Under any circumstances not specifically covered by the following guidelines, final determination shall rest with Chief Event Coordinator.
General Event Rules: -If you do not like the rules and regulations, do not come. They are not open for discussion. - Unit commanders are responsible for the safety, conduct, and authenticity of all participants serving in their unit and the units attached to it during an event. - Refusal to follow the instructions of a Safety Officer or member of the Event Staff is grounds for immediate dismissal from the event. - Alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs may not be brought onto the museum property or consumed at this event in any form. THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. VIOLATORS WILL FACE EXPULSION FROM THE EVENT. -The only drugs allowed are those prescribed by the participant’s physician, or normal over-the-counter type. -No digging of any sort! There are numerous underground electrical wires and other facilities. -Campfires are allowed, BUT must be off the ground in a contained brazier, grill, or other fire holding container. Propane stoves, burners, or ranges are allowed. NO DIGGING FIREPITS! -All Personal Vehicles must be removed from the museum grounds to the designated parking area immediately after unloading. No vehicle will be allowed in camp overnight. Those arriving Saturday morning must remove personal vehicles from camps by 9:00AM Saturday Morning. - THE USE OF THE NAZI FLAG IN SUCH ACTIVITIES AS PARADES, AWARD CEREMONIES, FORMATIONS, ETC., HOWEVER HISTORICALLY CORRECT, IS NOT ALLOWED. Registration -All re-enactors must check in and fill out liability waivers and receive their S&A papers and/or “ration book” pass for the event. Please follow the directions of the event staff for location of Registration. Registration will be permanently located at the 10th Mountain Division campsite (#200), East of the Main Depot. -Camp assignments are arranged before the event. Individuals without a campsite will be assigned a location by the Event Staff. Units that stayed the full weekend the previous year earn 'first pick' rights the following year. -No pets or other animals allowed on the museum grounds without prior permission which must be obtained BEFORE the event takes place. Safety and Authenticity Inspection -All participants must report for an S&A inspection. -All participants are subject to a Safety and Authenticity Inspection which will be located at the Parade Field site located behind the Main Depot. -S&A inspection is at 9am. Bring your S&A Pass to verify you have been registered. A notation will be made on the tag once you have passed inspection. -Weapons, blank ammunition, uniforms, haircuts, etc. will be inspected at this time. -If you miss S&A on Saturday or arrive late, S&A will be conducted at Registration, at the 10th Mountain Division campsite (#200) just East of the Main Depot. -Event Staff, MPs, and FGs will be checking S&A cards to ensure everyone has passed and has been registered. Safety First! Trains and Trolleys have the ultimate right of way! -Helmets must be worn in any battle/skirmish scenario. This is a rail yard and the risk of injury from being around rail equipment, especially rolling stock and engines is very real. The cars and engines are made of metal, not plastic, rubber, or soft foam! They have sharp edges, corners, and in some cases a fair degree of rust. Therefore, you must wear a helmet for all battle scenarios around trains, trolleys, and material yards. -NEVER climb on any car, locomotive, or signal tower unless it is clearly posted otherwise.
-Do not put objects on the rails -Do not throw objects at trains -No hanging from trains, leaning head or arms out the windows, or loitering on the platform between moving cars. -DO NOT JUMP OFF A MOVING TRAIN OR TROLLEY. All vehicles must come to a complete stop before you get off! -NEVER come in contact with the electrified trolley wire, or touch the trolley pole rope. -ALWAYS cross tracks where there is a walkway. Never step directly on the rail. There may be electrified 3rd rail systems in operation throughout the day. -NEVER stand on or near any railroad track. When crossing tracks, look in both directions for moving trains. -ALWAYS stay completely clear of railway equipment. Never crawl under the cars or walk between them. Cars can move without warning at any time. -NEVER smoke or carry any burning material on any railroad car or in any building. -Please police the public and re-enactors when necessary to ensure their safety. The Museum Staff, Event Staff, MPs and FGs cannot always be everywhere and watching everyone. -ALWAYS watch your children and other children. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Event Security -MPs, FGs, Museum Staff, and members of the 10th Mountain Division will be enforcing all rules and regulations. -On site security will be assisted by local police. -In case of emergency, call 911, then seek out the MPs, FGs, Museum Staff, or members of the 10th Mountain Division. -The museum staff and volunteers have an emergency routine which they practice during the year in case of emergency on the trains, trolleys, buses, or museum grounds. Weapons & Ammo -Weapons are to be ALWAYS unloaded while on any train or trolley. Load once you disembark. -While boarding, disembarking, or while on a train or trolley keep your weapons UNSLUNG, in hand, in front of you, below head height. -Weapons may NOT be fired within, into, or from any train or trolley. -Weapons are to be unloaded at all times unless one is: A) Test firing in the designated test firing area (main battlefield) B) Participating in an organized and scheduled battle, skit, scenario, etc. - No pyrotechnics are allowed unless approved and inspected by Event Staff. - No live ammunition is allowed! - Blanks will be inspected at S&A - No wood-tipped blanks are allowed! - Shotguns may be used for ONLY display purposes. - Military Simulators (artillery, etc.) can be used in staged spectator events, under the supervision of an approved Safety Officer. - No weapon is to