2011 castra lafe handbook - Legio VI Ferrata Fidelas Constans

2011
CASTRA LAFE
HANDBOOK
March 17–20, 2011
The Staff of Castra Lafe AD43 welcomes you!
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information or photographs contained in this document other than the forms contained
herein without prior approval of Legio II Augustus, Cohort I Castra Lafe is not allowed.
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CONTENTS
Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Info for Romans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
What to Expect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What is AD 43 Castra Lafe? (Event Information/Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Not a shield banger? What about you? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rules, Advisories, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Needle Felt Combat System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Forms
AD 43 Castra Lafe Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AD 43 Release from Liability Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Medical Condition Declaration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
AD 43 Vendor Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety and Conditions at Lafe, AR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety at Castra Lafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Heat and Injury Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Preparing Slingshot Ammo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Latin Commands / Terms Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Duties of Various Ranks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Pre-Attendance Physical Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AD43 2011 Commemorative T-Shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Oath of the Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
A list of Latin “unprintable oaths” available on request.
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FORWARD
This guidebook is provided online and in hard copy to those who pay postage to ensure a
more enjoyable AD 43 event for all attendees. It is a free document. Much of the
information in the drill manual was drawn from across the globe and from several different
Roman Groups. It is provided for informational purposes only.
It is strongly suggested that this handbook be reviewed for event information, rules,
directions and forms prior to arrival at Castra Lafe.
Like any GUIDEBOOK this document is a “GUIDE,” not the be all and end all of what will,
or may transpire at AD 43. Recommendations for modifications/ additions to this guide for
next year’s event are heartily solicited from ATTENDEES. (How can your comments be
germane if you have never attended?)
The staff and sponsors of AD 43 reserve the right to change or modify both this guide
and the event to meet the requirements of the instant, the exigencies of weather, or
other unforeseen acts of God and man.
NOTE: As the staff of AD 43 Castra Lafe, we want your experience to be both
memorable and fun. However, It must be understood that AD 43 Castra Lafe is a
voluntary, immersion-reenacting event. It is not a “six-flags over anywhere” type
amusement park for individuals to come and play or do as they please. This is an
immersion event with a loosely planned agenda and each attendee must be willing to
participate in order for all to receive the maximum impact from the experience.
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For legionary and Roman army officer participants, this means adherence to military
standards and discipline during operational periods. For all others it means adherence
to period standards of dress and equipment and registered character.
While the staff of AD43 Castra Lafe are not paid and AD43 Castra Lafe is a “not for profit”
event, neither is it a democracy. Services provided onsite shall be understood to be
simple hosting courtesies and not “paid for services.” Any schedule or activity is subject to
change, deletion, or modification based upon onsite attendees, weather, availability of
funds, or operational feasibility determined by the AD 43 Castra Lafe staff only.
It shall also be understood that the AD 43 Castra Lafe staff are not responsible to any
person, group, or entity in regards to “expectations” or provision of “schedule,”
“entertainment,” “safety,” or “services.” (It is strongly suggested that this paragraph be
reread to ensure complete comprehension in advance of attendance or participation in
any AD 43 event or activity.)
It is expected that participants will share in the maintenance and housekeeping
requirements of Castra Lafe during the event as part of the normal duties of a Roman
legionnaire.
Cooking is a joint venture by both AD 43 Staff and attending volunteers. Those who
wish to assist or prepare a special item for consumption are readily invited to contact
the event staff ahead of time to coordinate menu and presentation.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Unit Web Site
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ad43.org
Centurion, Mark Saddler, Organizational Policy . . . . . . . msaddler@suddenlink.net
Medicus, Caius Fabius, Advisor and Unit Mentor . . . . . . caius_fabius@hotmail.com
Optio, Paul Smith, Financial Issues, Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . psmith@ag.org
Legionary, Carl Steyer, Organizational Policy,
Unit Fabricator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . csteyer@grnco.net
Signifier, Red Millis, Unit Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mclm@windstream.net
USPS mail to the unit at:
Paul W. Smith, 500 W. Hovey St Apt 203, Springfield, MO 65802
Yahoo public group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FtLafe43AD/
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INFO FOR ROMANS
Barracks space will be reserved for ISPA
Legionnaires and contributors of the build on a
space-available basis. Centurions provide a list
of who is attending the event by Feb 1 to
reserve a spot. If you want to sleep under
tegulae in a warm straw bed, respond as soon
as possible.
