Getting started can be a tough thing for a new recruit. Fortunately there are a lot of resources available and vendors who can supply accurate, period-correct equipment.

 

Still, it is always a good idea to check with the authenticity NCO before purchasing gear to make sure you are buying the correct items in the right order. When in doubt, ask.

 

Listed below are some of the basic items you will need to purchase within the first year or so of joining the unit.

 

Links are provided to unit-approved vendors for each individual item. Please check with the authenticity NCO if you plan on purchasing these items elsewhere.

 

 

BOOTS

 

Corcoran Russet Brown Jump Boots

http://www.workbootsusa.com/come10hilemi.html

http://combatboots.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/product-id/194135.html

 

Double-Buckle Combat Boots

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/newusarmybuckleboot.html

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/searchresults.asp?cat=110

 

 

UNIFORMS

 

M42 Reinforced Jumpsuits

Jacket:  https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USUJM42R

              http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=2015&bc=no

 

Pants:   https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USUTM42R

             http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=2029&bc=no

 

Set:       http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/newusarmyjumperuniform.html

             https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USPM42ES

             https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=M42rps

 

M43 Rigger-Modified Uniforms

Jacket:  https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USUJM43

              http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=77&bc=no

 

Pants:   https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USUTM43P

             http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=78&bc=no

 

Set:        http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/newusarmyM43uniform.html

              https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USUM43PS

 

Suspenders/Belts

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USUMTS

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=833&bc=no

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USUMTB

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=621&bc=no

 

Overseas/Garrison Cap

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USHCGCP

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/newusarmyemodgarrisoncap.html

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=93&bc=no

 

 

WEBGEAR

 

M1936 Suspenders

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/armywebgearpages/Suspenders,%20Belt,%20alt%20style.htm

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USGSU1P

 

Musette Bag

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/armywebgearpages/Bag,%20Field,%20Canvas,%20M-1936.htm

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USGBPMU

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=769&bc=no

 

Cartridge Belt

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/armywebgearpages/Belt,%20Cartridge,%20Dismounted,%20M-1928.htm

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USGBCBS

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=755&bc=no

 

Canteen w/ Cup and Carrier

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/armywebgearpages/Canteenandcup.htm

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USGCRCC

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=3582&bc=no

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/armywebgearpages/Cover,%20Canteen,%20Mounted,%20M-1941.htm

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USGCCM

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=3137&bc=no

 

M1943 Entrenching Tool w/ Cover

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USGETM43

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/armywebgearpages/Carrier,%20Shovel,%20Intrenching,%20M-1943.htm

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=784&bc=no

http://www.keepshooting.com/u-s-m1943-entrenching-tool.html

 

Set:

http://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USGFGABNS

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=1799&bc=no

 

 

RIFLE (ensure legal compliance with all local, state and federal law)

M-1 Rifle

http://odcmp.com/Sales/m1garand.htm

 

Sling

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USWW07RS

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=2131&bc=no

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/reproduction-wwii-leather-sling-brown?a=127738

 

Carrying Case

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/armywebgearpages/Case,%20Carrying,%20Rifle.htm

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USWGARCS

 

Blank Firing Adapter

Contact Safety NCO Scott Pitts for BFA sales

http://www.atlanticwallblanks.com/M-1-GARAND-BLANK-FIRE-ADAPTER_p_90.html

 

Bayonet

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USGWM1B

 

Ammunition Bandoliers

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/armywebgearpages/bandoleer,%20ammunition,%20rifle.htm

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=283&bc=no

http://www.ammogarand.com/m1-garand-banboleer-repak-se1.html

 

 

HELMET

 

M2 Paratrooper Helmet

http://www.jmurrayinc1944.com/wwii-helmets-paratrooper/m2-d-bale/

 

M-1C Paratrooper Helmet

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USHHPWPPT

http://www.jmurrayinc1944.com/wwii-helmets-paratrooper/m1c/

 

Netting

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USHHNS

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=290&bc=no

 

Scrim

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=811&bc=no

 

 

BEDDING

 

OD Green Wool Blankets

Check your local surplus store for OD Green wool blankets (preferably with “US” stenciled in center)

 

Twin-Size White Sheet Set

http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-microfiber-sheet-set/-/A-13575228#prodSlot=medium_1_1

 

 

RATIONS

 

http://www.reprorations.com/USA%20WW2/WW2-US.htm

http://www.angelfire.com/nc/stug/

 

 

OTHER ITEMS

 

Blousing Bands for Trousers

https://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=usgibb

http://www.serviceofsupply.com/ReproPersonalItems.htm#Blousing Bands

 

Camouflage Scarfs

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=2887&bc=no

 

Rubber (Dummy) Grenades – No Metal Parts Allowed

http://www.serviceofsupply.com/ReproWeaponsAmmo.htm

 

Gas Mask Bag

http://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=usfgassgasbag

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=291&bc=no

 

Duffel Bag

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/armywebgearpages/Bag,%20Duffel.htm

http://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USPBDB

 

Flashlight

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=817&bc=no

 

Let-Down Rope

http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=652&bc=no

 

Supply & Ration Crates

http://www.frontlinecrates.com/

 

Paratrooper Overseas Cap Patch

http://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USIDPIC

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=753&bc=no

 

101st Airborne Shoulder Patch

http://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=USID101ST

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=735&bc=no