1
Aim:
The aim of these standing orders is to assist in the smooth and fluid
operation of the Royal Scots both on and off the field.
2
Objectives:
2.1
To raise and equip a
re-enactment unit consisting of a company of Light Infantry for the purpose of
staging parade, drill, camp, and battle demonstrations.
2.2
To be able to set up and staff a
company camp which will be representative of regular military camps of the
period, circa 1812.
2.3
To foster historical research
into all aspects of warfare and lifestyle during the War of 1812.
2.4
To provide a resource which may be used in the education of the public in all aspects of
the War of 1812.
3
General Operating Principles:
The Royal Scots is a sub-unit of the Upper Thames Military Re-enactment
Society.
3.1
Organization:
The unit will consist of a company-sized formation of light
infantry. There will also be a number of
soldiers’ wives, children, and campfollowers.
The campfollowers will belong to the company in which they are planning
to serve. As such, they will have all
the rights, privileges and responsibilities of any other member of that
company.
See Appendix
I for details
3.2
Command and Control:
The organization will operate along regimental lines and follow a
military chain of command.
3.3
Promotions and Appointments:
The Executive of the Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society will
appoint the Commanding Officer.
Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) are those that have a rank of Sergeant
or higher. A ‘Chosen Man’ or a Corporal
is not considered to be an NCO.
The Commanding Officer will make all appointments and promotions within
the Company.
All promotions will be based upon the advice and the recommendation of
the Promotion Board.
The Promotion Board will be composed of the Commanding Officer, the
existing NCOs and full Corporals of the Company.
By the ancient tradition of the Service, the man promoted to
Second-in-Command (2IC) should be viewed as the most likely candidate for the
next Commanding Officer.
3.4
Duties and Responsibilities:
See Appendix II for details.
3.5
Recruiting:
Although the majority of the members of the actual 1st
Regiment of Foot came from the
3.6
Training:
Members will not be allowed to participate in drill sessions with the
company unless they are attired in the uniform ordered for that particular
drill parade.
The dill manual used by the regiment will be an “Abstract of the Rules
& Regulations for the Formation, Manoeuvre, and Field
Exercises of his Majesty’s Forces for the NCO’s of
the Army” 1811.
The drill manual used for the movement of the light infantry will be “A
Practical Guide for the Light Infantry Officer” by Captain T.H. Cooper.
Additional instructions will be published to cover sections of the
above-mentioned manual that prove to be ambiguous.
3.7
Safety:
All members wishing to demonstrate firearms must first satisfy the
Safety Officer of U.T.M.R.S. of their ability.
The Royal Scots will comply with any published safety regulations in
effect at re-enactments hosted by other organizations and attended by members
of the regiment.
See Appendix VI for details.
3.8
Living History Displays:
Within the limits of practicality, safety, and appropriateness, the
Company (soldiers and families) will attempt to camp and dress in a
historically correct manner. The intent
is to provide the members with a unique camping experience as well as make an
educational presentation to the public.
See Appendix
See appendix V for camp layout regulations
Members shall make every effort while in the period camp to hide modern
conveniences and necessities from both themselves and the public to ensure a
“historical look and feel” to the camp.
Wherever possible, members will perform activities appropriate to the
military camping situation and/or vignette in progress.
Members are encouraged to behave in a “period” manner for the duration
of the public hours of an event.
Members should remember that living history well done presents a
tremendous public relations opportunity for the organization as a whole.
3.9
Social Events:
At Social events, all persons are encouraged to dress as gentlemen and ladies. Privates, etcetera in the Regiment may dress
as officers provided they do not dress as an officer of the Royal Scots that is
senior to the Commanding Officer of the Company.
The guests of Honour at regimental social
functions will be given the deference and respect accorded to General Officers.
At social events it is expected that couples be socially matched. For example, a private soldier would not come
to a ball as the escort of a duchess.
3.10
Code of Conduct:
During public hours at a display or event all members will demonstrate
the proper deference, respect, and military courtesies appropriate to the rank
of any member present, superior or inferior regardless of the Regiment, Corps
or Service (see Appendix
Mark
Dickerson
Officer
Commanding, Royal Scots
Appendix I
Battalion
Organization:
1
Light Company:
- Company Commander -
Captain (1)
- Sergeant -
Sergeant* (2)
- Corporal -
Corporal* (2)
- Chosen Man -
- Rank and File -
Private (?)
*-Provided the company is large enough to support this many positions
at the CO’s discretion and maybe revised as needed.
