Post by mayo on Aug 29, 2010 14:25:25 GMT -5
101 AB 2nd Platoon 3rd Squad (11 men)
Sgt. Michael “Mayo” Duggan (SL)
Cpl. Robert “Mexican Bob” Beville (ASL)
Pfc. Fernando “Fernie” Marquez
Pfc. John Burgess
Pfc. Dave Prieto
Pfc. Michael O’Connor
Pfc. Randy Wells Jr.
Pfc. Gregory Templeton
Pvt. Brett Hodgson
Pvt. Victor Cabrera
Pvt. Collin Harris
On leave
Pvt. Johnny Mendoza (boot camp)
***All the guys on this roster have to pay RPS dues and 101AB dues each year so that we belong to both units. If any of our other guys want to also join, the 101 AB, they have to go through the selection process, get voted in and pay the appropriate dues. You have to belong to their forums also @ 506thrps.com/506forum/index.php . Go to this link to get updated dues info: 506thrps.com/506forum/index.php?topic=6660.0 ***
D-Day Impression:
Helmet with chincup, net, scrim
M42 reenforced jumpsuit with pant suspenders
Wool shirt
T or A shirt in OD or white (or tea stained)
Jump Boots
Web belt and suspenders (felt pads optional)
or Cartridge belt and suspenders (felt pads optional)
First aid pouch with bandage
Entrenching tool with pouch (T or folding, one pick max per squad, one hand axe max per platoon)
Canteen, cup, cover
Spoon
Bayonet (rubber OK)
Fighting Knife M3
Swithcblade knife (repro)
Gas Mask Bag (Rubberized or M6 Canvas)
Mussette Bag
Raincoat
Let Down Rope
Gas Brassard (get from www.Serviceofsupply.com our OR unit)
Airborne 1st Aid Pouch
One cork (for blackening your face)
Grenades (2+)
CRICKET
D Bars
K rations
Optional Items
Wire cutters and pouch
Cloth Map
Utility/Hunting type knife
Compass (Lensatic, Wrist, or pocket watch type)
British Shell Dressing (one was issued to each man)
Matches in WP container
Flashlight (clear lense)
Jeep Cap
Mechanics Cap
Leather gloves
Wool (leather palm) gloves
goggles M43
Halizone tablets
GP Bag
Extras
Footpowder
Cigarettes
Zippo Lighter
Socks (extra Pair)
Camo parachute scarf
Hawkins mine
***THEY WILL BE LIMITING GERMAN EQUIPMENT AND SIDEARMS (NCO's and one other man per Squad)***
Market Garden through the end of the war Impression:
The authorized Uniform and equipment
Jacket, Field, M1943
Armband, 48 Star Flag, Pin-On Type
Trousers, Field, M1943 (rigger-modified)
Sweater, Wool, High Neck (5 button), w/correct WWII-style buttons
Scarf, Neck, Wool
Gloves, Wool, OD, Leather Palm
Boots, Combat, M1943, 2-Buckle
Overcoat, Wool Melton, OD (optional)
Boots, winter overshoes, 5 buckle rubber or insulated (optional if needed)
Approved Weapons
U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 Garand Bayonet,10”
M3 Knife
U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30, M1 or M1A1
Rifle, Automatic, Browning (BAR), M1918, M1918A1 or M1918A2 (semi auto)
Pistol, Automatic, Cal .45, M1911 or M1911A1
Pistol, Revolver, Cal .38, M10 (Victory Model)
Class 3 rentals (when available)
Sub-Machinegun, M1928, M1, or M1A1 (Thompson)
Sub-Machinegun, M3 or M3A1 (Grease-Gun)
Crew Served Machine Gun, Caliber .30, Light, Air Cooled, M1919A4 or M1919A6
Launcher, Rocket, Anti-tank, M1, M1A1, M9, or M9A1 (Bazooka)
Optional Gear:(not required)
M43 HBT uniform, dark or light shade
Watch
Shoulder pads, felt, gray
Ordnance (repro grenades, gammon bombs, etc.)
Case, Parachutist’s Rifle ("Griswold Bag")
Holster, Hip, .45, M1916
Holster, Shoulder, .45, M3 or Holster, Shoulder, .45, M7.
Bag, General Purpose (GP or Ammo Bag)
Disc, Helmet, Luminous
Goggles, All Purpose, Polaroid
Case, Map/Dispatch, M1938, khaki
Binoculars, M3, w/case, M17
Knife, Pocket (switchblade), M2
Mask, Gas, Assault, M5, w/case, rubberized
Mask, Gas, lightweight service, 3 snap, OD or khaki
Rope, Parachutist’s, (3/8" x 25’, white cotton)
Panel, Drop Zone Marker, A1-140B, w/case
Soldier’s Handbook, FM 21-100
Pick-Mattock, w/case. OD or khaki
Mess kit M1942 w/ utensils
Wire Cutters, M1936, w/case
Class A Impression
Coat, Wool Serge, 4-Pocket or “Ike” Jacket, Field, M1944
Trousers, Wool Serge, EM, M1937
Shirt, LS, Wool, OD#3
Tie, khaki, cotton or mohair
Cap, Garrison ("Overseas Cap"), wool, OD, w/ infantry piping and parachutist’s patch
Miscellaneous Gear-Barracks Impression
Footlocker, Plywood, OD
Sheet, Cotton, White (2)
Blanket, Wool, OD, M1934
Bag, Duffel, or Bag, Barracks
Personal Items
Shaving kit
ID card, pay record, etc.
