May 28 thru 30, 2010

General Event Rules:

- 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. 

Expulsion from the event will occur if this is violated.
- Campfires are not allowed
- The only drugs allowed are those prescribed by the participant’s physician, or the normal over the counter type.
- THE USE OF THE NAZI FLAG IN SUCH ACTIVITIES AS PARADES, AWARD CEREMONIES, FORMATIONS,
ETC., HOWEVER HISTORICALLY CORRECT, IS NOT ALLOWED.

All re-enactors must check in and fill out liability waivers and receive their “dog tag” or “ration book” pass for the event. Please follow the directions of the event staff for location of

check in station.

Camp assignment will be made at that time and locations of camps can be found on the map issued.

No pets or other animals allowed on the museum grounds without prior permission which must be obtained before check in takes place.

NO OPEN FIRES OR FIRE PITS ARE ALLOWED. There are switching cables and electrical connections buried in the camp areas.

Train & Trolley:
- Stay out of the way of oncoming trains
- Weapons must be unloaded while riding on any train or trolley.
- Weapons may NOT be fired in, into, or from any train or trolley.
- Do not put objects on the rails
- Do not throw objects at trains
- Exercise caution when crossing tracks
- Do not climb under moving, or potentially moving, trains.

-NO hanging from trains, leaning head or arms out the windows, or loitering on the platform between moving cars. 

-No food or smoking materials allowed on the trains--local County Ordinance....sorry.....

Event Security:
-MPs, FGs, and members of the 10th Mountain Division will be helping event staff in enforcing all rules and regulations.
-On site security will be assisted by local police
-If you do not like the rules and regulations, do not come. They are not open for discussion.

Weapons & Ammo:

- Safety is our number one priority!
- 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 organizers.
- No live ammunition is allowed, only blanks!
- Blanks will be inspected at S&A.
- NO Wood-tipped blanks 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.

-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

NO AIRSOFT WEAPONS ALLOWED DURING BATTLE DEMONSTRATIONS.  AIRSOFT ALLOWED FOR DISPLAY ONLY.

 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.

Uniform, Equipment, and Campsite/Display Area:
- All male and female participants will present a proper military appearance in representing a member of the Allied and Central Powers in 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.

- 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).   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!  The have sharp edges and corners.  Therefore, you must wear a helmet for all battle scenarios.  No exceptions.

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" pin on signs for this purpose. 

NO AIRSOFT weapons are allowed with the exception of being used for display ONLY.  Blank firing weapons only on battlefields.  Anyone using an airsoft weapon on  a battlefield will be required to remove it immediately.  Second offenses will require removal from the event for the offender. 

Vehicles must be of WW2 vintage or be converted to WW2 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.

- Under any circumstances not specifically covered by the Authenticity guidelines, final determination of authenticity shall rest with chief event coordinator.

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 shaven appearance.  All S&A rules and regulations published by HRS and TSG will apply and in case of conflict, Event Staff and S&A inspectors will make final determination of appropriate appearance, uniform, etc.

- 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.

Period Military Vehicles:

Motor Vehicles:
- All motor vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver, regardless if used on or off road.
- Proper liability insurance is mandatory & proof must be presented at Registration.
- 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.
- Any vehicle driven off road must have a ground guide, to avoid personnel hiding in the foliage.
- 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.

-Vehicles must remain on paved roadways unless involved in a battle scenario, or at rest in camps.