Uniform Items 

     The following is a list of items that you will be expected to acquire during your probation period. Please don't think that just because you don't have all the items right from the start that you may not participate with our organization.  As a group we have enough extra uniforms and equipment that we can lend to you until you can purchase your own kit.

Advanced Uniform Items:  These are the more advanced items that you can acquire.

EM Dismounted Raincoat or Poncho: Original or approved repro.

Mackinaw, AKA "Jeep Coat": Original or approved repro

M1943 Field Jacket: Original or approved repro.

 

5 Button High Neck Sweater: Original or approved repro.

 

M1943 Combat Boot, AKA Two Buckle Boots: Approved repro. Used in late war scenarios.

 

3/4 Rough Out Shoe: Approved repro

 

Leather Palm Wool Gloves: Original or approved repro.

 

HBT Fatigues: Original or approved repro.  1st or 2nd pattern jacket and trousers with 13 star metal buttons.  

 

HBT Coveralls: Original or approved repro.

 

Wool Scarf- Original or approved repro.  Red Cross or cut from blanket style.

 

EM Wool Overcoat: Original or approved repro.  Examples should have brass or plastic buttons.

 

Wool Service Tunic: Original or approved repro.   All unit insignia and awards are worn on this uniform.

 

Personal Items - Original or approved repro appropriate to impression and time period.  Anything that an American Soldier may have possessed or carried.

Advanced Equipment Items

EE8A or B Field Phone: Original in working condition

DR8A Wire Spool with Wire: Original or approved Postwar

 

Pole Climbing Spikes: Original military or similar civilian spikes from the period.

 

Lineman's Belt: Original military or similar civilian Lineman's belt from the period.

 

CE-11 Wire Reel Assembly: This is the reeling system that is used with the DR8A wire spool

 

Neck Strap ST-35: This is used to carry the CE-11 Assembly

 

Any Lineman's Equipment used during WWII.

 

Advanced Field Manuals

TM 11-2253: Open Wire Construction for Fixed Plant Application

TM 11-368: Tactical Open Wire Pole Line Construction

TM 11-369: Spiral Four Cable