be fired directly at anyone closer than 25 yards. - No projectile object may be fired at less than a 45 degree angle from the horizontal. -No airsoft weapons are allowed during battle demonstrations or other scheduled events. Airsoft is allowed for display only. -All NFA weapons will be checked for proper paperwork. -All non-dealers must have approved ATF form 5320.20 for this event and have it with you at all times. All C&R and Class , etc. dealers will have copies of their ATF forms 3 and/or 4 with you to be checked at S&A. Address for ATF 5320.20: Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Rd. Union, IL 60180 Age Restrictions: Battlefield scenarios at this event are open to all persons 16 years of age or older. Age limits are also subject to local, state and federal laws. The following rules pertain to age limits and participation at this event: 1. Age 16 – May carry a non-functional weapon (per BAFT Regulations), must have documented legal guardian or parent present at the event to participate. (Documentation: Letter of Guardianship) 2. Age 17 – May carry blank firing weapon, but must have documented legal guardian or parent present at the event to participate and have all waivers signed and witnessed. (Documentation: Letter of Guardianship) 3. Age 18 and older – No restrictions. Authenticity -It is the responsibility of each individual member to be inspected for authenticity by a designated member of the Event Staff other than their unit commander before taking the field at any event. It is the responsibility of each Commanding Unit Officer to make sure all of his command are inspected. -All male and female participants will present a proper military or civilian appearance in representing a member of the Allied and Axis Armies of WWII as stationed in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations with the emphasis on the middle and northern Italian peninsula campaign or the US Homefront. -Uniforms and equipment must be of the model or type in use and proper to the period being portrayed, used by the unit portrayed or an acceptable replica. If a person can prove a unit or individual used a certain weapon, equipment, or uniforms by period letters, period photographs or period film, then use will be permitted. Italian WWII camouflage will be permitted for use by the Germans or Italians if being worn in the proper theater (Sicily or Italy). -Allied participation for the North Platte Canteen train and scenario will require proper uniform. NO field uniforms allowed. Class A, B or C for travel is required for military personnel. Proper head covering (Garrison cap, or visor cap) is the order of the day. We ask German POW's on the train not to wear jackets or have suitable PW markings on the jackets. We may have limited "PW" tags for this purpose. -NO AIRSOFT weapons are allowed with the exception of being used for display ONLY. Blank firing weapons or non-functional weapons only on battlefields. Anyone using an airsoft weapon on a battlefield will be required to remove it immediately. -Vehicles must be of WWII vintage or be converted to WWII vintage and are subject to inspection by event S&A staff. No post war vehicles are permitted. NO tracked vehicles are permitted. -No current issue medals of valor shall be worn by any individual that did not earn them in actual service of the US military. The only exceptions to this would be a first person impression of an actual historical figure. Hairstyle & Facial Hair -A hairstyle correct for the prescribed time period (1940's) of the event will be required of all participants. -Proper mustache and beards are allowed if the unit being portrayed historically permitted them. -A 'in-the-field' look is appropriate for units in combat and longer facial hair (2-3 days) is acceptable. -Scenarios involving invasions, garrison, and home front situations, such as the North Plate Canteen, should have troops in clean shaved appearance. -Females portraying male combat personnel must outwardly assume the appearance of a male, that is, the hair must be covered (tucked securely under helmet/cap), and no makeup or jewelry. -No modern earrings or other visible piercings will be allowed. Tattoos must be covered. -Partisans do not have to follow hair regulations (but lets keep things reasonable). -Owners and drivers of CLOSED-CAB VEHICLES and A.F.V.’s are exempt from hair regulations. However, such driver and crews CANNOT be considered “tactical” and suffer the same fate as the vehicle. If the vehicle is “destroyed,” then the entire crew is also “dead.” Any crew member that would normally be seen, i.e., Tank Commander, etc. MUST conform to hair and uniform regulations. You must wear full authentic uniform even if in a closed vehicle. -Remember the periods being portrayed and use period photographic and written sources as your guides. Be prepared to back up your appearance with period sources if called upon to do so. -Final decision on a participant's appearance lies with the Event Staff and S&A Inspectors. Period Military & Civilian Vehicles The museum-wide speed limit is 5mph! Drive With Caution! Motor Vehicles: -Any vehicle driven MUST have a ground guide. -All motor vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver, regardless if used on or off road. -All drivers must obey ALL signs, signals, and directions of those directing traffic (MPs, FGs, event staff, museum staff, etc.) -Note: Stop signs and yield signs are YELLOW in the museum (they are vintage), this does NOT mean they are optional -Proper liability insurance is mandatory & proof must be presented at Registration and/or inspection. -All vehicles must pass a safety check of braking system to participate in the event. -All vehicles must have a working fire extinguisher on board to participate in event. -ABSOLUTELY NO IGNITABLE DEVICES ARE TO BE THROWN OR FIRED INTO ANY VEHICLE. NOTHING, NO MATTER WHAT, IS TO BE THROWN AT THE DRIVER. -Vehicle Operators must adhere to all federal, state and local vehicle regulations when not in the tactical area. |
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