The U.K. Armored Infantry unit at East Wind is a portion of the Berlin Infantry Brigade. 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own), a light armored cavalry unit deployed to support the British Berlin Infantry Brigade.
You will fight primarily dismounted, as an infantryman. But when called to do so, you will mount up into real FV-432 tracked armored personnel carriers, and ride into battle. You will be the fastest moving, hardest hitting unit NATO will deploy at East Wind. You will know what it feels like to clatter along down steep skinny trails braced up tight in your armored box being shaken like a child's toy.
You will conduct both mounted and dismounted patrols both within friendly lines and deep into enemy territory. You will be tired, you will be bruised, you will be sore, but you will have an experience unlike any other. Forward as one...
Each individual attending as a U.K. Armored Infantryman is required to have all of the equipment listed on this page before they will be allowed entry to the field. Click on the name of each item for more details, and photos. There will be an inspection when you sign in. If you have questions, or are having trouble sourcing some items, please contact us.
While some of the equipment on the list may not seem to have immediate value, it is not just for the sake of realism or re-enacting. All the equipment is designed to work as a system, with other people's gear, and with the heavy equipment we provide. For example, it seems like any cup, bowl or plate would work for eating off. But using the correct mess kit means the serving line runs faster, and your kit fits into the cleaning equipment we provide.
Before being sure you have all of this stuff, be sure to read the list of items that you cannot bring.
Required Items:
- Correct U.K. airsoft weapon system.
- Sealed and rated goggles.
- Low or mid cap mags.
- At least two complete uniforms in DPM pattern.
- At least four pairs of socks.
- Warm hat.
- Warmth layer.
- Long johns or poly pro.
- U.K. issue Mk6 Kevlar helmet with DPM cover.
- U.K. body armor.
- Gloves.
- Quality full-leather or Gore-Tex boots.
- Military sleeping bag.
- Sleeping pad.
- U.K. issue DPM-pattern rain gear.
- Bergen rucksack.
- Load bearing gear.
- Wristwatch.
- Basha shelter.
- An entrenching tool, a mattock, a machete, or a hatchet.
- Knife.
- At least two dead rags.
- Capacity to carry at least two liters of water on patrol.
- Water purification tablets.
- Mess kit with silverware.
- U.K. military compass.
- Military type flashlight.
- Pad of paper and a pen/pencil
- Individual first aid kit.
- Personal care kit.