In 1959 Alpha Industries was commissioned by the U.S. Department of Defense to design and manufacture high performance outerwear for the U.S. military. The company quickly became synonymous with developing the iconic MA-1, M-65, and N-3B. Trusted by soldiers, sailors, and aviators to protect them from the most dire conditions across land, sea, and air. Today, our Heritage styles such as the M-65 Field Coat are made to the same specification as the jackets originally supplied to the U.S. military, with the same commitment to quality and durability.