Towel
K Rations
Sgt. Michael “Mayo” Duggan (SL)
Cpl. Robert “Mexican Bob” Beville (ASL)
Pfc. Fernando “Fernie” Marquez
Pfc. John Burgess
Pfc. Dave Prieto
Pfc. Michael O’Connor
Pfc. Randy Wells Jr.
Pfc. Gregory Templeton
Pvt. Brett Hodgson
Pvt. Victor Cabrera
Pvt. Collin Harris
On leave
Pvt. Johnny Mendoza (boot camp)
***All the guys on this roster have to pay RPS dues and 101AB dues each year so that we belong to both units. If any of our other guys want to also join, the 101 AB, they have to go through the selection process, get voted in and pay the appropriate dues. You have to belong to their forums also @ 506thrps.com/506forum/index.php . Go to this link to get updated dues info: 506thrps.com/506forum/index.php?topic=6660.0 ***
D-Day Impression:
Helmet with chincup, net, scrim
M42 reenforced jumpsuit with pant suspenders
Wool shirt
T or A shirt in OD or white (or tea stained)
Jump Boots
Web belt and suspenders (felt pads optional)
or Cartridge belt and suspenders (felt pads optional)
First aid pouch with bandage
Entrenching tool with pouch (T or folding, one pick max per squad, one hand axe max per platoon)
Canteen, cup, cover
Spoon
Bayonet (rubber OK)
Fighting Knife M3
Swithcblade knife (repro)
Gas Mask Bag (Rubberized or M6 Canvas)
Mussette Bag
Raincoat
Let Down Rope
Gas Brassard (get from www.Serviceofsupply.com our OR unit)
Airborne 1st Aid Pouch
One cork (for blackening your face)
Grenades (2+)
CRICKET
D Bars
K rations
Optional Items
Wire cutters and pouch
Cloth Map
Utility/Hunting type knife
Compass (Lensatic, Wrist, or pocket watch type)
British Shell Dressing (one was issued to each man)
Matches in WP container
Flashlight (clear lense)
Jeep Cap
Mechanics Cap
Leather gloves
Wool (leather palm) gloves
goggles M43
Halizone tablets
GP Bag
Extras
Footpowder
Cigarettes
Zippo Lighter
Socks (extra Pair)
Camo parachute scarf
Hawkins mine
***THEY WILL BE LIMITING GERMAN EQUIPMENT AND SIDEARMS (NCO's and one other man per Squad)***
Market Garden through the end of the war Impression:
The authorized Uniform and equipment
Jacket, Field, M1943
Armband, 48 Star Flag, Pin-On Type
Trousers, Field, M1943 (rigger-modified)
Sweater, Wool, High Neck (5 button), w/correct WWII-style buttons
Scarf, Neck, Wool
Gloves, Wool, OD, Leather Palm
Boots, Combat, M1943, 2-Buckle
Overcoat, Wool Melton, OD (optional)
Boots, winter overshoes, 5 buckle rubber or insulated (optional if needed)
Approved Weapons
U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 Garand Bayonet,10”
M3 Knife
U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30, M1 or M1A1
Rifle, Automatic, Browning (BAR), M1918, M1918A1 or M1918A2 (semi auto)
Pistol, Automatic, Cal .45, M1911 or M1911A1
Pistol, Revolver, Cal .38, M10 (Victory Model)
Class 3 rentals (when available)
Sub-Machinegun, M1928, M1, or M1A1 (Thompson)
Sub-Machinegun, M3 or M3A1 (Grease-Gun)
Crew Served Machine Gun, Caliber .30, Light, Air Cooled, M1919A4 or M1919A6
Launcher, Rocket, Anti-tank, M1, M1A1, M9, or M9A1 (Bazooka)
Optional Gear:(not required)
M43 HBT uniform, dark or light shade
Watch
Shoulder pads, felt, gray
Ordnance (repro grenades, gammon bombs, etc.)
Case, Parachutist’s Rifle ("Griswold Bag")
Holster, Hip, .45, M1916
Holster, Shoulder, .45, M3 or Holster, Shoulder, .45, M7.
Bag, General Purpose (GP or Ammo Bag)
Disc, Helmet, Luminous
Goggles, All Purpose, Polaroid
Case, Map/Dispatch, M1938, khaki
Binoculars, M3, w/case, M17
Knife, Pocket (switchblade), M2
Mask, Gas, Assault, M5, w/case, rubberized
Mask, Gas, lightweight service, 3 snap, OD or khaki
Rope, Parachutist’s, (3/8" x 25’, white cotton)
Panel, Drop Zone Marker, A1-140B, w/case
Soldier’s Handbook, FM 21-100
Pick-Mattock, w/case. OD or khaki
Mess kit M1942 w/ utensils
Wire Cutters, M1936, w/case
Class A Impression
Coat, Wool Serge, 4-Pocket or “Ike” Jacket, Field, M1944
Trousers, Wool Serge, EM, M1937
Shirt, LS, Wool, OD#3
Tie, khaki, cotton or mohair
Cap, Garrison ("Overseas Cap"), wool, OD, w/ infantry piping and parachutist’s patch
Miscellaneous Gear-Barracks Impression
Footlocker, Plywood, OD
Sheet, Cotton, White (2)
Blanket, Wool, OD, M1934
Bag, Duffel, or Bag, Barracks
Personal Items
Shaving kit
ID card, pay record, etc.
Towel
K Rations