United States Army uniform and equipment regulations.
- Minimum authenticity standards.
The uniform for a U.S. soldier shall at the very least be dressed in the following manner. Please be advised that only authorized replica uniforms and equipment may be allowed in place of originals. Individual units may have more stringent authenticity regulations than these.
- Regular Army uniform and equipment:
- Helmet, Steel, M-1, Complete
- Shirt (Either one)
- Shirt, Flannel, OD
- Jacket, Herringbone Twill
- Belt, Web, Waist, EM
- Belt, Cartridge, Cal. .30, M-1923, Dismounted or Belt, Pistol
or Revolver, M-1936
- Haversack, M1928, Od
- Canteen, M-1910 or M-1942 and Cover, Canteen, Dismounted M1910
- Tool, Entrenching
- Trouser (Either one)
- Trousers, Wool, Serge, Od, Light Shade
- Trouser, Herringbone Twill
- Trousers, Field, Cotton, Od
- Boots (Either one)
- Boots, Service, Combat, worn with Leggings, Canvas, M-1938, Dismounted, Od
- Boots, Combat, Buckle-type (For July 1944 and post themes)
Paratrooper uniform and equipment:
- Helmet, Steel, M-1, Complete
- Shirt, Flannel, OD
- Belt, Web, Waist, EM
- Belt, Cartridge, Cal. .30, M-1923, Dismounted or Belt, Pistol
or Revolver, M-1936
- Suspenders, Field, Od, M1936
- Canteen, M-1910 or M-1942 and Cover, Canteen, Dismounted M1910
- Tool, Entrenching
- Jacket (Either one)
- Coat, Parachute Jumper (For D-day and prior themes)
- Jacket, Field, M1943 (For Market-Garden and post themes)
- Trousers (Either one)
- Trousers, Parachute Jumper (For D-day and prior themes)
- Trousers, Field, Cotton, Od, with pockets attached (For Market-Garden and post themes)
- Boots, Parachute Jumper
Discretionary combat uniform and equipment allowances.
These are totally optional but need to be authentic nonetheless:
- General discretionary items:
- Jacket (Either one)
- Jacket, Field, Od (aka M41)
- Jacket, Field, M1943
- Cap, Wool, Knit, M-1941
- Sweater, Highneck
- Suspenders, Trousers
- Bag, Canvas, Field, Od, M-1936
- Strap, Carrying, Od, Bag, Canvas, Field
- Gloves, Wool, Od, Leather Palm
- Can, Meat, M-1932 or M-1942
- Knife, Spoon, Fork, M-1926
- Pouch, First Aid Packet, M-1910, M-1924, or M-1942
- Blanket, Wool, Od, M-1934
- Necklace, Identification Tag, with extension and Tag, identification
- Raincoat, Rubberized M-1938, Dismounted
- Overcoat, Wool Melton, Od, Roll Collar, 32oz
- Jacket, Combat Winter
- Coat, Mackinaw, Od
- Shirt, Knit, Od
- Belt, Cartridge, Cal. .30, M-1923, Mounted
- British contract helmet net without elastic helmet band,1" grid LOD
- Tent, Shelter, Half, LOD
- Poles, Tent, Shelter and Pins, Tent, Shelter, Wood for the above
- Bag, Sleeping, Mountain
- Tool, Entrenching, T-Handle
- Sling, Rifle, LOD Canvas or Leather
- Sling, Sub Machine gun, LOD, Canvas or Leather
- Overshoes, Arctic
- Shoe, Pack, High or Show Pack, 12-inch
- Glove Inserts, Wool
- Drawers, Cotton Shorts or Drawers, Wool
- Handkerchief, Cotton
- Socks, Cotton, Tan
- Socks, Wool Cushion Sole
- Socks Wool, Light
- Socks Wool, Heavy
- Undershirt, Wool or Undershirt, Cotton
- Bag Barrack
- Bag Duffel
- Bag, Sleeping, Wool
- Case, Water, Repellent, Bag, Sleeping
- Brush, Shaving
- Brush, Tooth
- Comb, Rubber or plastic
- Towel, Bath
- Pocket, Magazine, Double, Web, Em, M-1910 or M-1923
- Pocket, Magazine, Double, Web for Carbine, Caliber .30, M-l
- Pocket, Cartridge, Caliber .30, M1 Carbine or Rifle
- Box, Match, Waterproof
- Pad, insulating, Sleeping, Filled type or inflated type
- Cover, Protective, Individual
- Belt, Magazine for BAR, M-1937
- Pouch, Compass
- Flashlight, TL 122
- Prismatic Compass
- Binoculars M-3
- Case, Carrying, M-17
- Tool, Entrenching, Pickmattox