2
Camp followers and Civilians:
- Officers’ Wives -
Civilians (1)
- Soldiers’ Wives -
Civilians (?)
- Soldiers’ Children -
Civilians (?)
- Civilians -
Civilians (?)
Appendix II
Duties and Responsibilities
of Each Position and Rank:
1 Commanding Officer -
Captain
1.1
The Senior Officer is the
Commanding Officer and as such has the overall responsibility to the executive
of the U.T.M.R.S. for everything the Company does. The Commanding Officer has the responsibility
of keeping the executive informed as to the current capabilities of the
Company.
1.2
On the field, the Commanding
Officer commands the Company.
1.3
The Commanding Officer is
responsible for the safety of every NCO and man in the Company.
2 The Senior NCO -Sergeant
2.1
The Senior NCO is responsible
for the dress, deportment, discipline and drill of the men in the Company. Specifically, he should teach the men the
wheeling and firing of sections and of the Company. In addition, he is responsible for the
deportment and training of the Corporals in the Company.
2.2
As second in command, he must be
capable of commanding the Company on the field and in camp.
2.3
As covering Sergeant, he will
assist the officer in his general duties.
2.4
On the field during battle
drills, the Senior NCO will fall back into the supernumerary rank for the
purpose of supervising safety procedures and dealing with problems that may
arise during the course of the battle drill.
2.5
On the field during parades, the
Senior NCO will take his place as covering Sergeant with his Officer consistent
with established drills and procedures.
3 Corporals -
Corporal
3.1
In general, Corporals command
their sections. They are responsible for
the dress, drill, deportment, and discipline of their men. They will command fatigue parties, guards,
and pickets.
3.2
Corporals are responsible for
the training of their section during exercises
3.3
During battle drills and
parades, the Corporals are the flanks of the sections. They provide the steadiness of cadence, pace
and direction without which the maneuvers of the Company would become chaos.
4 Chosen Men -
4.1
Chosen Men assist their
Corporals in the performance of their duties primarily with the object of
becoming Corporals in their own right.
4.2
Chosen Man is an appointment
rather than a rank. As such, the Chosen
Man does not normally hold any command authority unless designated by an
Officer or NCO for a specific task.
4.3
Corporals and Chosen Men should
lead the men by example in the neatness of their clothing, arms and
accoutrements. They should be prompt in
falling-in and following orders that the men might follow their example.
5 Rank and File -
Private
5.1
The Privates of the Company are
the single most important element as living history displays would be
impossible without them.
5.2
The Privates are responsible to
the Officers and NCO’s under whom they serve and must
be prepared and capable of portraying their role at living history displays.
6 Soldiers’ Wives
6.1
Soldiers’ Wives are an integral
part of the Company. The Company,
historically, was officially allowed six (6) wives and their children. However, as many women as are willing are
welcomed to play unofficial wives of the Company.
6.2
In the field, Soldiers’ Wives
are to stay to the rear. They would come
forward after the battle to look for their husbands and to care for the
wounded.
6.3
In camp, the Soldiers’ Wives may
cook for their husbands and children, act as the Company’s washerwomen and
seamstresses, and take care of their children.
7 Soldiers’ Children
7.1
As with Soldiers’ Wives,
Soldiers’ Children were present in the field with the Company. As such, they are expected to dress and
behave in a manner appropriate to the period and the rank and social status of
their parents.
7.2
Children will be encouraged to
take part in the re-enactments, playing period games, and watching and mimicking
the drills.
7.3
Children are wholly the
responsibility of their respective parents, specifically in the areas of behaviour and dress.
8 Officers’ Wives
8.1
Approximately twenty-five
percent of the British Officers had their wives and families with them. It appears that the vast majority of them
stayed behind in
8.2
Officers’ Wives played an
important role in the social events of the Regiment. It was the early 1800’s and a woman’s status
was determined by the status of her husband.
As a result, there was a rough chain of command amongst the females
associated with the Regiment. Therefore,
the colonel’s wife would hold precedence over the major’s, who would in turn,
“out-rank” a captain’s wife, and so on.
8.3
In order to give a large degree
of freedom of choices vis-ŕ-vis role-playing, female members do not have to
re-enact the spouse of their actual husband.
