 2 flank guards and 1 controller. Everyone had to wear shorts and food and survival gear carried in 2 bandoliers, ( hence no top pockets). 7.62 FNFAL and a couple of ammo pouches on a belt a water was carried but it could only be full or dead empty. The photo at the start of this tread is of a tracking team controller as he’s got a radio. These teams could be out for weeks on a follow up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kia kaha Posted 1 hour ago Photo of the 2 pocket jacket in use 1968 - 70. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
