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Military > Vietnam War 
elephant grass
Military; Vietnam War
Tall, razor-edged tropical plant indigenous to certain parts of Vietnam.
fragging
Military; Vietnam War
The assassination of an officer by his own troops, usually be a grenade.
starlight scope
Military; Vietnam War
An image intensifier using reflected light to identify targets at night.
steel pot
Military; Vietnam War
The standard U.S. Army helmet. The steel pot was the outer metal cover.
air cav
Military; Vietnam War
Air cavalry; helicopter-borne infantry; helicopter gunship assault teams.
berm
Military; Vietnam War
Perimeter line of a fortification; usually raised above surrounding area.
command and control helicopter (C&C)
Military; Vietnam War
Military helicopters used for reconnaissance operations or for carrying unit commanders.
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