ENLISTED INFANTRY             STANDARD

M1928 Haversack Load Bearing Gear
The M1928 Haversack was the standard pack for all infantrymen in WWII including Rangers. It was used as an assault pack; light field pack, an improvised back-pack and as a complete field pack when used with the M1928 pack carrier. The M1928 Haversack is the primary load bearing pack used the by the 5th Rangers from D-day onward.

Haversack, Cartridge Belt, Canteen, M1910 T-Handle Shovel, First Aid Pouch, M1 Garande Bayonet,

Optional: GP Bag, Bandaler,

                                               OPTIONAL AND REQUIRED ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR ENLISTED:   

WIRE CUTTERS W/ POUCH, CARBINE MAG. POUCH, GENERAL PURPOSE BAG(GP), BANDALER FOR WEAPON M3 BAYONET.

OPTIONAL AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR NCO AND OFFICER.  REQUIRED IN RED/OPTIONAL IN BLACK:

M1938 MAP/DISPATCH CASE,

COMPASS W/POUCH

BINOCULARS

FLASHLIGHT

M1911 .45 WITH HOLSTER ATTACHED TO BELT, "NO SHOULDER HOLSTERS"

M1 GARAND BAYONET OR M3 FIGHTING KNIFE

M1943 FOLDING SHOVEL

THOMPSON/GREASE GUN MAGAZINE BAG

20rd MAGAZINE 3 OR 5 POCKET POUCH

D-Day Invasion: 6 June 1944
The Assault Vest or Assault Jacket (sometimes called the Invasion Vest) is a one-piece vest type load bearing item designed to replace the M1928 haversack system; specifically for the Allied invasion of Normandy. The color of the vest seen in original photos is almost entirely OD#7 green. However, OD#3 "khaki" vests do exist and were used. Makers included Tweedie and Harian.

ISSUED TO NCO AND OFFICERS IN SMALL AMOUNTS

INVASION GAS MASK BAG, M1926 LIFE PRESERVER ALSO SEEN IN PICTURE