{"id":139,"date":"2020-01-18T12:37:38","date_gmt":"2020-01-18T18:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smiley401.wordpress.com\/?page_id=139"},"modified":"2024-10-29T19:51:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T19:51:11","slug":"combat-impressions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/401gir.com\/?page_id=139","title":{"rendered":"Combat Impressions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Members of C\/401 (Reenacted) are expected to have at least two basic impressions. The “Normandy” impression (19 October 1943 \u2013 13 July 1944<\/strong>) is accurate for pre-Normandy training in England and Normandy. The “Late War” impression is accurate for Operation Market Garden (14 July 1944 – 8 May 1945<\/strong>) through the end of the war. The \u201cBasic Early War\u201d Impressions are highly recommended, but only required at rare \u201cEarly War\u201d events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basic Early War (Camp Claiborne) Impression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To attend Early War events, you must have or be able to borrow the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For field exercises:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • M1 Helmet & (preferably) early war Hawley Liner (I have found NO evidence of M1917A1 Helmets used by the glider men at Claiborne)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Jacket, Herringbone Twill, M1941, Army (Often called 1st Pattern HBTs; 2nd Pattern light shade acceptable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Trousers, Herringbone Twill, M1941, Army (Often called 1st Pattern HBTs; 2nd Pattern light shade acceptable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Belt, Khaki, Black Buckle, Open Frame M-1937<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Jacket, Field, M-1941<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • OD3 M1910 or M1928 Haversack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • OD3 M1910 T-Handle Shovel w\/ Carrier<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • M1 or M1903 Rifle w\/ sling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • M1VA1 Assault Gas Mask Bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • M1923 10-Pocket Cartridge Belt, OD3 with:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • M1924 or M1942 First Aid Pouch w\/ Bandage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 16\u2019\u2019 Bayonet and Scabbard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • OD3 M1910 or M1924 Canteen Carrier with Canteen and Cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • M1938 Canvas leggings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Service Shoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    \n

    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For garrison duty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Shirt, Cotton, Khaki, EM <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Pants, Cotton, Khaki, EM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Belt, Khaki, Black Buckle, Open Frame M-1937<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • M1923 10-Pocket Cartridge Belt, OD3 (Optional) with:\n
        \n
      • M1942 First Aid Pouch w\/ Bandage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • OD3 M1910 or M1924 Canteen Carrier with Canteen and Cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • M1938 Canvas leggings (Optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Service Shoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Basic Normandy Impression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        To attend Normandy-centered events, you must have or be able to borrow the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • M1 Helmet & Liner w\/ White Club & Ticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Shirt, Wool, EM OD \u201cMustard\u201d, M-1937 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Jacket, Field, M-1941<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • M1 Rifle w\/ sling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • M1923 10-Pocket Cartridge Belt with:\n
            \n
          • OD3 M1942 First Aid Pouch w\/ Bandage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • OD3 M1910 or M1923 Canteen Carrier<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • OD3 M1910 or M1924, Canteen and Cu <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Pants, Wool, EM OD \u201cMustard\u201d M-1937 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • M1938 Canvas leggings <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Low-quarter boot, Garrison or Rough out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Not Pictured:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • M1941 wool knit cap (\u201cJeep\u201d Cap) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Mess Kit w\/ Eating Utensils<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • M1938 Rain Coat, Rubberized<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • M1943 OD Shade 7 HBT Jacket & Pants Belt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Belt, Khaki, Black Buckle, Open Frame M-1937<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
              \"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
              \n\n\n\n

              Complete Early War Impression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Unit members are expected to have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • M1 Helmet & Liner w\/ White Club & Ticks Khaki Helmet Net<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Shirt, Wool, EM OD \u201cMustard\u201d, M-1937 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Jacket, Field, M-1941<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • M1910 or M1928 Haversack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • OD3 M1910 T-Handle Shovel w\/ Carrier<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • M1 Rifle w\/ sling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • M5 Assault Gas Mask Bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • M1923 10-Pocket Cartridge Belt, OD3 with:\n
                  \n
                • M1942 First Aid Pouch w\/ Bandage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • M1942 Bayonet and Scabbard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • OD3 M1910 or M1924 Canteen Carrier with Canteen and Cup <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • M1943 OD Shade 7 HBT Pants<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • M1938 Canvas leggings <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Low-quarter boot, Garrison or Rough out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                  \n

