1. No live ammo.
2. No
unsheathed bladed weapons or fixed bayonets.
3. No
wood tipped blanks without a shredder.
4. No
shotguns.
5. Blank
adapters need to be checked for tightness at
the beginning of and throughout the day.
6. There is to be no blind firing around corners, obstacles, etc.
7. Your weapon must be secured if you consume alcohol. You must wait 8 hours before using a weapon after you drink.
8. Test firing on weapons is only allowed in the Training Areas from 0800 - 1700 on Saturday.
9. Hearing and eye protection is encouraged; however, please use period-type glasses and neutral-colored earplugs.
10. Weapons on safe when entering/exiting vehicles.
11. No directly shooting at an individuals under 50 feet.
12. Do not discharge a firearm within 10 feet of anyone to avoid eardrum damage.
13. Treat every weapon as loaded until checked.
14. Ammo and pyro must be kept secured in your personal vehicle, not in barracks, and away from weapons until you are parked at the training area POV parking on Saturday morning. No exceptions!
1. No one who has consumed alcohol in the last 8 hours may drive.
2. Speeding is not allowed. Speed limits are posted, except in the training areas which are 25 mph on road and 10 mph off-road. In high grass, a spotter or ground guide needs to be used and speed reduced.
3. Vehicles should not back up without a spotter or clear line of sight.
4. In tall dry grass, vehicle exhaust can catch grass on fire. Do not idle or park in high grass.
5. Braking and steering systems needs to be in good working order.
6. Nothing should ever be thrown directly at a vehicle driver.
7. Nothing lit or on fire should ever be thrown in or near a vehicle.
8. Parked vehicles on an incline should have wheels chocked, vehicle in gear and e-brake applied.
9. Maintain 3 points on contact when entering/exiting/moving on all vehicles.
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PyrotechnicsAll pyrotechnics must be seen and approved by the Event Staff prior to event start1. Smoke Grenades: Military smoke grenades are allowed for use at the event. Police up burnt out grenades. 2. Flares: Flares shot out of flare guns are ok, but you must keep the spent flare case and throw them in the trash. 3. Grenades: Only exact authentic dummy grenades allowed. No grenades with a powder charge allowed! 4. USGI Artillery/grenade simulators: Only Event Staff may use US Army issue grenade and artillery simulators under controlled circumstances. 5. Mortars and fireworks are not allowed due to range control regulations. |
In the event that someone has been seriously injured, the battle will stop immediately. The people around the wounded must call "ceasefire" and seek out medical attention and/or Event Staff. “Corpsman” is to be yelled only in a medical emergency. Anyone with medical training is encouraged to help if they can. Everyone else should either stay clear or call for help. Re-enactors may bring their cell phones into the field; however, please keep it off unless there is an emergency. There is good cell phone coverage in the battle area to call the Event Staff and phone numbers will be listed on your event pass. Basic first-aid kits are located in some vehicles and available for use to everyone in an emergency.
1. No modern items in plain sight, including food.
2. Haircuts and facial hair must be regulation cut for the impression.
3. Vehicles, uniforms, insignia, and equipment must be correct for the impression. Only original or exact reproduction quality please.
4. Jewelry/watches/glasses must be period correct.
5. No post-1945 weapons or captured weapons allowed.
6. All Axis and Allied soldier impressions in the ETO are allowed.
1. Do not touch, move, or alter anyone's equipment for the event.
2. Everyone is responsible for securing his or her own property. The Event Staff are not responsible for stolen or damaged items.
3. An Event Pass must be kept on person at all times during the event. Event Staff may ask to see your pass at any time.
4. Anyone who finds lost items in the field should turn these in to the Event Staff so it can be returned to the owner.
5. Tracked vehicles are not allowed in the camps as noted on map (per Range Control).
6. Helmet use is required in the field.
7. Do not litter. Check barracks and battle areas for garbage before departure.
8. No smoking inside buildings.
9. No modern radios in the field unless the radio has been modified to appear authenticity correct. Event staff will have modern radios to keep in contact with range control.
10. No person under the age of 16 will handle, possess, or discharge any firearm during this event
11. State and Federal firearms laws will be strictly adhered to by all participants.
12. Alcohol consumption is not encouraged but allowed in the barracks in moderation. It is not allowed in the training areas.
13. The cemetery located in the training area is off limits.
14. Photography and/or videography for commercial or media use are only allowed with the written consent of SHAEF, Inc.
15. Please do not put trash in the port-o-johns.
16. There
are land navigation course
markers in the
training areas. Do not disturb them.
The Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center is monitored by the EPA which can impose fines for spills. If your vehicle pours oil down the road, please do not bring it. In addition if it leaks oil, you need to place a drip pan under the vehicle when the vehicle stops. You must bring your own drip pan(s) to the event. If you forget to bring one, the Event Staff will have some for sale. Be sure to contact the Event Staff immediately if a spill has occurred.
1. Fire Extinguisher (1/4 ton vehicles excluded)
2. First Aid Kit (1/4 ton vehicles excluded)
3. Drip pans (if needed)
4. Yellow Flag (provided by SHAEF)