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WEAPONS
While there were
many different types of troops within the 5th Ranger Battalion, the goal
of this organization is to recreate the "average joe"; the
rifleman. Therefore, it is required that each member purchase an M1 Rifle
when joining the unit. Non-Commissioned Officers can use M1 Rifles as well
as Thompsons and occasionally the M1 Carbine. Officers have the same
expectations as NCO's. However, truly, the M1 should remain the
standard arm for most everyone in the unit, as it was by far the preferred
firearm of the World War II Ranger, and could be seen being toted by
everyone from the lowliest buck Private the the Lieutenant Colonel's
commanding the entire Battalion.
The M3 Knife is required for all members of Able Company. This "trench knife" was issued to every member of the
2nd and 5th Ranger Battalions and saw use in either the M6 leather or M8
plastic scabbard. While not required, the less visible M2 Parachutist
pocket knife was also issued to the entirety of the Battalion, as
documented by A Co. Ranger James Gabaree, and often worn on a lanyard
attached to the field jacket.
The last major point is regarding safety...safety
is of the up most importance and is taken extremely serious in this unit!!
Additionally, all local as well as federal laws apply to combat arms used,
and NO Class 3 weapons are allowed within the unit. All weapons requiring
papers must have them or the unit member will be asked to leave the event.
Required items
will be highlighted in blue 
while optional items will be
seem next to a black 
box.
Edged
Weapons
M3 Combat Knife
M6 Leather or M8 Plastic Scabbard for M3 Knife
M2 Parachutist Pocket Knife
M1 Garand 10' Bayonet with Scabbard
M1 Garand
Rifle with M1907 Leather Sling and Bayonet
M1A1 or
M1928A1 Thompson
*Can be
utilized by the rank of S/Sgt. and up, as well as by Officers
M1911A1
Colt. 45 Automatic
*To be
utilized by the rank of Sgt. and up
** No shoulder holsters are to be utilized due to lack of significant
photographic evidence
M1 Carbine
M1918A2
Browning Automatic Rifle (semi-automatic only)
M1919A4 .30
Caliber Light Machine Gun (non or semi-automatic only)
M1A1
Bazooka with accessories (non-firing only)
60 and/or
81mm mortar (non-firing only)
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