Please remember this is a reenactment event.
There are no paved roads and the possibility of
rain, cold, mud, and barbarian invasions exist.
What to expect?
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Good food and comradeship
Combat Patrols during the day
Realistic Training
Mud
Lots of firewood
DIRECTIONS
If you are coming from Oklahoma or Texas take
your best route to Jonesboro, Arkansas; then
proceed north on Hwy 49.
If you are coming east through Memphis,
Tennessee, take Hwy 55 to US 63. Make sure
you follow the speed limit to the letter from
Tyronza to Marked Tree, Arkansas (the biggest
speed traps in the state, if not the world).
Arriving in Jonesboro, participants should take
the best route north to Paragould, Arkansas.
Take 49 north; then turn onto Hwy 135 north
(the intersection across from Glen Sain Ford
dealership on the north side of town.)
Drive approximately 9 miles to Lafe, Arkansas.
Upon reaching Lafe, you will pass a small
convenience store; about ¼ mile past the store,
turn right onto Valley Drive and drive to the end
of the paved road. Valley Drive is a paved road and just before St. Johns Lutheran
Church. St. Johns has a cemetery and, if you are arriving at night, a blue cross lit above
the steeple will be visible. (Look for the signs in Lafe that look like a Roman shield for
directions.)
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Drive to the end of the
road and straight into
the field and sign in.
If you plan on arriving
later than 2200 (10
PM) on Thursday or
Friday please e-mail
me so that we can
arrange to meet you
at the gate.
Hope to see you
around the fire
Centvrion Qvintvs
Valerivs,
Legio II Avgvstae
For specific directions from your home location, access MapQuest or other online
directions website.
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WHAT IS AD 43?
Castra Lafe 2011 Concept and Plan
Concept: This event, as closely as possible, shall provide Reenactors, Living
Historians, and others with an interest in the period, a total immersion venue to
experience in a real world environment the historical foes of each culture using the
equipment associated with the period, under the conditions of the period, consuming the
rations of the period, living as the Roman and Celtic peoples of the turn of the first
century AD did.
Where: Lafe, Arkansas (See directions and map on pages 4 & 5.)
When: This year’s event shall be conducted March 18–21, 2011. The event officially
begins with morning muster on Friday, March19. The Castra Lafe site opens at noon on
Thursday, March 18th.
Plan: Arrive on site Thursday, Event officially begins at 8 am on Friday and ends at
Noon on Sunday. No vehicles allowed past the Creek after 10 pm Thursday night.
Arrive early or carry your gear in.
Roman Legionary training, drilling, and fort construction will occur on Friday,
with needlefelt battles on Saturday.
British Celts will have their own schedule on Friday and participate in needlefelt
battles on Saturday.
More information to be posted on www.ad43.org
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NOT A SHIELD BANGER? WHAT ABOUT YOU?
It is understood by the Staff at AD 43 that some participants may not be interested in
needle felt combat, but still have a confirmed interest in the conditions of service and
equipment of the Roman Legionary or civilian of the period.
For those individuals, attendance as either an Immune, Training Legionnaire, or
Romano/Celtic civilian may be of interest.
Immunes, based upon capability and desire, shall be tasked with route marches with kit,
weapons drill, combat drills, support of Castra Lafe Staff, and various other tasks
historically associated with their position.
Training Legionnaire can expect route marches in full kit, weapons drills at the pole and
on the campus militaries, pilum drills, and close order drills.
Romano/Celtic civilians are invited to participate as tradesmen in the Vicus, offering
displays of actual fabrication or skills, food, or other activities which would have been
part of the lives and livelihood of this closely intertwined culture group.
