The March To Destiny

Civil War Encampment and Reenactment

 

Event Rules

 

1.           All participants are required to register upon arrival and sign the individual waiver forms. Anyone not registered will not be permitted to take the field. All units will come under the command of their respective over-all commanders. The over-all commanders will appoint their staff and field commanders. No rank above Captain without the approval or consent of The March to Destiny Committee/Shippensburg Civil War Roundtable, via their representatives.

2.           Military courtesy will be observed at all times while the camps are open to the public.

3.           There will be NO Alcohol or Illegal Drugs Allowed.

4.           Each unit/company will have an appointed Safety Officer.

5.           Discharging of firearms in camp is not permitted, only discharge is permitted in designated areas under supervision of unit safety officer, company officer and/or NCO Mandatory Weapons inspection 30 minutes prior to battles, artillery 45 minutes prior to battle.

6.           Rammers may be carried but not used on the field in opposing force skirmishes; anyone caught using it in this situation will be removed from the field and face possible ejection from the event. The exception being the Safety Officer or NCO may use the rammer to clear a weapon, behind the lines.

7.           Vehicles will be allowed in camp only for unloading of equipment. Once unloaded vehicles will be removed to designated parking areas. NO vehicles in camp after 9:00 AM Saturday morning, unless by special approval of the event coordinator.

8.           Quiet time commences at 11:00 PM at TAPS.

9.           Accurate impressions only! Proper wearing of uniform and accoutrements begins Saturday morning by 8:00 AM. No non-period clothing during the event. This includes Civilian impressions also.

10.       No infantry side arms except officers and ranking NCO’s, only one sidearm per individual for all impressions.

11.       No live ammunition permitted in camp or on grounds. No penny wrappers, staples, wax cartridges or aluminum foil wrappers* permitted. *Except Artillery may use foil wrapped charges.

12.      Participants not over 16 years old will not carry a weapon loaded or unloaded on the field. These participants under 16 are permitted as functioning musicians or guide-on bearers and/or stretcher bearers. Participants under 13 years of age are not permitted on the field during battles.

13.      No non-period weapons allowed.

14.      Artillery pieces may be quartered with the unit, provided no modern trailers or vehicles remain in camp.

15.      Camping only in pre-designated areas only. Areas will be made available for Campaign style camps. Modern camping/RV’s are permitted, but, space is limited and require approval from MTD Committee representative. All units are expected to bag all trash, and deposit it at the approved area; trash bags will be available at Registration.

16.      Campfires must be in fire pits, not in company streets; 1 fire pit per unit/company. Fire pits must be attended to at all times and a water bucket or another safety device must be kept near for safety. PLEASE REPLACE THE SOD BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!

17.      Flags will not be taken or captured at any time, unless choreographed in advance with approval of overall commanders.

18.      No visible anachronisms at anytime after Reveille Saturday morning.

19.      Unit commanders will be held responsible for the actions of their units/companies.

20.      Sutlers welcome, but, must be registered. No other sales or solicitation will be permitted without prior approval.

21.      NO PETS/ANIMALS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS! You and your pet/animals will be escorted off the grounds and not permitted to return! Registration/fees will NOT be returned.

22.      You will be required to acknowledge receipt, read and understand a copy of these “Rules and Regulations”.

 

 

Persons violating these rules could face immediate removal from the event.

(Event 2010)

 

 

 

                                               The March To Destiny

                                                     Civil War Encampment and Reenactment

 

 

Military and Civilian Waiver Form

 

1.    I, (the undersigned), attest that I have read the event rules, regulation and restrictions for the 20010 March to Destiny Event, being held at Shippensburg, PA and agree to abide by them. I understand that any violation of these rules, regulations and restrictions may result in my being asked to leave the event, without recourse or recovery of registration fees and/or other expenses incurred by me (travel expense, registration fees, et cetera).

 

2.    I agree to hold the March to Destiny Committee, Shippensburg Civil War Roundtable, Downtown Merchants Organization (D.O.I.T.), Shippensburg Chamber of Commerce, Shippensburg Borough Authorities, Shippensburg Township and any and all landowners free of any indemnity, culpability or responsibility in the event of any injury or accident to myself or those under my guardianship as well as any loss of property damage I may incur.

 

3.    I agree that my image can be use by the event sponsors for promotional materials, advertisements, or other media, without recourse or reimbursement.

 

 

                                                                                     

Signature

 

                                                                                     

Print your name or that of minor under your guardianship

 

                                     

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