Event Location:

Linsay Rd

Bovington

Wareham

BH20 6JG

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Event Parking & Access:

• Thursday 10:00 - 16:00hrs

• Friday 06:30 - 08:00

• Sunday - Off site by 18:00

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Parking area remains the same as pervious years next to the plastic camp.

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​​​​Event Theme:

• Public Event

• Battle

• Public Show and tell

• Weapons Display

• Foot/Rifle Drill

Scenario:

1945 - Germany

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Uniform Standards:

• Clean, some light wear

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Personal appearance:

Clean Shaven. Correct period hair cuts

 

Notes from Battalion: 

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• Make sure that you have some form of ID with you when booking in. Security may ask you to produce this before issuing your wristband

• Bovington is an active MOD Base. With recent events in the Middle East, a Heightened Level of Security is currently in place. Obey all orders given to you by Security/Museum Staff/Base personnel.

• With the exception of butter knives. Absolutely NO Bladed Weaponry will be permitted at this event. Any Knives/Bayonets may be confiscated.

• Any members sporting a "captured War Trophy" that represents the gestapo or the SS. Remove it from your Uniform prior to attending!

• By order of the owner & Museum - Re-enactors are Strictly forbidden from taking pictures with or next to the Tiger II. It will also be Guarded by 24 Hour Security​​​​

• No one is permitted to leave the display area carrying a Rifle/Weapon.

• Uniform impression is "closing days of the War". Don't feel that you have to go out and purchase new uniform for this event. M41 Jacket and Wools are absolutely fine. If you do want to ditch the leggings, Buckle Boots are acceptable

• Going to be a hot one. mid 20's forecast all weekend with a low of 14 in the evenings. 

• All troops to bring Sun screen

• Dehydration is a going to be a big danger this weekend. Insure that you take on plenty of water​​​​​

 

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Uniform:

• M37 Wool Shirt & Pants

• M41 Jacket with 1st Div Patch, M43 Jacket Optional

• Garrison Cap

• Rough-Outs/Service Shoes/Double Buckle Boots

• M1938 Dismounted Leggings is wearing Service shoes/Rough-outs

• M1 Steel Helmet. Optional Mesh net.​

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Optional Attire

• Tankers Jacket

• Jeep Cap

• Wool Sweater/Sweater Vest

• HBT Uniform is authorised for after hours use if you wish to get changed once the public leave

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Webbing and Equipment:

• Belt to suit weapon carried

• Canteen with cup

• Carlisle pouch

• M1928 Haversack with meat can pouch

• Gas Mask Bag/GP Bag

• Bandolier(s)

• Grenades(s)

• Personal Weapon (Deac Certificates where appropriate)

• T-Handle or E-Tool

• Flashlight

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Please take note:​

• All members are required to change into Green as soon at they are pitched up. And remain in uniform until endex has been called

• Any deviation form the above uniform code will be questioned by the Unit Commander/NCO/Committee Member on the day. You may be asked to change.

• Head cover to be worn at all times, either a Garrison Cap, or the M1 Helmet. (When on display a jeep cap should not be worn on it's own. After hours, the jeep cap can be worn as suits you)

• No Bloused Jump boots

• No Modern Tee shirts

• No E-cigarettes insight while on display

• No Vaping whilst on display

• No beards. Clean shaven upon arrival, or shave when changing into Green on the first day

• No Modern haircuts

• No visible piercings or Tattoos

• No modern watches

• No modern glasses

• Mobile phones and modern cameras can be used, but discreetly

• All modern equipment (carrier bags, cool boxes, beer boxes, books, food packaging etc) to be hidden from sight at all times where possible

• Rations and personal items are either wrapped in period packaging or used discreetly

• No food/drink in modern packaging is to be consumed within the display area during public hours. 

