Required Uniform & Equipment / der Erste Zug


	•	We are a non-political organization.
	•	Authenticity is strictly enforced.
	•	Must be at least 15 years old.
	•	Must be in good physical health.
	•	Must have all required gear.
	•	First person reenacting.
	•	We portray average infantry units.
	•	We drill & train in field tactics.
	•	You will live on the line.

Required Uniforms & Equipment...

The following is general guidelines to direct prospective members in the pursuit of collecting the basic German infantryman's kit. Please keep in mind that our main impression is of a mid to late-war (1943-45) German infantryman; the list below reflects this aim. Early war items are acceptable, but this is depending on the event. In general we do not encourage purchasing such items until first acquiring the basic mid to late-war kit here.

If you are new to reenacting, the following most likely will seem overwhelming. Don't worry, we will help you along in this process. With guidance from the Alte Hasse of the group, when you are ready to take the field, you will do so with a great kit & the basic knowledge of a German soldaten.

The Items
Before attending events, der Erste Zug requires all prospective & current members to obtain ALL items listed in "Phase One" of the Required Uniform & Equipment Items list below. This is to ensure that everyone's impression is complete (to a minimal standard) & they are prepared for most unit scenarios & activities. Yes, this seems a bit excessive, but we would rather see quality over quantity at events. We only look good when you look good.

All of the basic required uniform & equipment items you will need to get started can be found here:

•	Required Uniform & Equipment Items

Please note that in addition to the general kit requirements, der Erste Zug may require additional items for a specific event. For example, our barracks impression at the Fort Indiantown Gap event requires proper German bedding, barracks stools, tornisters, etc...

The Sources
There are a wide variety of vendors on the market with varying ranges of quality. For this reason, there are two standard rules set forth by the unit founders pertaining the acquisition of any & all uniform items & equipment:

1.) All items must only be obtained through authorized suppliers. Any & all items obtained through un-authorized suppliers must first be approved through the unit founders prior to purchase. Any existing items may be deemed unauthorized upon inspection.

2.) At any time, any item may be deemed un-authorized by the founders. This may be the direct result of the constant upgrading of reproduction techniques. It is not our mission to fall behind, but rather lead the way as the most authentic looking landsers in the hobby. Remember, what once may have been a state of the art reproduction several years ago has probably been rendered obsolete as reproduction techniques are vastly improving.

For current authorized reproductions and/or sources, please contact Rob Berg (hartmut.berg@dererstezug.com). He will be happy to answer any of your questions and assist you in any way they can.