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Dragon Co. Repro MACV-SOG LRRP Tiger Stripes Shirt - XL
This reproduction variant is modeled after a specialized tiger stripe camouflage combat shirt designed for improved functionality in the field. Unlike standard-issue jungle fatigues, this version incorporates a lowered waist pocket configuration specifically adapted to work with a combat webbing setup.
Key Design Features
1. Tiger Stripe Camouflage Pattern
The tiger stripe pattern, most famously associated with U.S. and South Vietnamese special operations units during the Vietnam War, was developed for dense jungle environments. Its irregular, high-contrast striping helps break up the wearer’s outline in tropical foliage.
2. Modified Lower Waist Pocket Placement
Traditional fatigue shirts often featured chest or high-waist pockets that could become obstructed when wearing load-bearing equipment. In this reproduction variant:
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The waist pockets are positioned lower than standard.
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This allows access beneath a combat webbing belt or harness.
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The design ensures essential items (maps, notebooks, rations, or small tools) remain reachable without removing gear.
3. Compatibility with Combat Webbing
Combat webbing systems—such as those used by U.S. forces in Southeast Asia—sit across the upper waist and torso to distribute ammunition, canteens, and equipment. A standard pocket layout would be blocked by:
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Pistol belts
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Suspenders
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Ammunition pouches
By shifting pocket placement downward, the shirt maintains operational efficiency while fully geared.
4. Practical Field Application
This configuration was particularly valuable for:
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Long-duration patrols
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Reconnaissance missions
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Jungle warfare operations
It reflects the practical, field-driven adaptations often seen among elite or special units, where uniform modifications were common to meet mission-specific needs.
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