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78th
INFANTRY MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
The 78th Infantry WW II
re-enactment unit was formed in 1995, we have worked very hard over the
years to become one of the premiere WW II re-enactment units on the east
coast. We take our hobby very serious and we are very proud of our
unit. We have established guidelines to better our impression of a U.S.
Army combat infantryman in WWII. We portray a late war unit and must
maintain a high level of realism and authenticity because anything less
would be an insult to the veterans of WWII and to our Country.
The 78th strives to maintain
the highest level of authenticity possible at events. We have
established a uniform and equipment guide for new members. Therefore,
potential members must have the “basic requirements” before lining up
along side us at their first event. ! Our existing membership or “cadre”
will help you every step of the way. We will help you find all the
proper gear you need, answer any questions you may have, and we will
even show you how to lace up your leggings. In our group, you will see
that we will take the time to show new members the ropes.
We take care of our new members, but in return we expect dedication and
hard work. New members will learn the 78th history, so you will be able
to answer questions from the public. You will learn the manual of arms,
how to march and drill, how to clean your rifle, how to set up a platoon
camp, and how to maneuver in combat.
New members will see that in the 78th we are all equals, and we all
pitch in to get the job done. Your interest in WWII history and respect
for our honored WWII veterans brought you this far,
contact us and we will take you one step closer to actually being
there. If you are at an event we are attending ask for our
membership council (Matt Cattell, Jon Sasor or Terry Thomas)and they
will be glad to talk to you about joining the Unit.
Basic
Requirements:
Uniform/Clothing
1 HBT Uniform
1 Wool Uniform
Trouser belt
M-1941 JacketWool over seas cap with blue piping
Brown boots with leggings
Field Gear
M-1941 (M1) Helmet
U.S. Model M1 Garand, .30 cal
U.S. Model M1 Garand Bayonet
M-1923 Cartridge Belt
M-1910 Canteen and Cover
First Aid pouch
M-1928 Haversack with meat can pouch
M-1910 T-handle shovel or M-1943 E-Tool
M-6 Gas Mask Bag
General Purpose Bag
*All field gear
is khaki in color*
Below is a
demonstration of an infantryman with all
of the
required equipment.
   
If
you are serious about joining the premiere
Infantry Unit on the East Coast, if not the whole country,
contact us now and start your journey into a new and exciting
adventure!
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