The - F/2/5
Uniform and
Equipment Requirements
for New Members
These uniform requirements must be met before you become a member of this unit. (See links page for a list of on-line vendors of reproduction and original gear.) After acquiring all items, you must submit a front and back color photo of yourself, in uniform & gear to the unit. In addition, we require you to attend one of our drill weekends before you can participate with us at a tactical event, for obvious reasons. Our usual time frame is 1943 unless the event scenario dictates otherwise.
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Dungarees
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HBT Utility
Uniform - Pattern 1941
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Khaki
Garrison Cap
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(Pisscutter)
with 1937 Pattern EGA
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Soft
Cover
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Optional,
early short-billed cover (1941 US Army) with no EGA stencil. You
may use an early war EGA hat pin if you wish.
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Summer
Uniform-Khaki
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To be
aquired within one year of joining the unit
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Footwear
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1st Preference: Boondockers-(boots)
WWII USMC |
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Leggins
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USMC 6
or 7 eyelet
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M1
Helmet and Liner
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WWII style,
front-seam only
1st choice fixed bail 2nd choice swivel bail |
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Camoflage
Helmet Cover
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First
pattern without eyelets
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Marine's
Handbook
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"Red
Book", 1940 Edition
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Service
Rifle
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Either M1 Service Rifle
(M1 Garand) or 1903 Springfield |
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Bayonet
and Scabbard
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Early 16" with
canvas scabbard preferred |
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782
Gear
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Haversack
& Knapsack
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Haversack (Upper Pack) required, however it must be the early, dog-eared type NOT the later tube flap. Knapsack (Lower Pack) recommended but not initially required |
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Entrenching
Tool
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T-Handle Shovel &
Carrier or |
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Cartridge
Belt,
Pattern 1928 |
USMC marked
preferred, but US marked will work
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Equipment
Suspenders
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WW2 USMC
pattern
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Canteen
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2nd pattern
USMC carrier with either WW1 or WW2 pattern canteen and cup
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First
Aid Carrier
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1 or 2
button
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Shelter
Half
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Either
camoflage or plain khaki
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Mess
Kit and utensils
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Either
WWI or WWII patterns acceptable
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In addition, if you wear glasses, they must be WWII style, you must have a WWII style haircut and the only facial hair allowed is a pencil thin mustache (corner to corner of the mouth) if you so desire.
Be aware that there will be events that you may have to alter or purchase uniform parts, and or equipment, in order to participate.
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