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Because the 4th ID MP Platoon is
striving to accurately portray American soldiers from the period of 1941-1945, approved items have been listed here in order
to maintain consistency throughout the unit. Absent from this list may be items that contain model dates late during the war.
Some of these items, such as the M1945 pack system may not be used. Only items that saw service in the European Theater of
Operations during World War II may be used. If you are unsure about any uniform component or piece of gear, contact the unit
commander for guidance.
Members are encouraged to remain consistent in their portrayal of a military policeman of
the 4th Infantry Division with their Class "A" uniform. If you choose, you may however portray a member of another unit or
even a different branch of the military. If you choose to portray a 4th ID MP, you may only wear approved ribbons and rank.
Decorations of valor are prohibited unless you were actually awarded them in the service of our country.
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Field Uniforms
-M1941 Jacket, with
4th Infantry Division
patch on left shoulder
-Enlisted Wool Overcoat, Mackinaw or
Winter Combat
Jacket (all optional)
-Enlisted Wool Shirt (without epaulettes)
-Tan Wool Necktie (To be worn in the field
for
certain events)
-OD or White T-shirt
-Wool Field Trousers (light mustard shade preferred)
-Overseas Cap (with MP
piping or plain)
or Wool Jeep Cap
-G.I. Toe Cap Service Shoes with Leggings
-M1 Steel Helmet with Liner and
Leather Chinstrap.
Appropriate MP markings must be applied
(Helmet web chinstrap should be sewn)
-Khaki
or Olive Web Trouser Belt
w/ black open frame buckle
Alternate Uniforms (depending on scenario)
-M1943
Jacket
-M1943 Trousers
-HBT Jacket and Trousers
-Daisy Mae Hat
-M1943 Double-Buckle Boots,
Shoepacks
or Overshoes
Dress Uniforms
-Service Cap or Overseas Cap
(with MP piping
or plain)
-Wool Shirt
-Tan Wool Necktie
-Wool Trousers
-4-Pocket Tunic
-Ike Jacket
-Appropriate
footwear depending on uniform chosen
*Appropriate rank insignia must first be approved!
(see the unit commander)
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Field Equipment
-M1910
or M1928 Haversack
with Meat Can Pouch (preferred)
-Meat Can (Mess Kit) & Utensils
-M1936 Pistol
Belt (for those with a Carbine &/ or .45 Pistol)
& carbine mag pouches
-M1923 "10-Pocket" Cartridge Belt
(for
use with Springfield or M1 Garand Rifles)
-Canteen, Cup, & Carrier
-Carlisle Tin w/ Pouch
-M1910 T-Handle Shovel,
M1943 Folding E-Tool,
Pick mattock or Hatchet with appropriate carriers
-M1936 Musette Bag with general purpose
strap
-M1936 Suspenders
-Bedroll (Wool blanket/s or sleeping bag)
-Shelter Half Pup Tent (2 halves must have buttons
as
opposed to snaps)
-Personal Articles (Shaving kit, Playing Cards, etc.).
*All
non-regulation period personal items must
be approved by the unit commander before use.
-If you wear glasses,
you must have period eyewear!
MP Equipment
-Dark
Blue Wool MP Brassard
(Original or approved reproduction acceptable)
-Brass or OD Plastic Whistle
-"Hickok"
Pistol Lanyard
-M1916 Leather Pistol Holster & .45 cal. magazine pouch (only
to be carried by officers or
while on civil patrol duty!)
-WWII-era Military Police Training Manuals
Weapons
-M1 Carbine (without bayonet lug) (preferred)
-M1903A3 Springfield Rifle, Leather Sling
-M1 Garand Rifle, Leather
or Web Sling
(to be used sparingly, very few MP units carried these)
-M1928A1, M1 or M1A1 Thompson Submachine
gun
-M3 Greasegun Submachine gun
-M1911 or M1911A1 Semi-Auto .45 Pistol (only
to be carried by officers or
while on civil patrol duty!)
-Appropriate Bayonet for Springfield Rifles
-M3 Knife (if you are carrying a carbine)
*When the decision has been made for the unit to portray members of one of the 4th ID's infantry regiments,
additional weapons may be carried. See the unit commander for details.
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The above is just a basic guide to uniforms &
gear. If you have any
questions regarding any of the information on this handout, contact the unit commander or one of
the other members of the 4th Infantry Division Military Police Platoon Reenactment unit.
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