DISCLAIMER
For those who are new to reenacting, let me tell you, it should not be taken lightly. Acquiring a uniform can be VERY pricey. Not to mention it does require a lot of time, effort, and dedication. If you are not willing to meet those requirements, reenacting is not for you.
BASIC UNIFORM
Basic Gear (Mid-war)
-OD #3 ("Khaki") Summer Uniform (Early War)
-P41 HBT (Herringbone Twill) Utilities
-USMC Boondockers
-Leggings, USMC Markings
-M1940 USMC/NAVY Dogtags
-OD Socks/Drawers
-EM Web Belt
-"Khaki" Garrison Cap (AKA Pisscutter)
-M1 Steel Helmet (Front Seam!)
-WWII Camo Helmet Cover (Mid-late war)
-P41 HBT (Herringbone Twill) Utilities
-USMC Boondockers
-Leggings, USMC Markings
-M1940 USMC/NAVY Dogtags
-OD Socks/Drawers
-EM Web Belt
-"Khaki" Garrison Cap (AKA Pisscutter)
-M1 Steel Helmet (Front Seam!)
-WWII Camo Helmet Cover (Mid-late war)
BASIC WEB GEAR
Field layout of gear
-M1928 Cartridge Belt (If armed w/ Springfield M1903 or M1 Garand)
-USMC Pistol Belt (If armed with M1 Carbine or Thompson Submachine gun, etc)
-Wool Blanket
-Khaki Shelter Half or Camo Shelter Half
-Mess Kit
-1 or 2 M1910 Canteens/covers
-Entrenching Tool/Cover
-782-pack Haversack
-782-pack Knapsack
-P41 Pack Suspenders
- First Aid Pouch
-M2 Jungle Pouch (mid-late war)
-M1905 Bayonet (If armed with M1 Garand or M1903)
-KA-BAR USMC Knife
-Sea bag
-Footlocker (Strongly Recommend!)
-USMC Pistol Belt (If armed with M1 Carbine or Thompson Submachine gun, etc)
-Wool Blanket
-Khaki Shelter Half or Camo Shelter Half
-Mess Kit
-1 or 2 M1910 Canteens/covers
-Entrenching Tool/Cover
-782-pack Haversack
-782-pack Knapsack
-P41 Pack Suspenders
- First Aid Pouch
-M2 Jungle Pouch (mid-late war)
-M1905 Bayonet (If armed with M1 Garand or M1903)
-KA-BAR USMC Knife
-Sea bag
-Footlocker (Strongly Recommend!)
WEAPONS
A Marine operating an M2 Flamethrower sits to light his pipe - Iwo Jima, 1945.
-M1903 Springfield Rifle (Early-mid)
-M1 Garand
-M1 Carbine (Issued to officers or heavy weapons crewmen)
-Thompson M1A1 Submachine Gun (Officers, HW Crewmen)
-Colt .45 M1911 ACP (Officers, HW Crewmen)
-M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR)
CREW SERVED WEAPONS
-Browning M1919A4 Air-cooled .30 cal Light Machine Gun (LMG)
-Browning M1917A1 Water-cooled .30 HMG
-M2 Flamethrower
-M2 "Ma Deuce" .50 cal Heavy Machine Gun
-60mm Mortar
-81mm Mortar
-75mm Pack Howitzer
-M1 Garand
-M1 Carbine (Issued to officers or heavy weapons crewmen)
-Thompson M1A1 Submachine Gun (Officers, HW Crewmen)
-Colt .45 M1911 ACP (Officers, HW Crewmen)
-M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR)
CREW SERVED WEAPONS
-Browning M1919A4 Air-cooled .30 cal Light Machine Gun (LMG)
-Browning M1917A1 Water-cooled .30 HMG
-M2 Flamethrower
-M2 "Ma Deuce" .50 cal Heavy Machine Gun
-60mm Mortar
-81mm Mortar
-75mm Pack Howitzer