M-65 Field Jacket
The M-65 Jacket is a popular field jacket designed for the US military. The jacket fastens with a zipper and snaps and waist and bottom drawstring. This jacket features quality and a strong surface material which is suitable for the autumn, winter and spring.
- 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton
- Tough, lightweight and comfortable
- Ideal for all outdoor pursuits
- Zipped-in concealed hood
- 4 Snap-Up Pockets
This M65 military jacket is made of a water-resistant poly cotton twill and has a concealable hood and heavy-duty brass zipper to give you added protection against wind and rain.
History of the M-65
The M-65 field coat was first issued to the U.S. Armed Services in 1965 as a replacement for the M-51 field coat. The M-65 represented the culmination of field coat design, drawing on the technological developments of the M-43 and M-51 field coats used in WWII and Korea. The M-65 incorporated the bi-swing back and oversize design originally developed for the M-41 to provide more room for soldiers to carry everything from personal items to extra ammunition.