- Carrier, Tool, Entrenching, Pickmattox
- Case, Dispatch, M-1938
- Pack, Apron
- Pouch, Ammo, Rocket,
- Carrier, Belt, Carbine, M-1
- Tool, Wire Cutting
- Carrier, Tool, Wire Cutting
- Bag, Clip, Sub-Machine Gun
- Bag, General Purpose, M-1936
- Watchcap, Wool, Knit, M-1941
- U.S. WWII Gi Whistle
- Razor, Safety
- Packboard
- Muffler, Wool, Od
- Bandoleir, Rifle, Cal. .30, M-1
- Pouch, Medical, Parachutist
- Pouch, Medical, Aidman's
- Cot, wood frame, LOD Cover
- Lantern, WWII vintage
- Stove, Tent
- Cream, Shave, WWII vintage
- Soap, WWII vintage
- Basin, Wash, WWII vintage
- Tent, Pyramidal M1938; and hardware
- Unit flags and guidons
- Carrier, flag
- Can, Jerry
- Wooden Ammo boxes
- Wooden Ration boxes
- Shaving kit
- Sewing kit
- Early War parachutist's allowances (Circa 2/42 - 8/44):
- Packet, First Aid, Parachutist
- Helmet, Steel, M-lc
- Liner, Helmet, M-lc
- Cup, Chin, Helmet, Parachutist
- Holder, Rifle Clip, (Short)
- Holder, Sub-Machine gun, Clip
- Mask, Gas, Training, M2A1-l-l
- Stenciled Name Tape
- Supporter, Athletic
- Tape, Ankle, 2"
- Gloves, Horsehide, Riding, Unlined
- Rope, Parachutist
- Machete, 18" Blade, M-1942
- Sheath, Machete, 18" Blade, M-1942
- Strap, Hook, Cover, Canteen, Mounted, M-1941
- Cover, Canteen, Mounted, M-1941
- "Polaroid" Gray Rubber Frame Goggles
- Eyeshield, M-l
- Compass, Wrist, Engineer's
- Sleeve, Detection, Gas
- Machete, 22" Blade, M-1939
- Tool, Entrenching, Collapsible with M43 Carrier
- Toque, Wool Knit, M-1941
- Mask, Gas, Service, Lightweight
- Class "A" Dress Uniform Consists of:
- Cap, Garrison, Od with blue piping.
- Coat, Wool, Serge, Od, 18oz or Jacket, Field, Wool, M-1944 Both bearing Insignia, Collar, infantry, EM and insignia, Collar, "U.S." EM
- Shirt, Flannel, Od, Coat style or Shirt, Flannel, Od, M1938
- Necktie, Cotton, Mohair, Khaki
- Trousers, Wool, Serge, Od
- Belt, Web, Waist, EM
- Shined shoes
- Boots, Parachute Jumper
- Boots, Service, Combat
- Shoes, Service, Brown
- Boots, Combat, Buckle type
- Class "C" Summer dress uniform consists of:
- Shirt, Cotton, Khaki
- Trousers, Cotton, Khaki
- Belt, Web, Waist1 EM
- Cap, Garrison, Khaki with blue piping.
- Necktie, Cotton, Mohair, Khaki
- Shined shoes
- Boots, Parachute Jumper
- Boots, Service, Combat
- Shoes, Service, Brown
- Boots, Combat, Buckle type
Weapons Historically used by the U.S. Army during WWII:
- U.S. Rifle, Cal. .30, M-1903
- U.S. rifle, Cal. .30, M-1
- Carbine, Cal. .30, M-1
- Carbine, Cal. .30, M1Al
- Pistol, Colt, M-1911A1 with Holster, Pistol Colt, M-1911A1, Brown
- Sub-Machine gun, M-3 (Late War impressions only)
- Sub-Machine gun, Thompson, M1Al, Cal. .45
- Rifle, Automatic, Browning
- Rocket, Launcher, 2.5" or 2.37"
- Mortar, 6Omm
- Mortar, 8lmm
- Knife, M-3
- Knife, Trench, M-2
- Bayonet, M-1942 or M-1
- Scabbord, M-6
- Scabbord, M-8
- HMG, Cal. .30
- LMG1 Cal. .30
- HMG, Cal. .50
- ATK gun, Towed, 57mm
- ATK gun, Towed, 75mm
- Any other small arm, light or heavy weapon, authentic for that unit at that time and location of the war.
Communications Equipment Allowances:
- SCR 500 or BC 1000
- SCR 536
- Field Telephones
- Any other piece of radio equipment authentic for that unit at that time and location of the war.
Allowable Vehicles
- Motorcycle, Harley Davidson or Indian MFG
- Motorcycle, Extra light, M-1
- Trailer, 1/4 ton
- Trailer, 1 ton
- Truck Utility, 1/4 ton, (Jeep)
- Truck Ambulance, 3/4 ton
- Truck, Weapons Carrier, 1/2 ton
- Truck, Weapons Carrier, 3/4 ton
- Truck, Cargo, 1 1/2 ton
- Truck, Cargo, 2 1/2 ton
- Truck Dump, 2 1/2 ton
- Truck Signal Repair, 2 1/2 ton
- Truck, Wrecker, 4 ton
- Any other WWII vintage soft skinned or armored vehicle!