Rules and Regulations
BATTLE AT FORT KNOX
2010
RULES & REGULATIONS
I
Registration
All registration applications are subject to the approval of the Battle at Fort Knox Committee.
Military rank must be included on the registration form, along with a complete listing of participants for each unit. Any unit that does not list its participating members on the registration form will not be considered as “registered” and will have their money returned.
Every participant must sign a participant release form, (disclaimer), prior to (preferable) or upon arrival at the event. We must have original signatures on the release form. Forged signatures are a liability for you. Minors must have waivers signed by either a parent or legal guardian.
Each participating unit must provide a current copy of their insurance at time of registration. Verification will be made a week prior to the event.
Park Entrance Passes will be included with registration confirmation packets sent to the units involved.
II
Vehicles and Parking
Vehicles are not permitted into some areas. Arrangements are made to assist with any transporting of equipment into those areas. Due to the archeological considerations of the fort, Gators will be available to load gear in the parking area to transport it to the Confederate camps. Trucks will be available for Union soldiers to load up and have gear transported into the fort. Please contact us for any special accommodations as necessary.
Battle at Fort Knox Committee and/or agents thereof reserve the right to tow any and all vehicles and/or trailers, unattended or otherwise, parked in inappropriate areas at the owner’s expense. Please contact us PRIOR to the event if special consideration needs to be made.
Please make special requests to: BattleAtFtKnox@aol.com
III
GENERAL RULES
No live ammunition, fireworks or modern firearms will be allowed on the grounds. Violators will be expelled from the event!
NO PETS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS! DO NOT BRING DOGS, CATS, CHICKENS, ETC.
Sutlers by invitation and prior Approval only! Any other sales or solicitation on the property will not be permitted and violators will be expelled from the event.
With the exception of authorized photographers, cinematographers, press, etc., all other personnel must film from the spectator viewing area only. No recordings, photos or videos may be manufactured and sold on or off site at any time without prior approval and written consent from Battle at Fort Knox Committee. Battle at Fort Knox Committee retains all intellectual property rights to any and all images derived from past, present and future events. Violators will be subject to legal recourse.
Battle at Fort Knox Committee, or agents thereof, reserve the right to immediately expel from this event any personnel in violation of any rules listed in this posting as well as any personnel acting in an unsafe, disrespectful, destructive or disrupting nature towards the land, the authorities, spectators or fellow participants.
IV
Camping
No loaded weapons may be brought into any camp. No discharging of weapons in camp at any time. Any infraction of this whatsoever will result in immediate removal from the grounds.
Adequate firewood, water and hay (Upon request) will be provided at designated points.
In our combined attempt to keep this as period as possible, All modern items, (including food containers), will be kept out of public view at all times.
Civilians must be in period attire if remaining/visiting in the camps during the weekend. NO unescorted civilians will be allowed inside the fort during public hours.
Civilians camping in military mixed camps are subject to military rules and discipline.
Each organization is responsible to police its own area during and after the event– leaving the area as it was found, or better. Provost Guards will have the responsibility and authority to enforce conduct in the camps as well as enforcing the event rules and regulations.
V.
Uniform Standards
Only officers or cavalrymen may carry a side arm (and only ONE). No boot pistols, boot knives, or other Hollywood trappings.
Uniforms must be properly cut in accordance to 19th century patterns and made of natural fibers (cotton or wool). Footwear is restricted to brogans or approved period boots or shoes. Non-period eyewear, wrist watches, face or ear jewelry is forbidden.
Sunglasses were not worn in the mid 19th century. Wire rimmed tinted glasses were only worn by people suffering from syphilis; you decide!
All soldiers should strive to wear their uniform in a military manner. For example, the top button on all coats should always be buttoned. All shirt and vest buttons should be buttoned. Accouterments, including your haversack and canteen, should be worn high on the hip.
Kilts, bagpipes, Indian attire, inappropriate furs, feathers, bandannas, frontier trappings and other questionable attire are forbidden.
Officers should wear a rank appropriate to the number of soldiers they are commanding.
No officers, except field & staff or general staff, shall have a rank higher than Captain.
Women portraying male soldiers must make every possible effort to hide their gender.
Any woman in uniform flaunting her gender will be removed from the demonstration.
VI
Battles
( and rules of engagement)
No one except military participants will be allowed on the battlefield during the battles. Spectators will be told to leave the battle and camping areas approximately one hour before the start of each battle. Reenactors should remind the public to move back to spectator row.
No participant under the age of 16 years will be allowed to carry or fire any firearm or serve on any cannon crew. No participant under the age of 12 years will be allowed on the field during the battles. No exceptions!
Participants 12 – 15 years of age must be functional musicians, litter bearers, or working as a member of a signal unit to be on the field. The responsible parent or guardian must accompany minors at all times.
VI
Battles
(and rules of engagement)
Continued
Direct, aimed fire shall not take place inside 40 yards distance. In no case will fire take place inside 25 yards distance between opposing forces. Close fighting, if done, shall be rehearsed prior to the battle. This will be done only by those groups given permission by the commanding officers to do so, and only if it pertains to the battle scenario. Except when simulating a hit, all participants are expected to remain with their units. No charging the enemy by an individual (or any other non-scripted skits) will be tolerated.
All weapons must pass the weapons inspections prior to the start of the battles. Weapons failing inspection must be cleaned or repaired to the satisfaction of the inspecting officer before being used.
Infantry long-arms shall be loaded with no more than 70 grains of powder. All infantry long arms must be period military arms and have a 39, 40 or 42 inch barrel. The only thing entering a barrel should be powder. Cartridges may NOT be made using glue, staples, tape, wadding or any other foreign material. Powder horns or powder flasks are forbidden. Wrist percussion cap holders are discouraged.
No fixed bayonets during the battles. Ramrods may be carried, but not used. Bayonets must remain sheathed during battles. No side knives may be drawn on the battlefield.
No cameras or electronic video equipment are permitted on the battlefield during the battle reenactment. There will be photographers on site as well as possible documentary/news crews, so photos and possible videos will be available after the event.
Flags must be replicated of the correct style and pattern used at this battle.
VII
Artillery
Field pieces must be full size 12 lb Napoleons, 3″ 0rdinance rifles, 6 pounders, or 10 lb Parrots mounted on full scale #2 field carriages (with 57″ wheels). Consideration for the use of any other guns at this event must have prior written approval from the battle at Fort Knox Committee. No exceptions! Unit must register gun and a crew of at least 5 to secure placement.
A safety zone of 50 yards in front of the cannons will be maintained whenever the guns are firing. Passing in front of cannons is extremely dangerous and must be avoided.
Safety…During battles, crossed rammers must be prominently displayed to caution a misfire in the face of approaching forces!!
The Artillery Commander, in accordance with the rules of the Battle at Fort Knox Committee, has the authority and responsibility to inspect and grant a “go” or “no go” final say in matters concerning drill, uniform requirements, safety, condition of gun & implements and proficiency of the cannoneers.
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