M-65 Field Coat Olive
PRODUCT DETAILS
The M-65 is the classic U.S. military field coat. Manufactured to military specifications, the Alpha M-65 represents the best in military fashion while retaining its military elements for functional use. The M-65 was designed to be oversized, allowing soldiers to carry ammunition and all their gear - Alpha's M-65 stays true to this oversize design.
Male Model Information:
BENEFITS:
- Water Resistant
- Wind Resistant
FEATURES:
- Wear alone or button in ALS/92 Liner for additional warmth (ALS/92 liner is sold separately).
- Concealed hood hidden in collar
- Drawstring at hood, waist and hem
- Signature wire field coat zipper
- Buttoned epaulettes on shoulder
- Four exterior body pockets
- One interior welt pocket
- One interior zipper pocket
- Bi-swing back
- Cuff tabs
- This garment is a unisex style. This jacket fits true to size for a men’s core fit. Women are recommended to choose 2 size’s down.
PRODUCT SPECS:
- FIT: Core
- LENGTH: Thigh
- RECOMMENDED WEATHER: Intermediate Weather
- HERITAGE BODY REFERENCE: Mens M-65 Cor Fit
FABRIC:
- SHELL: 50/50 Nylon/Cotton
- LINING: 65/35 Cotton/Polyester
MID-WEIGHT
Suitable for mild or colder winter
climates ranging 25F to 40F
The M-65 field jacket was first introduced in the late 1960s as an upgrade to the M-51 and M-43 field jackets that had been used in the Korean and Second World War by the Army. The improvements included the built-in hood that rolled and hid in the collar, two shoulder epaulets, extra pockets for carrying equipment, cargo, and accessories, and the brass zipper which replaced the button up style beforehand – allowing soldiers to quickly and effortlessly close and open their jackets for easy access. The M-65 field jacket also had Velcro on both cuffs in case the soldier wanted to roll up his sleeves. The detachable liner allowed soldiers to adjust the jacket based on the fluctuating temperatures. The field coat was used a lot in the Vietnam War and there the days were warm but the nights were much colder. Alpha was one of the first to produce the M-65 in 1966 and we went on to produce them for the government through 1990. Alpha made the first M-65 for the commercial market in the 1970s and by the 1990s they were available in a variety of colors. Today we still make the M-65 as well as modern variations of the vintage field coat from the war days.