The Light Machine Gun Team is one of the most effective tools of supression within the Rifle Company. Being a part of the Weapons Platoon, they would be sent where needed on the line. Whether to bolster the defenses, or act as a base of fire on the assault.
*The Light Machine Gun Team is comprised of 5 members. There is 1 Team Leader, 1 Gunner, 1 Assistant Gunner, and 2 Ammunition Bearers as detailed in the image at the bottom of this page.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Uniform
❏ M1 Helmet
❏ Jeep Cap
❏ Field Jacket
❏ 34th ID “Red Bulls” Insignia
❏ Wool Shirt
❏ Undershirt
❏ Wool Trousers
❏ Trouser Belt
❏ Leggings (If Applicable)
❏ Wool Socks
❏ Boots
Field Gear
❏ Cartridge Belt (For M1 Garand) OR Pistol Belt (For M1 Carbine/M1911)
❏ First Aid Pouch
❏ Canteen with Canteen Cover & Cup
❏ Mess Kit with Metal Utensils
❏ Entrenching Tool & Carrier
❏ Haversack
❏ Wool Blanket
❏ Shelter Half
Weapon For Gunner
❏ Browning Machine Gun
❏ M1 Garand with M1 Garand Sling OR M1 Carbine with Carbine Sling OR M1911 with Pistol Holster
Weapon For Ammunition Bearers
❏ M1 Garand with M1 Garand Sling OR M1 Carbine with Carbine Sling
RECOMMENDED OR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
❏ Helmet Net
❏ Wool Scarf
❏ Cold Weather Coat
❏ Cold Weather Undergarments
❏ Raincoat
❏ Gloves
❏ Period Correct Socks
❏ Rifle Bandoliers
❏ General Purpose Bag
❏ Gas Mask Bag
❏ Musette Bag
❏ Packboard
❏ Flashlight
EVENT MANDATED EQUIPMENT
❏ Approved Eye Protection
❏ Airsoft Batteries & Other Airsoft Power Sources (If applicable.)
❏ Individual First Aid Kit
❏ Personal Hygiene Kit
Helpful Resources Specific to the Role of the US Light Machine Gun Team
