The M-1938 Legging - An Introduction

Published: Fall 2008
Author: Mike "Squirrely" Ellis

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Other Hints and Tips-- Laces-- Whenever donning or removing your leggings, never yank hard, or suddenly, on the lace. This is one of the fastest ways to break your laces, and can mean a very uncomfortable day of rocks and briars. It is highly impractical to attempt to tie a broken lace.

ALWAYS carry at least one extra lace on you. Not only can this help if you snap a lace, but legging laces may be used for a variety of other things which will become apparent only when you need some string. Extra laces - as issued, lightly knotted.

Introduction-- Background-- Army vs. Navy Markings Wearing Them-- Correct Use Lacing Methods Putting Them On Preparing Step 1-2 Step 3-5 Step 6-9 Step 10 Step 11 Different Ways to Wear Leggings-- Traditional The High Roller The Cut Down No Leggings? Leggings For Dummies War Time Changes-- Reduced Eyelets The Change to O.D. #7 Leggings, Dismounted, O.D. Factory-made Cut Downs? Other Hints and Tips-- Laces Taking Out That Rock Conclusion--