WAR DEPARTMENT

US EQUIPMENT LIST, BASIC

JULY 23, 1941 (amdt 1943)

Basic color for US items is Kahki/Light Olive Drab Green

Dates on items from 1918 to 1944

Issued weapon for training is M1 Garand - ONLY

10 pocket cartridge belt, 30 cal.

First aid pouch

Canteen/cup/cover

Haversack (M1918 or M1928 backpack with tail)

Mess kit with utensils/fork/knife/spoon

"T" Handle Shovel/cover (preferred, but will accept Folding Shovel/cover)

M1 Bayonet/scabbard (10" or 16")

(2) Wool OD blankets

Shelter Half (half of pup tent, with poles/ropes/stakes)

Wool Sleeping Bag (or any bag with LOG cover) (light olive green)

Poncho OD or ground cloth OD (nylon or rubberized)

M1 Helmet (M42)

US UNIFORM ENLISTED LIST, BASIC

HBT cap/short brimmed OD

HBT Shirt OD (olive drab)

HBT Trousers OD

Under shirt/shorts (Athletic style undershirt, Boxer style shorts)

Socks OD

Waist belt/web canvas, khaki/LOG

Boots/ 3/4 rough out (will accept std 3/4 toe cap)

Leggings/canvas/khaki or LOG 17 eyelet - ONLY

Optional Class "A"s for dance