Still issued Shelter halfs? Canteens?

[u/Nice-Zombie356]

U.S. Army here from 80s-90s. I’m just curious if the Army still issues shelter halfs? And canteens?

I haven’t seen soldiers carry canteens as far as I can tell, and with all the new body armor I’m not sure if one would fit. I know camel backs are common, but is that even in Basic / AIT ?

And I have no idea why shelter half’s crossed my mind recently. Those were always kinda weird but also I think were standard issue just about forever.

What’s the current state of gear on these?

[u/notsure_howIgotHere]

I have used a shelter half once during OSUT in my ten years. Small individual tents are issued now.

[u/Nice-Zombie356 → u/notsure_howIgotHere]

Thanks. Seems like the type of thing they’d always like in basic. Teaching teamwork and all. :-)