I don't think that Molly Picture wore a uniform.
I don't think that Molly Picture wore a uniform.
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Yes, I know what the rules say but the problem is that part of the rules are enforced part of the time for part of the people.
Just like when I and a potential new recruit were spectating and we along with about a dozen or so members witnessed a man get mad because his weapon fouled and he threw it on the ground and had a fit and walked off the line. His commander, his teammates, the safety officer and other members did absolutely nothing! A MAJOR safety violation to throw a fouled weapon on the ground instead of laying it down and nobody did anything, except me.
Yes, I know this lil brother. Problem is that part of the rules are enforced part of the time for part of the people. And then there's the issues with rules being interpreted too many different ways by too many people. Take a look at the thread regarding coaching and spotting. Ridiculous.
Im not being critical of the N-SSA or any individual. I love the N-SSA and the many wonderful members. But we have an issue with trying to recruit new members and if they ask a question to five veteran members, they get five different answers about some of the rules. Not good!
THIS,,,,,,,,is the very reason EVERYONE should have a copy of the rules and actually READ them once then keep them close if ever the need arise. I too hear way to many folks "explain" the rules. Most actually believe they are correct. A few may have been 20, 30, 40 years ago but things change.
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Phil wouldn't you agree that 90% of the N-SSA need to take a good look at their skirmish clothes and the Midwest is right at the top of the list.
Phil
My thoughts on that in general:
Our team is pretty solid about uniforms. Period green shirt, period cut/style pants, either wool or a suitable facsimile, period hat. What type of hat you would like is up to you. A few members cheat a bit and wear 'whatever' for suspenders (sometimes, myself included) but that's about as bad as it gets.
I have noted other teams that are pretty lax on uniforms. A pair of jeans and a flannel shirt isn't a uniform, it's farm gear, work clothes, wear around the house clothes, whatever. Some teams don't seem to HAVE a uniform; and if confederate, if they are wearing period style clothing, that is more or less appropriate.
It is the duty of a team commander, skirmish director, regional commander, whatever to enforce the rules. Not mine. Unless the media is there, I honestly don't care; I care about how the people shoot. That said, in principle, while I don't see that we need to carry it as far as the reenactors do, sure, it would be nice to see more people take care of their appearance in regards to uniforms.
To the Midwest in particular: for the teams that regularly participate, I would actually say that we're among the best in terms of uniforms. We have a few small teams (who doesn't?) that I honestly don't recall what they wear, so I can't comment, nor would I in a public forum.
I guess my point is simply this; if you join a team, you should wear that team's approved uniform. Women who want to portray nurses or other battlefield participants are more than welcome to wear the appropriate clothes, but not on a shooting team, not on the line. That's my opinion. And, the rules, as they currently sit. People wearing the uniform should take due care to make sure it reasonably represents the one their team is approved to use. Simple as that.
Now, if it is a particularly hot day and uniforms are called, and a woman shooter wants to wear a period dress instead, that's her choice.
It is your responsibility, not the Skirmish Director or anyone else. When serving as a Line Judge, your duty is to apply the rules as written, communicate with the team Commanders about infractions and assess penalties when necessary. Choosing not to is a failure of your duties. Should a competitor disagree with your interpretation of the rules and wish to protest, you may enlist the help of an IG, if present, or the Skirmish Director
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Last edited by P.Altland; 07-07-2017 at 05:27 PM.
Paul Altland
21st Va. Md Guard Co. B
Jon,
Well lets see. Last time I attended Sherman's Bodyguard was a Union team. Union Army shirts were not issued in green. I believe gray, blue gray, tan, and the natural 3 button off white. Midwest Region suffers from the softball, bowling league stigma : red shirt, green shirt, work shirt, etc. And those wash and wear light blue trousers are a hoot!! Don't worry about the suspenders as they were not issued. Please note my first post. I mentioned skirmish clothes not reproductions, facsimiles or copies of actual uniforms.
Phil
Last edited by Phillip Kearny; 07-07-2017 at 07:37 PM.
If I'm understanding this, everyone who does line judge duty also has to know what a particular team's uniform should be. Who in the entire association knows that?
Coming from the reenacting world, levels of authenticity can vary widely. Just what is the standard for NSSA? That said, I've had some wisecracks about thread counting, but as of now, I have yet to see any team, even at nationals that could escape the farby accusation.
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