Post by FRISCAN on Dec 22, 2008 23:57:55 GMT -5
Afternoon Dogfaces,
Today a new lesson from Able Co., U.S. 30th Infantry. This afternoon, the "hobo" roll for short distance marches.
Heres a couple of instance of "Hobo's" in use by the U.S. 30th Infantry Regiment during World War II:
A U.S. 30th Infantry soldier in Besancon, France, ca. 1944.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/30thGIBesancon_1.jpg
Another U.S. 30th Infantry soldier passing through Besancon, France, ca. 1944.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/30thGIBesancon_2.jpg
The "Hobo" is not truly designed for long distance marches, for that you have the M-1910/1928 Haversack. The "Hobo" is a make-shift short term basic necessity travel item. In short if your to take a town and secure it and its pretty much a one to two day job then the "hobo" is the way to go. What the boys from Able Company intend this lesson for is to be a basis in which to work from.
Here is how this Dogface packs his, enjoy!:
Step #1: Layout everything you feel you need for a short term march.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040022.jpg
Step: #2: Layout your GI blanket its full length and width. Then fold it over once its length and then again till the two folds become even the full length. Then place your long drawers on top of your GI blanket laid out their full length.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040024.jpg
Step #3: Place your long drawrers, top section on top of that.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040025.jpg
Step #4: Next an extra pair of OD Drawers.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040026.jpg
Step #5: Next two extra OD handkerchiefs.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040027.jpg
Step #6: Next a small OD hand towel.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040028.jpg
Step #7: Next two extra pair OD Socks.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040029.jpg
Step #8: Next add an OD Wool Scarf in case the advent its cold.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040030.jpg
Step #9: Next add all of the smaller items you may need. Here I have placed a: bar of soap, sewing kit, toothbrush, extra pair of shoe laces and a can of foot powder.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040019.jpg
Step #10: Next roll it up and secure it using rope or twine.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040020.jpg
Step #11: Finally, attach some sort of strap or rope will be sufficient. Then sling it across either shoulder and your ready to take that town in Italy or Southern France. lol.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040021.jpg
I hope this has been helpful to everyone. Please feel free to comment if you have any questions. BTW, myself and Lil' Beav are in competition to see who can roll one the best, all in the name of fun.
The judge is Barrelhunter(Jim).
Regards,
Sgt. James F. Dunigan, III(NCOIC)
First Battalion, Able Company
U.S. 30th Infantry Regiment
U.S. 3rd Infantry Division(Reenacted)
Today a new lesson from Able Co., U.S. 30th Infantry. This afternoon, the "hobo" roll for short distance marches.
Heres a couple of instance of "Hobo's" in use by the U.S. 30th Infantry Regiment during World War II:
A U.S. 30th Infantry soldier in Besancon, France, ca. 1944.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/30thGIBesancon_1.jpg
Another U.S. 30th Infantry soldier passing through Besancon, France, ca. 1944.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/30thGIBesancon_2.jpg
The "Hobo" is not truly designed for long distance marches, for that you have the M-1910/1928 Haversack. The "Hobo" is a make-shift short term basic necessity travel item. In short if your to take a town and secure it and its pretty much a one to two day job then the "hobo" is the way to go. What the boys from Able Company intend this lesson for is to be a basis in which to work from.
Here is how this Dogface packs his, enjoy!:
Step #1: Layout everything you feel you need for a short term march.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040022.jpg
Step: #2: Layout your GI blanket its full length and width. Then fold it over once its length and then again till the two folds become even the full length. Then place your long drawers on top of your GI blanket laid out their full length.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040024.jpg
Step #3: Place your long drawrers, top section on top of that.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040025.jpg
Step #4: Next an extra pair of OD Drawers.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040026.jpg
Step #5: Next two extra OD handkerchiefs.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040027.jpg
Step #6: Next a small OD hand towel.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040028.jpg
Step #7: Next two extra pair OD Socks.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040029.jpg
Step #8: Next add an OD Wool Scarf in case the advent its cold.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040030.jpg
Step #9: Next add all of the smaller items you may need. Here I have placed a: bar of soap, sewing kit, toothbrush, extra pair of shoe laces and a can of foot powder.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040019.jpg
Step #10: Next roll it up and secure it using rope or twine.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040020.jpg
Step #11: Finally, attach some sort of strap or rope will be sufficient. Then sling it across either shoulder and your ready to take that town in Italy or Southern France. lol.
i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/aco_30thir_3rdid/P7040021.jpg
I hope this has been helpful to everyone. Please feel free to comment if you have any questions. BTW, myself and Lil' Beav are in competition to see who can roll one the best, all in the name of fun.
The judge is Barrelhunter(Jim).
Regards,
Sgt. James F. Dunigan, III(NCOIC)
First Battalion, Able Company
U.S. 30th Infantry Regiment
U.S. 3rd Infantry Division(Reenacted)