Forward Echelon, Communications Zone

This is the base layer of the field uniform consisting of the wool shirtwaist, the wool trouser liners (1st Pattern) and the American Red Cross sweater vest.
The mid-layer field uniform consists of the base layer with the addition of trouser covers (1st Pattern), leggings, field shoes, M-1943 jacket liner, and knit cap.
This consists of the middle and base layers, with the addition of the M-1943 jacket and the M1 helmet.

Uniform of the WAC detachment to Forward Echelon, Communications Zone, from D+38.

Uniform:

  • Cap, Wool, Knit, M-1941
  • M1 helmet with liner
  • Jacket, Field, M-1943, Women
  • Liner, Jacket, Field, M-1943, Women
  • Waist, Wool, Women’s
  • Trousers, Women’s, Wool, Liner (1st or 2nd Pattern)
  • Trousers, Women’s, Outer Cover (1st or 2nd Pattern)
  • Shoes, Field, Women’s
  • Leggings, Canvas, Women’s
  • Vest, Women’s, Winter (Optional)
  • Panties, Women’s, Winter (Optional)
  • ARC Sweater Vest (Optional)

 

Field Gear:

  • Belt, Pistol-or-Revolver, M-1936
  • Pouch, First Aid Packet, M-1942
  • M1910 canteen and cup with cover
  • Bag, Canvas, Field, od, M-1936
  • Suspenders, Belt, M-1936.