2012 Event: Axis Information
This is the third year for the Remagen event. Each year is more successful than the last. As living historians and reenactors, let us remember the following: This event is for the residents of Tidioute PA and visitors who travel from other areas to see our displays and watch the battle. We shall offer them courteous and professional behavior; and Kameradschaft between each respective unit. Let us show the public through our actions, displays, impressions, and authenticity, the overall pride we take in being their links to history.
As Unit Commanders, it is your responsibility to make sure each person under your charge complies with the guidelines listed below.
I. Event Rules
1. The Borough of Tidioute and Limestone Township, Pennsylvania are inviting us to use both township and private property to make this reenactment come true. With this in mind, we ask every unit, and its members, to be courteous to both the township and private property owners as we will be living and fighting through citizen's backyards and businesses.
2. Only military salutes will be used. This is not the time or place to display Nazi party salutes. No Nazi party salutes will be tolerated.
3. The camping area is designated as a no alcohol area by the town and township.
4. If any person(s) causes problems, the State Police will be called and that individual, or unit, will not be part of this event again.
5. Event participants must be a minimum age of 16 years old, no exceptions.
6. Any combatant aged 16 or 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
7. Helmets must be worn during both battles, no exceptions..
II. Authenticity Standards
1. Uniforms: uniforms and equipment represent the following "late war"
Wehrmacht troops fighting on the Western front: Heer Infanterie,
Feldpolizie, Volksgrenadier, Volksturm, Luftwaffe, Falschirmjäger , Jäger ground troops, and Waffen SS. Items must be quality reproductions or originals.
a) Uniforms and equipment will be quality reproductions or original items, worn correctly representing the correct arm of service.
b) Black Panzer crew uniforms are to worn ONLY by individuals operating in an armored vehicle, not vehicles such as trucks.
c) Correct uniform patterns can be wool or HBT.
d) Camouflage: Heer "Splinter A" or "Tan and Water", SS, or Luftwaffe "Splinter B".
e) No Italian camouflage.
f) No DAK uniforms or impressions.
g) No Swiss wool conversion uniforms.
2. Hair cut and facial hair:
a) This is public event. At a minimum, hair cuts should resemble a taper without touching either the ears or field jacket collar.
b) NO Beards of any type! *
c) Facial hair should be no more than one day's growth. There is a 1 to 2 day maximum limit on growth.
d) Mustaches, if worn, will be neatly trimmed and not extend below the upper lip.
* Exception: only Volksturm reenactors are permitted to have beards as long as the "Volksturm" armband is worn.
3. Weapons: must represent those used by Wehrmacht soldiers of proper rank and position during WWII (i.e. pistols).
a) Weapons should represent those of German issue (the norm, not the exception). Soviet, British, and U.S. weapons are exceptions and are not acceptable.
b) Each weapon must be clean, and in safe working condition.
4. Civilian reenactors must be in period (1940s) dress.
5. Camp/display areas in addition to personal items:
a) All visible items in the camp/display area must represent both the 1940s and German army.
b) Any non period items should be hidden away, especially while public
spectators are in the area.
III. Safety Guidelines
1. It is the duty of each unit member to help provide a safe environment for their fellow reenactors or public spectators during any event.
2. The influence of alcohol is a safety risk to everyone involved and is just cause for removal from the event.
3. All weapons will be on safe unless the order, given by a superior, to remove it.
4. NO live ammunition will be brought to the event.
5. All blank ammunition is subject to inspection, by the unit and/or event coordinators.
6. NEVER discharge a weapon within 10 to 15 feet of a target. Use the word "BANG", loud enough for opposition to hear.
7. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and in the presence of an adult to handle a live weapon.
8. NEVER attach a Bayonet to a rifle during any tactical event.
9. Ear plugs (flesh color) are permitted.
10. Anyone not feeling well or who has sustained an injury shall report their condition as soon as possible, so appropriate treatment can be given.
11. Prior to any event, make sure enough water and sustenance is consumed, and packed in an "authentic" fashion, to help prevent dehydration and exhaustion. Each person handles the effects of dehydration and exhaustion differently. Units should allot enough time in the schedule for the consumption of water and carbohydrates before, during, between, and after the events to help prevent any ill effects.
