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Light Machine Gunner

or the No. 1 position (fm 23-55)

This section covers the combat equipment and weapons necessary for this role. It doesn't mention things like the uniform as every trooper had the same basic uniform. If you're interested in portraying the above position, you should have the following items:

- .30 Calibre Browning M1919 LMG
- M1A1 Carbine (or M1 Garand if not available - see TO&E)
- M3 Knife
- 4 HE Grenades

- 2 GP (General Purpose) Bags
  1 'spam can' of .30 cal. ammo per bag
  Each belt is 250 rounds
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- M1936 Pistol Belt
- M1936 Suspenders
- 2 Small Rigger Pouches
  2 M1A1 15-round mags per pouch
  1 .30 carbine 50 round box per pouch
- Musette Bag
- First Aid Pouch & Tin
- M1910/M1942 Canteen Cover
- Canteen & Cup
- Entrenching Tool

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