Hi, I'm about to gather up a Paramarine loadout, I own a reproduction P-42 jacket, an old M1 Helmet and a pair of Corcoran Jump boots, now here's my question, did the Paramarines wear Corcoran Jump boots? Would it be historical accurate if I wear them?
I can also get my hand on an authentic rain poncho.
I'm pretty sure Paramarines had boots without the toecap, but as I don't think anyone is making repro Paramarine boots at present, I can't see anyone complaining about you wearing Corcorans.
Edit: There's a couple of good photos of them in this thread: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ ... -airborne/
They did not wear Corcorans, and sadly there are no repros of the Paramarine boots available.
Putting together a Paramarine impression can get expensive. Repros of the correct Jacket & Tousers are not cheap...
You can use boondockers and all the regular USMC gear of course if you base your impression on the time after their disbandment when they were
absorbed into the regular Marine Divisions. But without mixing in some Paramarine specific items like the trousers or jacket it will look like any
other late war USMC impression.
Here is a little bit about their helmets:
http://m1pencil.wordpress.com/2012/12/0 ... ne-helmet/
Or both
If you're looking for an ETO impression where you can wear your Corcorans, there are other options than paratrooper. For example 2nd Rangers or FSSF....
If you do decide to go Airborne though, you've got to try this at some point:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eSKZNqhOao
This is the group in the video: http://www.wwiiadt.org/
In that case the WWII ADT is definitely the way to go. I was there in January, but I believe that some members of the WW2 Yanks reenacting group in Denmark may be attending Jump School with them in 2013.
You have to be 18 to jump with them.
REQUIREMENTS for PARACHUTE DUTY
You should be alert, active, and supple, with firm muscles and sound limbs, capable of development into
an active jumper, with good endurance.
Age – Minimum 18, you may start ground training prior to your 18th birthday, however, you must be 18 to enter
the jump phase of training. If you are 50 years or older you must present a medical statement from your
physician, on his/her letterhead, stating that you have passed a physical and are able to participate. This
will become a part of your personnel record.
Height – A minimum 59 inches (4ft. 11ins.) and a maximum not to exceed 78 inches (6ft. 6ins.).
Weight – Maximum, not to exceed 240 pounds. However, height and weight should be proportional.
Vision – Vision must be correctable to 20/20. Bring your glasses with you.
Hearing – You must be able to hear the jump commands over the sound of the aircraft’s engines.
Nervous system – Evidence of highly labile nervous system may disqualify.
Bones/Joints – You must be able to pick up 50 pounds; the lack of normal mobility in your upper and
lower body joints, poor or unequally developed musculature, poor coordination, or lack
of at least average athletic ability may disqualify.
Medical History - History of painful arches, recurrent knee or ankle injuries, recent fractures, old fracture
with deformity, pain or limitation of motion, arthritis, you should have 90% to full range
of motion, recurrent dislocations, recent severe illness, operation, or chronic disease
may disqualify.
If You have High Blood Pressure, Diabetes or Sever Allergies - You must present a
medical statement from your physician, on his/her letterhead, stating that you
physically able to participate. If you suffer from severe allergies, those that may result in anaphylactic shock,
you must have your medication on you at all times. You must make your instructors and the Drop Zone team
aware of your problem and the location of your medication.
i looked in to Paramarine kit a few years back, but as WW2 airsoft is getting more accurate for games and correct uniform requirements I diddnt bother as there will be no Paramarine games, I havent even worn my Sgt Stone USMC Uniform from " Pacific" for the same reason,,,,,,No Japs Be a nice loadout, though as the Paramarines had some varied weapons too