Rules

1. The foundation rule is: If you're not sure it's right, then don't do it. Questionable items should be cleared prior to use with an NCO or authenticity guru. It's a shame to bring something and to be told it's not right. Sorry if this sounds "crappy" but we are trying to maintain a level of authenticity.

2. No modern flashlights or any other lighting utensils. Additionally, no lights without a safety protection for open flames are to be used. For example, candles are not to be used unless they're in a holder.

3. All drinks are to be in period-style bottles 4. No modern food items. No Pop- Tarts, no Slim Jims, no Moon Pies, no Nabs, no Gatorade and this list goes on and on. You should bring your own food wraped in white paper. Correct polish food is relative easy to come by, and consists of items such as cold sausage, cheese, dark bread, jam, canned fish (try to find the cans without pull tabs) pickles, chocolate and so on. Period labels may be used on canned food, or the cans can simply be stripped of their labels. You can use capture German items

4. If you smoke: NO filter cigarettes!!

5. No modern eyeglasses.

6. No long hair. If it can be seen with your helmet on, it's too long! If you don't cut it, we will.

7. No modern personal jewelry, including, but not limited to neck chains, non-period watches and rings, earrings, nose rings, tongue posts, etc.

8. Our unit portrays a combat infantry of the 1st Polish Infantry Division of the Polish Peoples Army of WWII. The unit assigns rank.

To repeat, this list is not all-inclusive. It's just to remind each of us what's expected. In other words, if it isn't listed here, that doesn't mean it's OK. If it's not period, it doesn't belong in our area. When in doubt, check with NCO or authenticity guru.

If you accidentally or on purpose bring a farb item into our area, don't complain if you are asked to return it to your vehicle for the duration!

Before You Arrive

1. Uniform and equipment of all unit members should be clean and mended. Your boots should be cleaned and polished. Your rifle should be clean, inside and out. Be sure to get a "Military Style" haircut!

2. Food brought to the event

Food - Sausage, cheese, and uncut loaves of bread are not be in plastic wrappers. They should be wrapped in brown or white freezer paper or muslin tied with cotton string.

Beverages - All liquids should be in your canteen or a glass bottle that are sealed with either corks or wire and porcelain stoppers. Non-period jugs and cans should be kept in your vehicle, where you can go to re-fill your period bottles or canteen.

When you Arrive at the event

1. As soon as you arrive, register and unload your gear. You should then find your NCO and report in, so you can find out what the schedule is and what needs to be done.

2. While your in the the field, try to maintain "first person." Talk about period topics and concerns, carry out period activities and try to act like it's "1944." We know it can be tough but the rewards are worth it.

3. Always think about "Safety!" Watch your muzzle blast, keeping your rifle pointed upwards when firing; if your weapon is loaded, keep it on safety; never take a bayonet or trench knife out of its scabbard in a combat situation; hand to hand fighting is okay but if your unsure take a hit. If you see a friend in the Allied ranks who won't mind getting tackled, then have at it and jump into the fray.

4. Don't get into shouting matches - if the outcome of an encounter is in doubt, take the hit. Have fun dying, then you can get up a few minutes later and re-new the attack.