Appendix
Regimental Equipment
List:
1
Minimum Requirements For a
Soldier’s
Drop front trousers, grey wool
Shoes or boots, black
Shirt, white
Barracks jacket
Forage cap
Gaiters, black
Leather neckstock, black
Linen haversack, natural
2
Minimum Requirements For Field
Duty:
Drop front trousers, grey wool
Shoes or boots, black
Shirt, white
Regimental Redcoat, with appropriate accoutrements
Shako, with plate, hackle, rosette, and rosette button
Gaiters, black, calf-length
Leather neckstock, black
Linen haversack, natural
Leather cross belts, white
Regimental belt plate
Cartridge box, black
Leather bayonet
scabbard, black
Wooden round canteen,
blue
Whisk and pick
Replica Brown Bess .75 cal. Musket
with bayonet
3
Other Items:
Greatcoat, grey, single breasted-lower ranks
“ “
“ With blue collars/cuffs, -sergeants
“
, double breasted, grey collars and cuffs-officers
Trotter pack
Bellback wedge tent
Storage box
Musket bag
Tin plate, cup, k.f.s.
Blanket
Drop front trousers, white
Vest-grey
Suspenders
Gaiters, black, knee-length
4
Minimum requirements for camp
followers:
A dress appropriate to the social standing being portrayed
Kerchief or other suitable head covering
Appendix IV
Orders of Dress:
1
1.1
Officers:
Shako, Regimental Redcoat, Sash, Sword Belt, Sword, Haversack, Grey
trousers, and boots under trousers
1.2
Sergeants:
Shako, Regimental Redcoat, Sash, Crossbelts, Haversack, Cartridge box,
Bayonet, Canteen, Grey trousers, Gaiters under trousers, Shoes or boots,
Musket.
1.3
Other
Ranks:
As sergeants less sash.
2
Marching or Campaign Order:
As Battle Order for all
ranks plus Trotter Pack for NCO’s and men.
3
Drill Order:
3.1
Officers:
Forage cap, Regimental Redcoat or Dress Vest, Sash, Haversack, White
trousers, Boots under trousers.
3.2
Sergeants:
Shako, Regimental Redcoat, Sash, Crossbelts,
Cartridge box, bayonet, Grey trousers, Gaiters under trousers, Shoes or Boots.
3.3
Other Ranks:
Shako, Barracks Jacket, Haversack, Grey
trousers, Gaiters under trousers, Cross belts, Shoes or boots.
.
4
Parade Order:
4.1
Officers:
Shako, Regimental Redcoat with breast facings out, Sash, Sword belt, Sword,
White trousers, Boots outside trousers.
4.2
Sergeants:
Shako, Regimental Redcoat, Sash, Crossbelts,
Cartridge box, Bayonet, White trousers, Gaiters under trousers, Shoes or boots.
4.3
Other Ranks:
As Sergeants less Sash.
5 Full
Mess Order:
5.1 Officers:
Regimental Redcoat with facings folded out, Vest, Sash, Haversack,
White Knee Breeches, White hose, Low shoes.
5.2 Sergeants:
Regimental Redcoat, Sash, Haversack, White
trousers, Full Gaiters on the outside, Shoes or boots.
5.3 Other Ranks:
As Sergeants less Sash.
Note: These are guidelines only and the dress for a particular event
may be changed by the Commanding Officer.
Non-regulation items of clothing are strictly prohibited. Anyone wishing to wear non-regulation items
during an event’s public hours must obtain the permission of the Commanding
Officer.
Appendix V
1
Tentage:
1.1
Officers:
Officers may use any of the following, choosing the most appropriate to
the interpretation they are pursuing after first getting the approval of the
Commanding Officer.
Marquis Tent, 18’ X 10’ (approximate
measurements)
Marquis Tent, 14’ X 9’
“ “
Wedge Tent, 12’ X 7’ (short wall)
Wedge Tent, 7’ X 7’ (bell
back)
1.2
Other Ranks:
All Non Commissioned members of the Company unless given prior
permission by the Commanding Officer will use a Wedge Tent, 7’ X 7’ (bell
back).
1.3
Cooking/Messing:
Flies and tents to be used for this purpose are to be approved by the
Commanding Officer.
2
Layout:
2.1
Wherever possible, the Royals
will set up in a
Backing onto the OR’s tents will be the Officer’s tents which will face
to the ‘Officer’s Street’, away from the Parade Ground subject to Crown Forces
Upper Canada’s Command Staff orders.
Tentage for cooking and messing will be set up to the rear of the Commanding
Officer’s tent. This is also where the
fire pit(s) will be dug.
