The M-1951 winter hood is worn attached to the coat for protection against the wind and snow as a component of the cold-wet uniform.

Instruction

1. Unbutton shoulder loops of Jacket, button hood onto shoulder buttons and rebutton shoulder loops.
2. Turn up collar and button up throat tab of Jacket on collar buttons.
3. Fasten right flaps of hood to middle exposed button.
4. Button left flap of hood over right flap of hood to same button.
5. Button top button of hood, adjust the drawstring and tie.
6. The hood should be worn under the steel helmet

Specifications

• MIL-H-11377

Nomenclature

• HOOD, WINTER, COTTON, OLIVE GREEN, M-1951
• HOOD, JACKET, FIELD, M-1951

Logistics

• Small (32-34-36): 73-H-66822-60
• Medium (38-40-42): 73-H-66822-55
• Large (44-46-48): 73-H-66822-50

Improvement

• M-65 field coat has a built-in hood

Reference

• FM 31-70. 1959. page 17.