Safety and Authenticity Guidlines

SWWRA Event Etiquette
1. Members may not use any item belonging to another member without their express permission. The theft of any item, no matter how small, is grounds for prosecution and dismissal from the SWWRA.
2. While in camp or barracks area, respect the right of privacy of other campers.
3. The use or possession of illegal drugs is cause for immediate expulsion from the SWWRA.
4. Deliberate failure to follow an event's posted or announced rules can and/or will lead to expulsion from the association and from other future SWWRA events.
5. Members MUST keep safety and authenticity in mind at all times.
6. Do not use profanity, slander, or libelous statements in correspondence to convey any threat, implied or real, to any member. As a rule, the use of the word “farb” or “farby” as a term of slander against another reenactor or unit within the SWWRA association is prohibited.
7. Proprietary SWWRA membership information cannot be released without the board's and the individual member’s approval.
8. It is the responsibility of all members and units present at any event to stand for and passsafety and authenticity inspections.
9. As a courtesy, keep late night activities at public and private tactical events reasonable.
10. Unit commanders shall be responsible for the behavior of all members in their unit. Unit commanders shall be responsible for all minors in their unit.
11. Keep all campsites and barracks policed and secure.
12. Do not leave campfires unattended.
13. Do not argue over the calling of "hits" at a tactical event.
14. The US Flag shall always be displayed or flown higher than other flags at a public event.
15. When appropriate at a public event, the US flag shall be saluted or acknowledged by SWWRA members in a manner consistent with proper flag etiquette.
16. No WWII German "Nazi" flag; that is, the red, white and black national or battle flag with the Hakenkreuz (swastika) shall be flown at public or tactical events. However, event
organizers MAY, at their discretion, allow the use of German vehicle panels (one-sided, with grommets at each corner) on vehicles as an aircraft recognition device, ONLY if appropriate to the scenario. Panels must be tied down in correct fashion to the vehicle in question.
Individual German unit flags, signs or signal flags, so long as they do not contain the Hakenkreuz or other potentially offensive symbols, may be displayed at the discretion of the event organizer.

Basic Uniform Outline:

1. Must have a helmet in combat zones. Unless you have medical reasons or you are British Airborne, but must get permission first.

2. This is Winter, so wear your wool uniforms!

3. Weapons must be Pre-March 1945.

4. Haircuts need to be 1940s style!

5. Facial hair 5 days growth or less. Mustaches allowed. Clean shaved is best! If you have a problem with this, contact the event host!

6. No Pacific uniforms!

7. Please act like a WWII Soldier for the public!

Any questions about all this please contact the event host!