IT SHALL BE NOTED THAT AT ALL TIMES, THE VICUS IS OFF LIMITS FOR
NEEDLE FELT OPERATIONS. THERE SHALL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Are you a specialist? Do you have skills as either a historian, linguist, culinary
aficionado, thespian, weapons master, or skilled fabricator? If so, would you have an
interest in presenting a class or demonstration of your skill?
We welcome you, and are willing to provide you both a time slot and venue to present
your specialty. Please contact the AD 43 Staff to arrange both a place and time for your
presentation!
RULES, ADVISORIES, SAFETY
This event will be the ninth hosted on this site. There is a site fee of $60 (or $50 if preregistering) for use of the site, evening meals, straw bedding, and firewood provided.
The pre-registration rate of $50 must be postmarked by March 1, 2011.
There are a few rules for the safety of participants.
1. NO drugs are allowed. Period.
2. Alcohol will be permitted, but there will be no alcohol given to or consumed by
minors (under age 21) at any time.
3. Campfires will be built only in authorized fire pits.
4. Campfires will have a “fire watch” at all times. NO UNATTENDED FIRES WILL
BE ALLOWED.
5. The Roman Group will have a leader, as well as the Germanic Group. These
persons will be responsible for fire prevention and your safety. In an emergency,
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please listen to them and be vigilant about the fire risk.
6. Upon arrival, please sign in and let the staff know if there are any medical
conditions/allergies (beestings, food allergies, diabetes, etc.) or medications
(insulin, etc.) which we need to know about.
7. Small children left unattended will be sold as galley slaves; small children who
are supervised will be welcome to stay.
8. The owner of the land and the staff will not be held responsible for accidents,
injury, or lost items. Please be careful and obey the rules.
9. This is private property and the landowner will be fighting for Rome and tossing
pila as well, but we should remind all people attending that:
Note the following
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Any infraction of the above rules could mean expulsion from the site.
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Members of the Castra Lafe staff are all volunteers and reserve the right to deny
entry or have persons removed from the property who are in violation of site rules
or state or federal laws.
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All fees will be paid, and waivers and registration forms will be signed at the front
gate before proceeding into the site.
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All attendees will get dressed out before leaving the gate or crossing the bridge.
A dressing tent will be provided at the gate.
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This is an Ancient Reenactment, participants should strive for authenticity. You
can pitch your modern tent near the parking area, talk your way into someone’s
period tent, or just pull up a warm sheepskin next to one of the camp fires.
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Temperature will typically be in 40º to 50º during daylight. At night, it will be
colder hence the wool and warm skins. We personally would suggest three or
four wool blankets.
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Wood for fires will be provided (available at fort).
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Latrines and showers are available on site.
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Straw will be provided for bedding (if needed).
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Water will be available (bring your own period containers, please).
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Germanic or Celtic re-enactors should contact the local clan leader for the
location of their campsite.
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NEEDLE FELT COMBAT SYSTEM
The Tao of Needle Felt Combat
The first thing to understand in Needle felt Combat is that this is Honor Combat. We
wish to get a feel for the use or weapons in armor and working together is a simulated
combat environment. This is not a system for hitting as hard as possible. In fact, if
someone does start losing control and acting in an unsafe manner, the exercise will be
stopped and the person or persons will either be warned or banned from further fighting
at the event. The most important thing is for each individual to be aware of his or her
surroundings, and make an effort to feel any blows from enemy (or friendly) weapons.
When you feel a strike from a weapon, you should show that you feel the blow! If you
are hit in the leg, arm, torso, or head you should fall down. Sure, if you have armor on,
you would be less likely to be killed, BUT, you are also much less likely to even feel a
blow. If you feel it, take the blow. You can fight again, later. Failure to take the blows
may result in being banned from further combat.
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Safety
If you hear a whistle blast, guard yourself and stop attacking. Stop all action until
there is permission to resume combat.
Safety Gear. Required safety gear is Groin protection, usually an athletic cup, and
safety goggles. You are encouraged to wear a gorget or throat protection. You may hide
this under a scarf or make it from skin colored leather. It should protect your larynx from
an accidental blow, and should be backed by at least ½ inch of compression foam.
