{"product_id":"unissued-acu-era-m65-field-jacket","title":"Unissued ACU-era M65 Field Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the United States transitioned off the BDU cut of uniform, more advanced layering systems were introduced to accommodate body armor and the more refined design of the ACU uniform. The venerable M65 would be retired in 2009. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese M65s are a bizarre hybrid of the classic coat and ACU style modernization. Most pieces in inventory were produced in 2017. Constructed by a US military contractor, their exact origins are unknown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe M-65 Jacket \u0026amp; Its History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M-65 Field Jacket is an iconic piece of American military and casual wear. Adopted in 1965 to replace the M-51 field jacket, the M-65 served for decades. US troops in Vietnam found it useful due to its wind and rain resistance. Its many spacious pockets also made it an attractive option. When M81 Woodland was adopted, many M-65 jackets were produced in that camouflage pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn civilian life the M-65 field jacket become a popular culture icon, in large part due to its association with anti-war protests. Movies and popular media also played a huge role in popularizing the M-65 as civilian wear. Films such as \u003cem\u003eTaxi Driver\u003c\/em\u003e helped introduce American civilians to military surplus as fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Short \u0026amp; Sweet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~AGSU green \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost 2009 design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour front pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZip-up and button-up front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelcro-adjustable cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with button-in liner: LINER INCLUDED \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold-out cuffs for wind protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStowable hood in zip-up neck pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48116190019825,"sku":"48116190019825","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48116190052593,"sku":"48116190052593","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48116190085361,"sku":"48116190085361","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra Large","offer_id":48116190118129,"sku":"48116190118129","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7043\/8085\/files\/USGIM65ACUVersionFront.jpg?v=1774018137","url":"https:\/\/www.americanapipedream.com\/products\/unissued-acu-era-m65-field-jacket","provider":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}