Post by brownien on Sept 2, 2013 21:08:20 GMT -5
After some waiting, I have decided to try starting my own unit. As stated, it will be a 506th Pir and 327th Gir unit. This way, those who have regular infantry gear can join in as well as those who have jump uniforms. The main AO of this unit will be based in Upstate New York, but we should be willing to travel or carpool to NH, CT, MA, NJ, and Northern Va. I will be hosting most events at the new Johnstown location in Upstate NY.
I will not be requiring those who join to have all gear all at once, but some basic gear should be priority.
For Starters 327th:
-Brown Wool Pants
-Brown Wool/Cotton Shirt
-M1938 Leggings
-Brown Boots (roughout boots preferred, but hiking boots are ok)
-M1 Helmet w/327th club symbol
-One of the three:
-M1928 Cartriage belt for M1 Garand user
-M1936 Pistol belt with proper pouches for M1 Carbine, M1a1 Thompson, or M3 Grease gun
-M1937 BAR belt for M1918a2 BAR users
-M1910/M1941 Canteen and Cover
-M1936 Suspenders (preferred bun not nesseccary right away)
M41 Parsons Jacket, M43 Jacket, E-tool and cover, and M36 Musette Bag can be obtained later on
For Starters 506th:
-M1942 Jump Jacket
-M1942 Jump Pants
-Brown Boots (Hiking boots are fine until Corcorrans can be obtained)
-M1 helmet w/506th spade symbol
-One of the three:
-M1928 Cartriage belt for M1 Garand user
-M1936 Pistol belt with proper pouches for M1 Carbine, M1a1 Thompson, or M3 Grease gun
-M1937 BAR belt for M1918a2 BAR users
-M1910/M1941 Canteen and Cover
-M1936 Suspenders (preferred bun not nesseccary right away)
M43 Jump uniform can be used but M42 Jump uniform preferred obtained first
E-tool, and Musette bag can be obtained later
I have started a Facebook Group for the unit here: www.facebook.com/groups/1413790058843662/members/#!/groups/1413790058843662/members/
Its not very complete yet, but I will be working on it
I will not be requiring those who join to have all gear all at once, but some basic gear should be priority.
For Starters 327th:
-Brown Wool Pants
-Brown Wool/Cotton Shirt
-M1938 Leggings
-Brown Boots (roughout boots preferred, but hiking boots are ok)
-M1 Helmet w/327th club symbol
-One of the three:
-M1928 Cartriage belt for M1 Garand user
-M1936 Pistol belt with proper pouches for M1 Carbine, M1a1 Thompson, or M3 Grease gun
-M1937 BAR belt for M1918a2 BAR users
-M1910/M1941 Canteen and Cover
-M1936 Suspenders (preferred bun not nesseccary right away)
M41 Parsons Jacket, M43 Jacket, E-tool and cover, and M36 Musette Bag can be obtained later on
For Starters 506th:
-M1942 Jump Jacket
-M1942 Jump Pants
-Brown Boots (Hiking boots are fine until Corcorrans can be obtained)
-M1 helmet w/506th spade symbol
-One of the three:
-M1928 Cartriage belt for M1 Garand user
-M1936 Pistol belt with proper pouches for M1 Carbine, M1a1 Thompson, or M3 Grease gun
-M1937 BAR belt for M1918a2 BAR users
-M1910/M1941 Canteen and Cover
-M1936 Suspenders (preferred bun not nesseccary right away)
M43 Jump uniform can be used but M42 Jump uniform preferred obtained first
E-tool, and Musette bag can be obtained later
I have started a Facebook Group for the unit here: www.facebook.com/groups/1413790058843662/members/#!/groups/1413790058843662/members/
Its not very complete yet, but I will be working on it