India Company, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment
Proud Members of the Living History Association
Bucket Issue
On this page you will find a complete list of what you will need once you become a member of India Company 3/26. Not all of this will have to be bought right away. Items in italics are items that will be needed for your first event. In some cases loner gear is available . We want to help you get started and make you feel comfortable, not rush you and force you to buy a bunch of stuff you may decide you don't want. A solid copy of this list is available when you join.
This list looks daunting but don't let it scare you! It does NOT need to be purchased all at once. We take pride in the fact that we allow our members to attend events while they put their kits together.
Finally; this list is meant for India Company 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment not 3rd Force Recon. A gear list for Recon will be given on an individual basis as members join.
Basic Uniform
• Repro 3rd Pattern R/S Jungle Fatigue Coat (Economy)
Mooremilitaria.com
• Repro 3rd Pattern R/S Jungle Fatigue Coat (Economy)
Mooremilitaria.com
• Repro 3rd Pattern R/S Jungle Fatigue Set (Economy)
Mooremilitaria.com
• Utility Cover, OD, USMC Reproduction
Mooremilitaria.com
*NOTE: You might be able to find this at a Military Surplus Store much cheaper.
• Military Issue Green Canvas Jungle Boots- VIETNAM ERA
*NOTE: Check with superiors before ordering to ensure accuracy!
• Belt, Trouser, Web, USMC
Mooremilitaria.com
• OD Green T-shirts (Can be found just about anywhere. Mooremilitaria.com has them for $8.00)
• OD Green Military GI Socks (Can be found just about anywhere.)
• Dog Tags (Pair)
Mooremilitaria.com(Customizable)
• USMC Iron-on Transfer (Stamp Kit) This is for your utility jacket
Mooremilitaria.com
Weapons Related
• M7 Bayonet with M8A1 Scabbard
Mooremilitaria.com
• USMC Combat Knife (Kabar)
Mooremilitaria.com (note that this does not have to be made by Kabar company but should look exactly like a Kabar)
• OD Cotton M1 Rifle Sling
Mooremilitaria.com
• Bandoleer Re-Pack Kit M16
Mooremilitaria.com
• M-16 Magazines 20 round(enough for your magazine pouches)
Mooremilitaria.com
• "Hollywood" M16 blank adapter (BFA)
Mooremilitaria.com
• M16 cleaning kit
Mooremilitaria.com
• M16A1 Rifle (can be blank fire only. Does NOT have to be full automatic)
**Note: If you can find these things somewhere cheaper, by all means buy them but check and make sure it's the right model! You are responsible for the accuracy of your gear!
Basic Gear
• M-1 Helmet Complete, Reenactors
Mooremilitaria.com - M-1-helmet-complete-reenactor
• M56 Pistol Belt, Vertical
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• M56 Field Suspenders
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• M61 Individual Field Pack
Mooremilitaria.com
• M56 Compass Pouch (Officers and NCOs ONLY)
Mooremilitaria.com
• 1qt Canteen USGI, NEW (x2)
Mooremilitaria.com
• USGI t-handle Canteen Cup
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• M56 Canteen Cover (x2)
Mooremilitaria.com
• USGI Mess Kit, VN Dated
Mooremilitaria.com
• USGI Mess Utensil Set
Mooremilitaria.com
• Poncho Heavy, Rubberized
Mooremilitaria.com
• Poncho Liner, EDRL
Mooremilitaria.com
• M56 Universal Small Arms Ammunition Pouch (x2)
Mooremilitaria.com
• M51 Combination tool w/ cover
Mooremilitaria.com
• First Aid Kit
• Small or Medium ALICE Pack
Colemans.com Medium unused- $79.99
• US Military Pup Tent (Shelter-half)
Colemans.com Unused- 59.95 Used- 39.95
• M1952A Armored Vest
• Map Case (Officers and Senior NCOs Only)
Mooremilitaria.com
**Note: You will be able to find quite a bit of this second hand and at military surplus shops cheaper than the sites listed here. Be sure to check before buying! You are responsible for the accuracy of your gear!
Miscellaneous/Optional Gear
This gear is completely optional, but will serve to enhance your impression should you choose to purchase any of it. It should, by no means, be a priority.
• Repro EDRL Poplin Jungle Fatigue Set
Mooremilitaria.com
• OD Boonie Poplin Reproduction
Mooremilitaria.com
• EDRL Camo Boonie Reproduction
Mooremilitaria.com
• Military Style Wristwatch
Mooremilitaria.com
• OD Towel
Mooremilitaria.com
**NOTE: There are plenty of personal items that regular infantry would have carried in the field. Feel free to pick it up as you find it and add it to your impression/collection.