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Platoon Leaders
This section covers the combat equipment and weapons necessary for this role. It doesn't mention things like the uniform as every trooper had the same basic uniform. If you're interested in portraying the above position, you should have the following items:
Officially the platoon leader and platoon assistant leader received the two M1A1 Carbines issued to the Platoon HQ. However, you can see in the occasional photo, that they carried on of the M3 Grease Guns that Co.HQ was issued.
Note* No group duties are assigned to officers, since our restructure, we don't have any!
- M1A1 Carbine (M3 Grease Gun)
- M3 Knife
- Lensatic Compass & Pouch
- Binoculars
- Map Case
- M1936 Pistol Belt
- M1936 Suspenders
- 2/3 Small Rigger Pouches
2 M1A1 15-round mags per pouch
1 .30 carbine 50 round box per pouch
- Musette Bag
- First Aid Pouch & Tin
- M1910/M1942 Canteen Cover
- Canteen & Cup
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