TIL that the "Liner, wet weather, poncho" or Poncho liner, was first used by U.S. personnel during the early stages of the Vietnam War. One theory for it's nickname "Woobie" was in reference to a child's security blanket from the movie Mr. Mom.

https://taskandpurpose.com/why-the-woobie-is-the-greatest-military-invention-ever-fielded/
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