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A soldier in Washington on August 3, 1959, models a uniform and equipment for the army of the future. Mask, gloves and other parts of the uniform are designed to give protection against nuclear explosions. The helmet contains a radio receiver. Hooked to the helmet are infra-red binoculars for protection against enemy infra-red detecting devices, an image meta-scope, hang from chain around the neck. On his back the soldier has an explosive fox-hole digger. The rifle is an M-14, which fires a 7.62 millimeter bullet. (Photo by John Rous/AP Photo)
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