Weaponry

The weapons listed below were used by both the gliderborne and parachute troops. They also formed the backbone of the standard infantry with the exception of the folding carbine.

• Pistol, Cal.45, Automatic, M-1911A1
• Carbine, Cal.30, M1A1
• Thompson Submachine Gun, Cal.45, M1A1
• U.S. Rifle, Cal.30, M1
• Browning Automatic Rifle, Cal.30, M-1918A2
• Submachine Gun, Cal.45, M3, "Grease Gun"
• Browning Machine Gun, Cal.30, M-1919A4
• Rocket Launcher, 2.36 Inch, M1A1

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