| Equipment Checklist |
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| I. UNIFORM: A. Tropical shirt/trousers B. M-38 Soft cap (neck flaps optional) C. Puttees D. Brown Ankle Boots II. EQUIPMENT: A. Steel Helmet Japanese preferred, Modified Swedish w/3 pad liner B. Leather Equipment 2 front pouches, reverse opening, rear pouch, belt with open face buckle, frog) C. Canteen* (see below) D. Breadbag* (see below) E. Mess kit III. OPTIONAL/ADVANCED: A. Backpack/tube pack B. Gas mask bag C. Good luck flag D. "Body flag" E. Shelter half w/poles F. Helmet cover w/net G. Rice bowl w/chopsticks IV. WEAPON: (see weapons page) * While not an exact match for IJA equipment, Chinese canteens and breadbags can provide a passable appearance until the correct items are obtained. |