Simulated combat is dangerous, and shields, helmets, hobnails and other items may
hurt you. Injuries to hands, feet, legs, faces have occurred, and will occur again. The
use of thin gloves is recommended for people whose job requires fine motor skills with
their hands on the days following this event.
Needle felt Weapons
We have some basic
rules for needle felt
weapons.
You are permitted to
wear Roman or
Germanic/Celtic armor
and helmets, tunics and
shoes from the period
of 50 BC to AD 50(ish).
You may not carry
actual weapons into
needle felt combat.
You will be warned
before any needle felt
combat event.
All weapons must meet basic safety standards.
Needle felt weapons may include one handed swords, spears, javelins, pila, and
daggers. They may include axes and clubs, as well as bows and arrows, slings, and
light catapult weapons.
No two-handed cut and slash weapons are allowed.
No double headed (pugil stick) style weapons are allowed.
Shields must be constructed out of materials that would have existed in AD9…
Aluminum, Plastic, Zip Ties, Rubber or Duraliner coating will not be allowed. Make
authentic equipment to ensure acceptance for use.
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Fighters mounted on horses may not use lances or couched spears.
All weapons will be tested prior to use. If you are willing to be hit in the face with your
own weapon, being swung by the strongest guy there, then it is probably safe!
IF STRUCK IN NF COMBAT YOU HAD BETTER COUNT THE HIT. IF YOU ARE TOLD
TO TAKE THE HIT BY A JUDGE MORE THAN TWICE THEN YOU WILL BE ASKED
TO LEAVE THE BATTLE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY.
WHEN STRUCK IN COMBAT EITHER FALL DOWN IN A GLORIUS DEATH OR IF IN
A BAD SPOT THEN SIMPLY CALL OUT THAT YOU ARE HIT AND WALK AWAY
HOLDING YOUR NF WEAPON BY THE BLADE OVER YOUR HEAD.
IF YOU ARE NOT IN SAFETY GEAR AND A NEEDLEFELT COMBAT STARTS OR
YOU COME NEAR A NEEDLEFELT COMBAT, IMMEDIATELY FALL DOWN AS IF
DEAD AND COVER YOUR EYES WITH YOUR HAND. NEEDLEFELT COMBAT WILL
NOT STOP FOR UNPREPARED BYSTANDERS.
Missile Weapons
Slinger ammo will be missiles made from Crayola® Model Magic® compound, although
hackie sacks are acceptable. (See instructions for making missiles from Crayola®
Model Magic® on page 25: Preparing Slingshot Ammunition.)
The only archery we plan to allow in 2011 is using Dan Peterson needle felt arrows.
They may not be aimed directly at anyone. They are fired into the air and come down
on the target.
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2011 AD43 CASTRA LAFE REGISTRATION FORM
Name
Address
City/State/Zip:
E-mail
Phone Number
Impression:
❏ Roman ❏ Celt ❏ Civilian
Rank/Name of your impression
Unit Affiliation __________________________________________________________
Planned date of departure
Planned date of arrival
Do you desire a T-shirt?
❏ Yes ❏
If yes, quantity
size
No
(total at $20 each $
)
Medical Prescreen. Do you have any medical condition that the staff of Castra Lafe
needs to be aware of? ❏ Yes ❏ No
Fill out and attach a Medical Condition Declaration Form.
Fill out and attach the 2011 AD43 CASTRA LAFE Release From Liability Form.
Do you have any dietary restrictions that the AD43 staff needs to accommodate?
❏ Yes ❏ No
Please explain:
Pre-registration: $55
T-shirt: $20
Prepay
❏ Yes
❏ No
(NOTE: On-site registration is $65.)
