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D/506th PIR WINTER PACKING LIST- 16-18 Feb Camp Forkum, TN

PACKING LIST (WINTER)

To Be Carried on Person
M42 or M43 Parachutists Coat 1
M42 or M43 Parachutists Pants 1
Belt, Trousers w/buckle 1
Shirt, M37 Wool 1
Undershirt, OD 2
Drawers, OD 2
Socks, Cushion, OD, PR 2
Boots, Paratrooper, PR 1
Cap, Garrison 1
Cap, Wool OD Knit 1
Scarf, Wool OD 1
Gloves, PR 1
Helmet, M2 or M1C Parachutists 1
Liner, Helmet, Parachutists 1
ID Tags 1
Knife, Parachutists w/ lanyard 1
M1936 Musette Bag 1
Raincoat, Dismounted or OD Poncho 1
Flashlight w/ batteries 1
Notebook and Pencil, Pocket Sized 1
Toilet Articles (As needed)
Towel, Huck 1
Limited Personal Items (As needed)
Cigarettes (As needed)
candy bars 3-4
K-Rations 3-4
(make you own rations using small packets of cookies, crackers, canned meats, candy bars, gum, instant coffee, etc- they do not have to be exact- just try to get as close as you can)
M1936 Suspenders, Field Pack 1
M1936 Belt, Pistol or Cartridge Belt 1
Canteen 1
Carrier, w/E-tool 1
Case, First-aid 1
Cover, Canteen 1
Cup, Canteen 1
Compass 1
Knife, Combat w/scabbard 1
Pouches, Ammo (Rigger or GP) (As needed)
Ammunition and Clips/Magazines (As needed)
Blank Adapter 1
Weapon, Individual 1
Weapons Cleaning Kit, .30 cal 1

To be packed in or accompany Duffle Bag
Blanket, OD 1
Sleeping Bag (military or civilian) 1
Pad, Sleeping 1
Cot or Litter 1
Towel, Bath 1
Mess Kit with Utensils 1
Extra Clothing Items (As needed)

1)Please do not bring unnecessary items as we will have limited space.
2)If you don’t have something, don’t sweat it! Just do the best you can.
3)LITTERS. 1SG Lawrence has extra litters for sale. He will bring them if you commit to buying one. Contact him for additional information.
4)Accountability of personal equipment is extremely important because of tight space and quick movement. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNAL ITEMS LYING AROUND THE CP! IF YOU DON’T NEED IT- DON’T BRING IT!
5)IMPORTANT! Everyone needs to bring at least 1-2 bundles of firewood from your local grocery store cut in 8-10 inch pieces. You can also cut your own if you want- we just need some help with the fire wood.
6)RATIONS and other Chow! Make your own- get a few cans of chicken or tuna, some crackers, instant coffee, stew, soup, etc. No obviously modern food, no exposed beer or soda cans, no modern trash. If we see it, you will be directed to return it to your car.
7)Trash! Pick up your trash and secure it appropriately in any of a number of trash cans!

We appreciate your participation and cooperation. We are working hard to ensure you have an awesome “period-correct” WWII ETO experience!

If you have questions, contact me via email and I will post your question on the forum if it is important to the unit.

Don’t forget your blank ammo!

Instructions for packing Musette Bag

These items will be packed in your Musette bag:

Raincoat, Dismounted or OD Poncho 1
Flashlight w/ batteries 1
Notebook and Pencil, Pocket Sized 1
Toilet Articles (As needed)
Towel, Huck 1
Limited Personal Items (As needed)
Cigarettes (As needed)
candy bars 3-4
K-Rations 2
Cap, Wool OD Knit 1
Scarf, Wool OD 1
Undershirt, OD 1
Gloves, PR 1
Socks, Cushion, OD, PR 1-2

Re: D/506th PIR WINTER PACKING LIST- 16-18 Feb Camp Forkum, TN

Awesome work Bill I can't wait this looks to be a blast.
Heady