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The Infantry Replacement Training Command I3(C/b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
Infantry Replacement Training Command 1940–1947 (World War II) The Infantry Replacement Training Command (IRTC) was established during World War II to provide systematic training for infantry replacements destined for overseas combat units. Created in response to the urgent need for well-prepared soldiers, the IRTC operated a network of training centers across the United States. These centers delivered basic and advanced infantry instruction, focusing on weapons proficiency, tactics, and physical conditioning. The IRTC played a critical role in ensuring a steady flow of trained infantrymen to front-line units in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Following the end of World War II, the command was inactivated as the Army demobilized and reduced its training infrastructure. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. Infantry Replacement Training Center. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infantry_Replacement_Training_Center GlobalSecurity.org. Infantry Replacement Training Center. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/irtc.htm