                  Not Pictured:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • M1941 wool knit cap (\u201cJeep\u201d Cap) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Mess Kit w\/ Eating Utensils<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Wool Overcoat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • M1938 Rain Coat, Rubberized<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • OD M1941 HBT Fatigue Hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • M1943 OD Shade 7 HBT Jacket<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Pants, Wool, EM OD \u201cMustard\u201d M-1937<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Belt, Khaki, Black Buckle, Open Frame M-1937<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Also Photographed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • M1928 Life Belt (for D-Day Impressions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Khaki Cotton Bandoleer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
                      \"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                      \n\n\n\n

                      Basic Late War Impression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      To attend Late War events, you must have or be able to borrow the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • M1 Helmet & Liner w\/ White Club & Ticks Khaki Helmet Net<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Shirt, Wool, EM OD \u201cMustard\u201d, M-1937<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Jacket, Field, M-1943<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • M1910 or M1923 Haversack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • M1 Rifle with sling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • M1923 10-Pocket Cartridge Belt with:\n
                          \n
                        • OD3 M1942 First Aid Pouch w\/ Bandage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • OD3 M1910 or M1924 Canteen Carrier with Canteen and Cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Trousers, Field, M-1943, Rigger Modified<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • M1943 Double-Buckle Boots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                          \n\n\n\n

                          Complete Late War Impression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          Unit members are expected to have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            \n
                          • M1 Helmet & Liner w\/ White Club & Ticks Khaki Helmet Net<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • M1943 Hood<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Shirt, Wool, EM OD \u201cMustard\u201d, M-1937 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Jacket, Field, M-1943<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • M1910 or M1923 Haversack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • OD3 or OD7 M1943 Entrenching Tool with Carrier <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • M1 Rifle with sling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • M6 Lightweight Gas Mask Bag <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • M1923 10-Pocket Cartridge Belt with:\n
                              \n
                            • OD3 M1942 First Aid Pouch w\/ Bandage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • OD3 M1910 or M1924 Canteen Carrier with Canteen and Cup <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Pants, Wool, EM OD \u201cMustard\u201d M-1937<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Trousers, Field, M-1943, Rigger Modified <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • M1943 Double-Buckle Boots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
                              \"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                              <\/div>\n\n\n\n
                              \"\"<\/figure>
                              \n

                              Not Pictured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                \n
                              • M1941 wool knit cap (\u201cJeep\u201d Cap)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Mess Kit w\/ Eating Utensils<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Wool Overcoat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • M1938 Rain Coat, Rubberized<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • OD M1941 HBT Fatigue Hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • M1943 OD Shade 7 HBT Jacket<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Pants, Wool, EM OD \u201cMustard\u201d M-1937<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Belt, Khaki, Black Buckle, Open Frame M-1937<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                Also Photographed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                • Mae West Life Preserver (for Market Garden Landing impressions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Khaki Cotton Bandoleer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                  Note: Pfc. Smiley does not have his Haversack attached correctly. It should rest at the top of the back.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                                  Members of C\/401 (Reenacted) are expected to have at least two basic impressions. The “Normandy” impression (19 October 1943 \u2013 13 July 1944) is accurate for pre-Normandy training in England and Normandy. The “Late War” impression is accurate for Operation Market Garden (14 July 1944 – 8 May 1945) through the end of the war. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":142,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-139","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/401gir.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/139","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/401gir.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/401gir.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/401gir.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/401gir.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=139"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/401gir.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/139\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":750,"href":"https:\/\/401gir.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/139\/revisions\/750"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/401gir.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/401gir.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=139"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}