Those
wishing to volunteer for the World War II History Center's U.S. Army
reenacting unit will need to acquire the following list of minimum
requirements in order to participate as a reenacting volunteer.
Training will be provided on a monthly basis for those interested in
learning more about re-enacting. Training is not required and
participation in training does not require that you have your uniform
or equipment.
American
Armored Infantry Impression Minimum Requirements
Shirt, Wool, OD, Enlisted
Trousers, Wool, OD light shade
Belt, Trouser, Khaki with black buckle
Boot, Roughout or Service Shoe, Type II (preferred)
Helmet and Liner, M1 -- must have liner strap and khaki helmet strap
with proper hardware
Wool Jeep Cap
Enlisted Wool Garrison Cap with blue (Infantry) piping
M41 Field Jacket
M1938 Leggings (Size 3R fits most people, if you are pretty skinny,
size 2R is better)
M1938 Cartridge Belt
Canteen/Cup/pouch
First aid pouch
M1936 Combat Suspenders
M1936 Musette Bag with strap
Mess kit with at least a WWII loop-handled spoon
M-1 Garand rifle (with sling)
M-1 Garand blank adaptor -- We recommend the ones sold by Sarco,
Inc. The part name is: "Blank Adaptor GI", part number GRD 126.
Recommended Extra Equipment (not required) - Updated 12/14/09
Entrenching tool, M1943 and carrier (folding shovel)
M-1 Garand bayonet and scabbard
Mess fork and knife
Carlisle Bandage
GI gloves
GI scarf
Enlisted wool overcoat
Enlisted man's poncho
Pup tent
Alternative Weapons and Requirements for Their Use - Updated 12/4/09
M-1 Carbine - may be used if you serve as the following: Machine
Gun Section member, Mortar Section member, Radioman, Platoon Runner.
M-1 Thompson - may be used if you are a Sergeant rank or higher.
Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) - If you can afford it, you can use it.
M1903A4 Springfield Sniper rifle - We may only have one sniper in the
platoon, so if the first one we get can use one of these.
M3 Grease Gun - may be used if you are a Sergeant rank or higher.
M1919A4 Browning .30 cal. machine gun - If you can afford it, you can
use it, but you will need to recruit at least an assistant gunner.
Vehicles
The general rule for vehicles is if you bring it, you are responsible
for its operation, meaning that you are the driver. Once the unit
(or rather one of its members) acquires a vehicle, we will work out
more specific rules and procedures governing their use. You will
automatically be promoted to Corporal if you acquire a vehicle for use
by the unit. Further promotions will be based on the procedures
we come up with once we have a vehicle.
Below is a list of vendors/suppliers/websites where the above items can
be purchased. Other members of our units may have extra items so
be sure to check with us before making a purchase to see if you can
borrow or purchase items at a greater discount. |
