Basic uniform requirements
The following is a list of the absolute minimum items needed to portray a rifleman in the 4ID. New recruits dont have to get everything at once, as many members have spare gear to use for loaner purposes. Howeaver, we do request that they have the basics by their fourth event.
Basic Uniform
Wool Shirt and Trousers
or
HBT uniform
Boots (either low quarter or double buckle)
Leggings
Jeep cap or HBT cap
Army service waistbelt
M1 Helmet with correct chinstrap and liner
Basic Gear
Canteen, cup and Cover, WWII style, either original or approved reproduction
M36 Suspenders
10 pocket, preferably Khacki
Carlisle bandage pouch (with bandage)
Mess Kit and utensils
E-Tool (Preferrably T-handle, but folding accepted if correct design)
The following are secondary uniform items. While not required, it is recommended that the recruit acquire most if not all of the following items within their first two years of meing a member of the 4th ID
Secondary Uniform Items
M41 or M43 jacket
Wool Overcoat
M43 Field trousers
Secondary Gear
M1910 or M1928 Haversack with meat can and E-tool
Musette Bag
Sleeping Bag and cover
Wool Blanket
Pup Tent (MUST be WWII era)
M3 Fighting Knife
GI Sweater
Mackinaw Poncho
