Armbruster 1942 Command Post Tent

Introduced in 1942, the WWII Command Post Tent (or commonly known as the “2HQ” tent during the war) was used in Theater of Operations to provide office shelter for Staff Sections of the several Command Echelons.  Manufactured as Tent, Fire-Resistant, Command Post, M-1942, Olive Drab, Stock No. 24-T-318-33, Armbruster is now offering the 1942 WWII Command Post Tent  under its line of WWII period tents.

The Command Post Tent is constructed in such a way that it may be completely blacked out, it may thus be safely used in a combat area without fear of observation. When necessary, this tent may be used for quartering of two Officers.

Features:

  • 7ft wide, 11ft 10.5 inches long, and 7ft high
  • Floor space is 84 feet.
  • Made from 12.29 oz authentic cotton duck with metal slides.
  • Square windows are made of flexible glass material, with covering flaps.
  • Tent includes ventilation vents, and message drop openings.
  • There is no provision for stove pipe openings as per the original design.
  • Offered with or without wooden poles and stakes.
Original Photo of a World War II (WWII) 1942 Command Post Tent
Original Photo of a World War II (WWII) 1942 Command Post Tent
World War II (WWII) Command Post Tent Diagram
World War II (WWII) Command Post Tent Diagram

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CW4 Bundgaard demonstrating message flap, Command Post Tent, World War II (WWII)
CW4 Bundgaard demonstrating message flap, Command Post Tent, World War II (WWII)
CW4 Bundgaard demonstrating proper installation, 1942 World War II (WWII) Command Post Tent
CW4 Bundgaard demonstrating proper installation, 1942 World War II (WWII) Command Post Tent
World War II (WWII) Command Post Tent windows with black out flaps
World War II (WWII) Command Post Tent windows with black out flaps
World War II (WWII) Command Post Tent, snap on clear plastic overlays for windows
World War II (WWII) Command Post Tent, snap on clear plastic overlays for windows