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Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States, 1917 - To be used by Engineer companies (dismounted) and Coast Artillery companies for Infantry instruction and training by United States War Department
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The field kit consists of--

(a) The clothing worn on the person.
(b) Arms and equipment, consisting of--

FOR EACH ENLISTED MAN.[1]

1 first-aid packet.
1 pouch for first-aid packet.
1 canteen.
1 canteen cover.
1 can, bacon.
1 can, condiment.
1 pack carrier (except individually mounted men).
1 haversack (except individually mounted men).
1 meat can.
1 cup.
1 knife.
1 fork.
1 spoon.
1 shelter tent half.
1 shelter tent pole (when issued).
5 shelter tent pins.
1 identification tag with tape.

[Footnote 1: New model equipment, 1910. The old model equipment
is the same except omit canteen cover, bacon and condiment cans,
and pack carrier, and add 1 cartridge-belt suspenders, 1 canteen
strap, and 1 blanket-roll straps, set.]