American soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, can be seen using the buddy system as they approach Vietnamese huts during combat operations in Vietnam. Their objective is to search the huts for any Viet Cong who may be hiding inside. This photograph was taken on November 20, 1965, by ICpl. Hallas.

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