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EQUIPMENT OF THE FIGHTING FALCONS
| Click on the DI to the right to contact the Fighting Falcons. |
As a re-enactor, there isn’t much you can do without equipment. It is an absolute
necessity. Fortunately, you have the opportunity to obtain your equipment and
uniform with the entire world being your warehouse. And, hopefully, the
quartermasters will issue you the size you request. This section will answer
some questions about what is needed, and how to go about acquiring these
items.
necessity. Fortunately, you have the opportunity to obtain your equipment and
uniform with the entire world being your warehouse. And, hopefully, the
quartermasters will issue you the size you request. This section will answer
some questions about what is needed, and how to go about acquiring these
items.
| PACKING THE BARRACKS BAG “You are now ready to wear the uniform of the enlisted man. Wear it with pride, soldier, for it symbolizes your country and the values you represent.” |
Jacket, M1941, Field, OD * Jacket, Combat, Winter (Tanker) * Class A Service Dress Option 1, including Jacket, Enlisted, 4 pocket blouse (early / mid war) * Jacket, Eisenhower (late war)* Necktie, mohair HEADGEAR Cap, Knit Wool, OD (jeep cap) Net, M1 Helmet FOOTGEAR Boots, Double Buckle Shoepacks COLD WEATHER GEAR Sweater, Wool, high neck, OD Scarf, Wool, OD Gloves, 1 pair, Wool or wool uppers/leather palm |
| UNIFORM LIST Infantry Starter Kit get on the field. As time progresses, more uniform pieces should be added for a complete impression. |
* denotes 9th ID patch on left sleeve Options 1 Early War Shirt, Wool, OD, EM (mustard shade) * Trousers, Wool, OD (mustard shade) 2 Late War Jacket, M1943, Field, OD (Note: Late war only) * R Belt, Khaki; open face black buckle R Undershirt, OD (not white), Type A or Tank top HEADGEAR Cap, Overseas, Wool, OD with blue (infantry) piping Helmet, Steel, M1, with khaki chinstrap Liner, M1, with leather chinstrap FOOTGEAR Boots, Low Quarter Service Boots, Roughout Leggings, M1938, Dismounted, OD #3 Socks, Wool, OD |
| UNIFORM LIST Infantry Advanced Kit The items below are listed for a full infantry impression, and are components added to the Infantry Starter Kit. |
Suspenders, Field, M1936, OD #3 Canteen cover, m1910 / 1942, Dismounted, OD #3 Canteen, M1910 / M1942 Cup, Canteen, M1910 Mess Kit, with fork, knife, and spoon Pouch, First Aid Packet, M1910 Bandage, Carlisle, for M1910 FA Pouch Bag, Sleeping, WWII issue, khaki R Blanket, wool, OD or khaki R Bag, Duffel, canvas, OD EYEGLASSES – Period style eyeglasses only |
| EQUIPMENT LIST Infantry Starter Kit This is the basic infantry equipment needed to get on the field. As time progresses, more uniform pieces should be added for a complete impression. |
| EQUIPMENT LIST Infantry Advanced Kit The items below are listed for a full infantry the Infantry Starter Kit. |
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Haversack, M1928 with meatcan & pack carrier Knife, Trench, M35 Scabbard, M8, OD ( for M3 knife) Bayonet, M1903, 10" or 16" blade (M1903, M1 Garand) Knife, TL-29, utility Tool, Entrenching, M1910 or M1943 Cover, Entrenching tool, M1910 or M1943 Shelter half, canvas, with wooden tent pegs (4) and pole Cot, wooden, with canvas cot cover R Bag, Duffel, canvas, OD Flashlight, TL-22 |
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| APPROVED BASIC WEAPONRY RIFLES & CARBINES US Rifle, Cal. .30, M1 Garand US Carbine, Cal. .30 M1 Carbine All weapons are to be blank adapted as practical. |
| APPROVED ADVANCED WEAPONRY PISTOLS US Pistol, Cal. .45 M1911 ACP US Pistol, Cal. .45 M1911A ACP (Pistols carried mostly by NCOs & officers) RIFLES US Rifle, Cal. .30, M1903 Springfield US Rifle, Cal. .30, M1903A3 Springfield SUBMACHINE GUNS M1928 or M1A1, Cal. .45 Thompson M3or M3A1, Cal. .45 "grease gun" LIGHT MACHINE GUNS & AUTOMATIC RIFLES M1919 Cal. .30 Browning machine gun M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (B.A.R.) HEAVY MACHINE GUNS M2 Cal. .50 Browning machine gun All weapons are to be blank adapted as practical. |
On arrival to the reception center, recruits were given a
duffel bag and issued the uniforms and equipment they
would need during basic training. Proceeding the soldier
based on job description. Sometimes, the soldier was given
equipment that didn’t quite fit, as the quartermasters
estimated shoe and shirt sizes, or as inventory caused a
shortage of stock. However, these items were often traded
in later for the proper fit. Once issued, these items were
placed in the possessor’s duffel bag.
duffel bag and issued the uniforms and equipment they
would need during basic training. Proceeding the soldier
based on job description. Sometimes, the soldier was given
equipment that didn’t quite fit, as the quartermasters
estimated shoe and shirt sizes, or as inventory caused a
shortage of stock. However, these items were often traded
in later for the proper fit. Once issued, these items were
placed in the possessor’s duffel bag.
GROOMING TIP: GET A HAIRCUT! While we are not soldiers, we do portray the servicemen of WWII and honor them by our appearance. Standards of the era require that hair is off the collar and the ears. No facial hair, except for moustaches which are to be trimmed to the corners of the mouth. Eyeglasses should be of the 1940s, with no modern sunglasses while in uniform. Give it a try. You may actually find the traditional haircut a comfortable change from modern fads! |
UNIFORMS, not Costumes.
During the Second World War there were several variations of
uniforms that comprised the standard of the United States
Army. Based on utilitarian design and function, these uniforms
were placed into four basic ‘classes’. All of them were
intentionally practical in purpose, so sound that many modern
clothing designs have evolved from these uniforms.
Most re-enactors will initially acquire the Class D uniform, also
known as the work, or duty, standard. This attire was rugged
and durable, constructed for battlefront operation. Therefore,
the Class D is the core of your re-enactment attire.