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Uniform & Kit

Image of Basic Airborne Kit

Enlisted Man

Garrison Cap - OD with blue piping
Jumpsuit with rank on sleeve
Wool Shirt
Enlisted Man's Belt
Jump Boots

Officer

Garrison Cap - Chocolate with black and gold pip
Jumpsuit
Wool or Chocolate shirt with rank on collar
Officer's Belt
Jump Boots

Basic Airborne Kit

Pistol, M1 rifle or BAR belt
M36 suspenders
Musette bag
Holster & Colt .45 pistol
Colt .45 pouch
Canteen & cover
First-Aid pouch & carlisle tin
Airborne First-Aid packet
T-handle or M43 folding shovel
Jump rope
Wrist compass
Jump gloves
Assault gas mask bag
M3 jump knife
Airborne helmet (with A-frames and airborne chinstrap)

101st Airborne