US 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red one"

webby · 2009-08-14T10:48:48Z

For those interested in getting the look "right" for Op. Alsos, the doughboys will be offering a recommended kit suggestion. Although this won't be enforced in any sort of way, it would be nice to have all US infantry who are playing the "The Big Red 1" all in similar kit. Incidently those playing as the CIC would be in exactly the same kit, only minus the Big red one patch and insignia on the arms. Pictures of the following guides will be made available after the weekend. Basic Kit: The US infantry by mid october would have started to have been issed the M43 combat uniform, however as most people only have M41s, so we'll propose that. M1 Helmet with Green Net (no scrim) M41 Jacket (Either left blank or with Big Red one patch on (preferably the dark green raw edged patch, not the sage colour un-edged)) M1936 Mustards prefered however M43/HBT trousers can be worn. US leggings (Gaitors) tan/khaki/green. Brown/black boots (Brown Prefered) Basic battle order webbing, belt with ammo pouches (whatever you have) Airborne Musette pack on a GP strap is also good for this period of the war. M1936 airborne style suspenders also good if not carrying a doughboy pack, musette pack not to be attached to the D-rings if can be helped. Specific Kit: M1 Helmet with Green Net (no scrim) (With Big Red one painted shield on the front, black outline of shield same size as the arm patch, red painted '1' in the centre) M41 Jacket (Big red one patch as described above) M1936 Mustard Trousers US leggings (Gaitors) tan US Roughout Boots Battle order webbing, Gun specific webbing, Doughboy Pack (haversack, meatcan pouch, T-handled E-tool, Bayonet in scabbard if available) Water Canteen, 1st aid pouch, pistol holster if needed, M3 Fighting knife if available. Again just to re-iterate, this a guide for making us all look like a unit, and any of the above guide is not a minimum requirement! [link]http://www.701ordmaint.com/images/WWIIPHOTOS/396403924The1STDivisionpreparesitselftotaketheseafortheNormandy.jpg[/link]