From Jungle Fire to Island Victory: The 164th Infantry in the Philippines

DESCRIPTION

Packing List in order to portray the infantrymen of the 164th Infantry Regimental Combat Team as they appeared in the Phillipines Campaigns of Leyte, Cebu, and Negros Islands. Below are the required and suggested items and vendors to assist members of the 164th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. While the suggested vendors have various reproductions, in many instances original personal and field items are preferred. 

2. PACKING LIST

  1. Individual Clothing

  1. Jacket and Trousers, Herringbone Twill - “2nd Pattern”

  2. Shirt, Cotton, Khaki

  3. Undershirt, Cotton, White or OD

  4. Jacket, Field, M-1943 or Jacket, Field, M-1941 (OPTIONAL)

  5. Army Web Belt, OD3 w/ blackened buckle

  6. Drawers, Cotton, Shorts, OD or White

  7. Socks, Light or Cushioned Sole, OD or White

  8. Shirt, Knit, Wool, OD - “Jungle Sweater”   (OPTIONAL)

  9. Handkerchief, Cotton, White or OD or Civilian   (OPTIONAL)

  10. Helmet, Steel, M1, Complete OD Straps

  11.  Cap, Herringbone Twill

  12. Boots, Service, Combat - “Double Buckle”

Individual Equipment

  1. M-1928 Haversack Pack w/ Meat Pouch

  2. Pack, Jungle, OD    (OPTIONAL)

  3. M-1944 Infantry Pack   (OPTIONAL)

  4. 2x  Canteen &  1-2x Cup, M-1910 or M1942, Stainless Steel or Aluminium

  5. 2x  Cover, Canteen, M-1910

  6. Pouch, First Aid Packet w/ Bandage

  7. Kit and Container, First Aid, Jungle, M-2   w/ Contents

  8. Intrenching Tool, M-1910 or Intrenching Tool, M-1943

  9. Carrier, Shovel, Intrenching, M-1910 or M-1943

  10. Poncho, Hoodless, Synthetic

  11.  Spoon, M-1926

  12. Mess Kit, M1942

  13. Identification Tags, Army on Metal Chain, or Beaded Chain

  14. Tent, Shelter Half, OD “1st Model” or “New Model”  (OPTIONAL)

  15. Bag, Carrying, Ammunition (Optional)


Personal Items

  1. Brush, Tooth

  2. Toiletry Set/ Drawstring Bag

  3. Tooth Powder or Paste

  4. Soap & Soap Dish

  5. Razor, Safety

  6. Towel, Huck, White

  7. Tobacco Products and Ephemera

  8. Pocket Knives and Can Openers

  9. Toilet Paper and Ration Items

  10. Insect Powder and Repellent

  11.  Mosquito Head Net

  12.  Books, Writing Paper, Pencils, and Mail

    Organizational Equipment

  1. Compass, Lensatic, Luminous Dial, w/ Case- 1 per Officer & NCOs

  2. Binocular, M13 - 1 Per Officer and NCO

  3. Launcher, Grenade, M7 -  10 per Platoon (3 per Squad)

  4. Flashlight, TL-122 - 1 per Officer and Staff NCOs

  5. EE-8 Field Telephone w/ Leather or Canvas Case- 4-6 per Company

  6. SCR- 536 Hand Held Radio - 1 per Platoon

    Weapons & Their Specific Equipment

  1. Rifle, U.S., Cal.  .30, M1  “Garand”

    1. Belt, Cartridge, Cal.  .30, Dismounted - M-1917 or M1923

    2. Bayonet, M1 w/ Scabbard,   Bayonet, M7

    3. Case, Oiler, and Thong, w. Brush and Thong complete

    4. Container, Grease, M1

    5. Brush, Cleaning, Cal.  .30, M31 (Bristle)

    6. Pouch, Web or Vinyl, Cleaning

    7. Bandoleer, M1, unmarked

    8. Sling, Gun M1907, Leather or Sling, Web, OD

  2. Carbine, Cal.  .30, M1

    1. Equipment Dependent

    2. 1 per Platoon

  3. Rifle, Browning, Automatic, Cal.  .30, M1918A2

    1. Equipment Dependent

    2. 1 per Squad

  4. Gun, Submachine, Cal.  .45, Thompson, M1 and M1A1

    1. Equipment Dependent

    2. 6 per Company

  5. Grenades, Fragmentation, MkII- OD


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