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Event Itinerary:​

 

Thursday​
10:00 - 16:00 - Arrive and setup
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​Friday

07:00 - Reveille

07:30 – Breakfast

08:30 – Show opens to the public

09:00 - Flag Detail. Roll call. Briefing and Uniform Inspection

14:00 - Public Battle
16:00 – Flag Detail

18:00 - Show closes to the public

18:30 - Evening meal, wash up, clean up

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Saturday

07:00 - Reveille

07:30 – Breakfast

08:30 – Show opens to the public

09:00 - Flag Detail. Roll call. Briefing and Uniform Inspection

14:00 - Public Battle
16:00 – Flag Detail

18:00 - Show closes to the public

18:30 - Evening meal, wash up, clean up

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Sunday

07:00 - Reveille

07:30 – Breakfast

08:30 – Show opens to the public

09:00 - Flag Detail. Roll call. Briefing and Uniform Inspection

14:00 - Public Battle
16:00 – Flag Detail

18:00 - Show closes to the public. End Ex

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• Keep your Green heads on. If given an order by an Officer or NCO, react in the appropriate manner.

• ​​Do not leave the Camp Area without clearing it first with either the Lieutenant, one of the senior NCOs or a Committee Member

• Public display event. Respect the site rules and any reasonable requests given by the Staff.

• Keep the profanities to a minimum or PG 13

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​Food: 

There will be a meal deal available for £10.00 per person. This will include ​

• Evening Meal Friday & Saturday

• Breakfast Friday, Saturday & Sunday Morning

 

Thursday​
Self Cater
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Friday

Breakfast - Spam, Sausage, Beans and Egg. Or Self Cater

Lunch - Self cater. Or Onsite Vendors

Evening - Lt's Spicy Frank and Beans. Or Self Cater

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Saturday

Breakfast - Spam, Sausage, Beans and Egg. Or Self Cater

Lunch - Self cater. Or Onsite Vendors

Evening - Unit Meal Deal. Or Self Cater

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Sunday

Breakfast - Spam, Sausage, Beans and Egg. Or Self Cater

Lunch - Self cater. Or Onsite Vendors

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All Troops should have at least one of the following in their kit at all times for the communal cook pot:

1x tin of vegetables

1x tin of Meat (Spam/hot dogs/corned beef)
Oxo Cube

​This will be used in case of an emergency.

Please remove modern labels and/or relabel if possible.

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​Shelter:

• ​Unit flysheet.

• Personal Open or closed-ender pup tents.

• Small Wall (Fly optional)

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Flagpole: Yes

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Unit Signage: Yes

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Radios: Optional

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Personal Weapons: Yes. Please bring a copy/picture of your deac cert just in case

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Unit Weapons: Yes

Mortar

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Pyros: Not permitted

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Blank firers: Not permitted

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Camp Fire: Yes - Off Ground. Bring a Fire bin or Stove if you have one

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Fire Wood: Bring wood. Can everyone try to bring at least one bag of good serviceable fire wood (No kitchen worktops/chemically treated wood).

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Trash: Recycling bins available on site. But please bring bin bags

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Water: Available on site. Please bring unit water can. Or supply your own supply

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Toilets: Available onsite

Showers: As with previous years, there is normally a shower unit in the Plastic Camp Field

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​Alcohol: We've been told that it's not permitted. Apparently?
Yet there will be a Bar serving Alcohol on site and will be open to groups after the event closes? Please drink responsibly.​
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​​Contact No’s:​

• Marcus Spencer – 07469 737715 - On site Friday PM

• Or keep in touch via the WhatsApp group

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Insurance:

• Unit PI Cover is in place, copy available on request.

• Probationary Members and Guests. We expect you to have your own insurance cover, if not then we can cover you under the groups insurance for a nominal fee of £5 for the weekend. This is payable to Marcus or a Committee Member on the first day of the event.

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Health & Safety:

• ​Inform Rich Sage/Marcus/A Committee Member of any medical concerns/issues.

• Wear suitable clothing.​

• Extreme Hot weather forecast. Bring sun screen, keep Hydrated. Shout out if you start to feel rough

• Stay hydrated and eat at regular intervals

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First Aid: First Aid kit available via Rich Sage.

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Unit Matters to be Discussed:​​​

• Upcoming event planning

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