2.2 At Crown Forces Upper Canada
sponsored events, these orders are subject to the event layouts ordered by the
3
Diagram:
Fly
|
|
Marquis
Appendix VI
Safety Regulations:
1
Firearms:
1.1
Only carefully made and proofed
replica firearms can be used, and must be approved by the Commanding Officer or
the Safety Officer.
1.2
Muskets and/or rifles must use
black powder in pre-measured paper cartridges.
The cartridges are to be a maximum of 125 grains of powder for muskets
and 70 grains for rifles. Loading from a
powder horn is prohibited. Dampened
cartridges are not to be used, nor are paper wadding or any other
material. Cartridges must be carried in
a leather cartridge pouch. Cartridges
may only be rolled and not closed with staples, tape, glue or any other
material or substance.
1.3
All ammunition and firearms will
be subject to examination prior to firing by designated site officials and the
Commanding Officer or the Safety Officer as necessary.
1.4
No member of the public
(including the press) shall handle a loaded firearm.
1.5
All firearms must be secured at
all times and safely stored when not in use.
1.6
All muskets must have a hammer
stall and flash guard in good order and may not be used on the field without
them.
1.7
Ramrods are not to be used
during any tactical or simulation.
1.8
During opposed line firing all
weapons will be aimed a minimum of five (5) feet below the feet or above the
heads of the opposing force. All firing
will stop when the forces are within twenty (20) yards of each other.
1.9 Any member of the Company who fails
to report for a safety inspection will not be allowed on the field unless by
special dispensation from the Commanding Officer and Safety Officer.
**NO PROJECTILE
2
Edged Weapons:
2.1
All edged weapons including
swords, bayonets, knives, billhooks, axes, tomahawks, etcetera, must be
sheathed on the field except as designated in advance by the Site Safety
Officer.
2.2
All edged weapons carried on the
person in camp or on the field must be inspected and approved by the Commanding
Officer or the Safety Officer.
3
Melee Combat:
3.1
Hand-to-hand combat is
prohibited unless pre-arranged with the Site Safety Officer and with the
explicit consent of the Commanding Officer and Safety Officer.
3.2
Opposing lines will not come
closer than twenty (20) yards to each other unless pre-arranged with the Site
Safety Officer.
4
4
Alcohol and Drugs:
4.1
There will be no consumption of
any alcoholic beverage during public hours at any demonstration by any member
intending to handle a firearm.
4.2
There will be no consumption of
narcotics at any time while at an event.
Members found in possession or consuming narcotics will be asked to
leave the event immediately.
5
Officer’s Call:
5.1
The senior member present or
his/her designate must attend these meetings.
5.2
At an event where a limited
number of members are present,or
only privates of the company are present, those on the line should make every
effort to “join-up” with another group to form a section.
6
Authority:
6.1
Any member found in violation of
any of these safety rules may be asked to leave the tactical, simulation,
demonstration, or even the event and property at the discretion of the Site
Safety Officer.
Appendix
Military Courtesies:
1
Saluting:
1.1
When under arms and an officer
approaches, a private or NCO will cease what he is doing and ‘present arms’ to the officer. He will remain in this position until the
officer acknowledges his salute or passes by him. If the officer addresses him, the private or
NCO will salute the officer when he has finished addressing him as well.
1.2
When not under arms and an officer approaches, a private or NCO will cease what he
is doing, look the officer directly in the eye and salute him with an open
palm. He will remain in this position
until the officer acknowledges the salute or passes by him.
1.3
In camp, a Private or NCO will
only salute a particular officer once a day.
On subsequently seeing the officer, he will come to attention to show
his respect.
1.4
When a Private is approached by a
Sergeant, he will come to
attention and remain in that position until the Sergeant acknowledges the
courtesy or passes by him.
1.5
When part of a working party or
detachment, the senior NCO or Officer of that party will call the men to
attention at the approach of an officer.
The senior member of the party will then appropriately salute the
officer. The men will remain in this
position until acknowledged by the officer.
2
Treatment of Officers
2.1
Soldiers should treat the
Officers with Respect and Honour on all
occasions. This is to establish the
strictest discipline.
2.2
Soldiers should be discouraged
from speaking ill of their Officers and
Non-commissioned officers at anytime. By allowing this is to lessen their
authority and respect.
2.3
A soldier should show respect to
all that have the appearance of an Officer, not just those that are from his
own corps.
2.4
When an Officer passes by a
Sentry, the Sentry is to stand steady, upright and at shouldered arms until he
passes by or acknowledges him.