I'm guessing it's just pointing out the differences between their gear.
I don't know any of the WWII gear (besides the M1 helmet), but modern: MICH 2000 or ACH helmet with Ops-Core suspension system, ComTac II (?) headset, Surefire HL1 helmet light, MS2000 IR strobe on top, and a binocular NVD (AN/PVS-15 or -31, probably) with battery/counterweight pack on the back; some make of ballistic eyewear; Crye AC combat shirt with Eagle RBAV plate carrier.
I'm guessing it's just pointing out the differences between their gear.
I don't know any of the WWII gear (besides the M1 helmet), but modern: MICH 2000 or ACH helmet with Ops-Core suspension system, ComTac II (?) headset, Surefire HL1 helmet light, MS2000 IR strobe on top, and a binocular NVD (AN/PVS-15 or -31, probably) with battery/counterweight pack on the back; some make of ballistic eyewear; Crye AC combat shirt with Eagle RBAV plate carrier.
Those binoculars are ANVIS-9 aircrew set-up (Battery pack at the back) attached to an ANVIS mount. AN/PVS-15 and the 31s are mounted exclusively on dovetail mounts.
and for the WW2 ranger:
Helmet: US M1 OD green jacket M1928 army field pack
Those binoculars are ANVIS-9 aircrew set-up (Battery pack at the back) attached to an ANVIS mount. AN/PVS-15 and the 31s are mounted exclusively on dovetail mounts.
and for the WW2 ranger:
Helmet: US M1 OD green jacket M1928 army field pack
Thanks for the correction. It appears my NVD-fu is lacking - I've always had trouble with the different mount systems.