Appendix D: Winter Clothing Recommendations for 1945–1946
| WC Committee, Recommendations 19 March 1945 | CQM, ETO Recommendations 9 May 1945 | OQMG Recommendations 11 June 1945 | |
| Underwear and Shirts: | |||
| Drawers, wool | 2 | a 2 | 2 |
| Undershirts, wool | 2 | a 2 | 2 |
| Shirts, flannel, OD | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Headgear: | |||
| Cap, field, cotton, OD | 1 | c 1 | 1 |
| Cap, field, pile | 1 (L) | ||
| Cap, garrison, shade #33 | b 2 | 1 | |
| Hood, M1943 | 1 | c 1 | |
| Handwear (pairs): | |||
| Gloves, leather, heavy | d 1 (L) | 1 (L) | 1 (L) |
| Glove, shell, leather | e 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Glove, insert, wool | e 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Mitten, shell, trigger finger | 1 (L) | 1 (L) | 1 (L) |
| Mitten insert, trigger finger | 2 (L) | 2 (L) | 2 (L) |
| Footwear (pairs): | |||
| Boots, service combat | f 2 | f 2 | 2 |
| Shoepacs 12” w/insoles or Overshoes, arctic, all rubber M1944, | c 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Boots, rubber, hip or knee | 1 (L) | ||
| Waders, over the shoe | 1 (L) | ||
| Socks, wool, heavy | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Socks, wool, ski | h 3 | h 3 | h 3 |
| Socks, wool, cushion sole | i 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Jackets, Coats, Sweater: | |||
| Jacket, combat, winter | m 0 | c 1 | 0 |
| Jacket, field, OD or arctic | 0 | 0 | |
| Jacket, field M1943 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacket, field, pile | k 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacket, field, wool, ETO | b 1 | b 1 | n 1 |
| Sweater, high neck | o 1 | o 1 | 1 |
| Trousers: | |||
| Trousers, combat, winter | q 0 | 'I | 0 |
| Trousers, wool, 18 oz. | b 2 | 2 | n 2 |
| Trousers, field, wool 20 oz. | o 0 | o 0 | |
| Trousers, field, wool 22 oz. napped | p 1 | 1 | p 1 |
| Trousers, field, cotton | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Overcoats: | |||
| Overcoat, field cotton, whiner | r 1 | s 1 | t 0 |
| Overcoat, parka type, pile lined | 1 (L) |
Winter Clothing Recommendations for 1945–1946—continued
| WC Committee, Recommendations 19 March 1945 | CQM, ETO Recommendations 9 May 1945 | OQMG Recommendations 11 June 1945 | |
| Rainwear: | |||
| Parka and trousers, wet weather | 1 (L) | .... | |
| Poncho, light weight | u 1 | v 1 | u 1 |
| Snow Camouflage: | |||
| Mittens, over, white | 1 (L) | 1 (L) | 1 (L) |
| Parka and trousers, over, white | 1 (L) | 1 (L) | 1 (L) |
| Miscellaneous: | |||
| Muffler, wool | 1 | 0 | .... |
| Necktie, cotton, mohair. | w 2 | b 2 | |
| Suspenders, trousers | 1 (L) | 0 | |
| Bag, sleeping, wool w/case | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bag, sleeping, mountain | 1 (L) | 1 | (L) |
| Blanket, wool, OD | 2 | 2 | 2 |
.... No comment.
O Recommend elimination.
(L) Limited issue: Same limits as specified by T/E 21 unless otherwise noted.
a Wool content to be increased to 50%; to be treated for shrinkage resistance; to be issued in 3 sizes only.
b For non-combat wear only.
c To be dyed Shade #33.
d For drivers and manual laborers. Should be modified to fit over glove, wool, insert.
e Possible production difficulties, but glove, wool, leather palm is not a satisfactory substitute.
f Modified last, grain-out leather.
g Production capacity does not permit issue of both items to same personnel.
h Issued only with shoepacs.
i Production limited, but socks, wool, light, are not a satisfactory substitute.
k Production capacity does not permit complete issue to entire theater strength by 15 September 1945. Requires modified lining, water-repellent outer cover, pockets.
m This is committee choice of substitute for Jkt pile, but availability is limited. Available substitute is Jkt wool ETO, considered suitable mainly for dress.
n OQMG considers this item satisfactory for field use.
o This item tested before conference and judged inadequate.
p Napped construction considered essential. Production inadequate to meet full ETO requirements. OQMG will recommend to ASF as soon as production becomes feasible.
q This item over 18 oz. trousers is preferred committee substitute for cotton field trousers over 22 oz, trousers. Cotton field trousers over 18 oz. trousers considered inadequate.
r Materials and time not available to supply in desired quantities. Substitute is Melton wool overcoat, 32 oz.
s Not required for combat, but desirable for sentries, drivers, and personnel on furlough who need rain protection as well as warmth. Particularly desirable for mechanics, who cannot wear ponchos.
t Superior to current overcoat but unnecessary for combat troops and unjustifiable during current textile shortages.
u Nylon production limited. Poncho, medium weight or of raincoat material acceptable, and OQMG agrees to furnish it.
v Not recommended for mechanics. Cotton field overcoat gives satisfactory rain protection for mechanics, furlough personnel, etc. Raincoat, either resin or rubber, is not a satisfactory substitute.
w To be issued after V-E Day.
Sources: Ltr. Col James W. Younger (chairman) et al. to CQM, 19 Mar 45, sub: Winter Combat Uniform. Hist Br, OQMG. Memo, CQM, ETO for TQMG, 9 May 45, sub: Winter Uniform; Comment No. 3, 11 June 45, sub: same, TQMG for AC/S G-1, WDGS. WDGS 292-420 Dr. 641 DRB AGO.