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That term was seldom used in Vietnam; the term "hootches" was universally used. US built hootches were made of wood boards, with tin roofs and had chest high sand bags around their bases. Most were constructed on wooden stilts (about 2' high), and had wooden steps, wooden doors (or no doors, using strips of plastic as a curtain), and wood floors. They mainly had no separating partitions inside them, they were open bays. So, the transient hootches with-out the partitions were the closest to being a "barracks."
Men began installing chest high plywood partitions for privacy, if they stayed in them for very long. And, if they could get the lumber to install them. Line troops seldom stayed in hootches...unless they were: on stand down; preparing to leave; just getting there; injured; sick; on special detail; R & R; etc.
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Yes, barracks were used during the Vietnam War. Barracks were commonly used as living quarters for military personnel stationed in Vietnam, providing them with shelter and a place to sleep. These barracks varied in size and quality, ranging from simple wooden structures to more permanent concrete buildings.
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Nuclear weapons were not used during the Vietnam war
Who lived in Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
Q who was the victor of the Vietnam war? A I have no idea who won the Vietnam war!!!!
Which countries used conscription in the Vietnam war?
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What Most of the war illustrations in the media during the Vietnam war were mainly drawn to?
they were used to spark protest against America's involvement in the Vietnam War
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To differentiate those who served during the Viet nam war but were not in the war theater
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Officially not used.
What was the pesticide called that was used during the Vietnam war?
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Who manufactured purple heart medals during Vietnam war?
No one had to manufacture the medals during the Vietnam War. There was a very large number produced for World War II and they are still being used.
What was a hard hat during the Vietnam War?
Some "construction workers (hard hats)" made the news during the war, supporting the fighting men in Vietnam; some muscle was used during this support.
What was the name of the deadly chemical used during the Vietnam War?
Agent Orange
