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Enlist in the Airborne!

Before you consider joining Easy Company and contacting Frank Sollitto we have a small list of requirements for individuals seeking to "fall in" with Easy Coy.

1. At least 21 years of age.
2. A monitary commitment towards purchase of gear and furthering your own impression.
3. A minimum participation commitment of 4 events per year (1 every quarter).
4. Dues of $25.00 per year.

It is recommended that new troopers, upon speaking with Frank Sollitto and their respective Platoon Leaders, strive for the following gear:

Enlisted Uniforms:
Overseas/Garrison Cap
M1937 Wool Shirt
M1937 Wool Trouser
Belt, waist
Suspenders, pant
Sweater, wool, long sleeved
Boots, jump pattern

Combat Uniforms:
M42 Jump Jacket (Reinforced)
M42 Jump Trousers (Reinforced)
M43 Field jacket
M43 Field Pants (Rigger Mod'd)

Misc. Articles:
M1938 Dismounted Raincoat
Gloves, cold weather
Undershirt, sleeveless
Undershirt, long sleeved
Under shorts
Underpants, (long johns)

Gear:
M1C, or M2 w/ Airborne liner
M1936 Suspenders
M1936 Mussette Bag
M1923 Cartridge Belt (or)
M1936 Pistol Belt w/ Rigger Pouches
M1910/M1941 Canteen Cover w/ Canteen and Cup

Either of the following:
M1943 E-tool w/ Cover
M1910 T-handle E-tool w/ Carrier
M 1919 Pickmattock w/ Carrier

Misc Gear:
M1938 Horsehide Gloves
M1938 Wire-cutter w/ Cover
M2 Switchblade
M3 Trench knife
TL-29 Linesman Kit
Airborne F/A packet

The following is the list of the minimum contents of an individuals mussette bag. Additional items may be added, but these are required:

For Enlisted personnel:
12' Para-cord
Mess kit
Matches or period lighter.
Hand towel (White or OD)
Weapons maintenance/cleaning kit
Triox or similar heater tabs
Shelter Half w/ pegs, rope and pole
Modern First Aid Kit
1 bar of soap
1 K Ration
1 pr. Socks

Officers and NCOs will add:
Garand or Carbine tool
Foot powder
Flash Light
M1938 Officer Map Case

NOTE: ALL web equipment is KHAKI unless otherwise stated.

If you have further questions, or would like to contact us by phone, please contact Frank Sollitto at:

860.379.5447 weeknights after 5PM