Amount enclosed $
Amount to be paid on site $
Please make your check or money order payable to and mail to:
PAUL W. SMITH
500 W. HOVEY ST APT 203
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802
If you signed the forms electronically and want to send it to the AD43 staff, attach the
file to an E-mail and send it to:
psmith@ag.org
(remember to send your check by USPS mail)
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AD43 RELEASE FROM LIABILITY FORM
I, the undersigned, do hereby state that I wish to participate in activities that are being
conducted at the ancient reenactment event known as AD43.
AD43 makes no claims or representations as to the safety or condition of the land,
buildings, facilities or surrounding property.
AD43 staff have regulations that govern and may restrict certain activities that I may
participate in, and that these rules are listed in the AD43 Castra Lafe Handbook.
I understand that all activities are VOLUNTARY and that I do not have to participate
unless I choose to do so. I understand that these activities are potentially dangerous or
possibly harmful to my person or property, and by willingly participating, I accept and
assume the risk of injury to myself or damage to my property.
I understand the AD43 Event Staff does NOT provide any insurance coverage for my
person or my property. I acknowledge that I am responsible for my own safety and my
own personal well-being as well as the protection of my property.
I have read and understand the entirety of the AD43 Castra Lafe Handbook and
understand and agree with its contents without reservation.
By participating in AD43, I agree to release from liability, and agree to hold harmless
and indemnify any AD43 Staff Member or AD43 Agent working within the scope of their
duties for any injury to my person or damage to my property.
This release will be binding upon myself, successors in interest, and/or any persons
suing on my behalf.
I have read the statements in this document. I completely agree with its terms and have
signed it of my own free will. I understand that this document is complete unto itself and
that any oral representations or promises made to me concerning this document and or
its terms are not binding against the AD43 Staff or its agents.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT. I HAVE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD THIS RELEASE AND UNDERSTAND ALL ITS TERMS. I EXECUTE IT
VOLUNTARILY AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS MEANING AND
SIGNIFICANCE.
Legal Name:
Legal Signature
Date:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
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MEDICAL CONDITION DECLARATION FORM
The purpose of this document is to inform emergency attending medical professionals
of any known medical condition which may prove life threatening or dangerous to the
person signing this form.
This information contained herein is confidential and shall not be made publicly
available.
Do you now or have you had any condition which requires regular attendance by a
physician or doctor?
❏ Yes ❏ No If yes, what is the condition?
Are you now taking any prescription medications? If so, please list the medications and
dosages in the event of an emergency situation for the information of the attending
doctor or EMS person.
A.
D.
B.
E.
C.
F.
Do you have or are you aware of any allergy or sensitivity to environmental, dietary, or
material objects which you may have?
❏ Yes ❏ No If yes, what are they?
Do you have any other medical condition or situation which you feel would be important
to a medical professional in the event that you were unable to communicate?
❏ Yes ❏ No If yes, what would that be?
Does the staff of AD43 have authority to call an ambulance, medivac, or otherwise
initiate emergency medical care for the person signing this form in order to preserve life,
limb, or general well-being as seen by the AD43 staff member initiating the call for
emergency assistance?
❏ Yes ❏ No
I certify that the above information is complete and true to the best of my knowledge.
I refer any questions regarding this form back to my signed statements on the AD43
Registration Form and the AD43 Castra Lafe Release From Liability Form.
Printed Name
Signature
Date
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AD43 VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM
Persons or companies wishing to set up a booth for selling period items may do so
starting on Thursday when the site opens. Please note that after Thursday night no
modern vehicles will be allowed past the bridge. Vendors must register and sign the
release of liability form as a participant.
Vendor fee is $25.00. This is in addition to the individual entrance fee. Participation as a
vendor means you will follow all rules and regulations of the site, and all federal and
state laws regarding resale of items. By signing this agreement you are essentially
stating that you are accepting responsibility for any federal or state tax burden which
accompanies the selling of merchandise at this event.
By signing this agreement you as a vendor are agreeing to the following conditions:
1.
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8.
I understand I sell by invitation at the event and because AD43 is private property, Castra Lafe
AD43 staff may limit the items tendered for sale, operation, and location of any point of sale on
the property during the event. I also understand that I am responsible for the Arkansas sales tax
and will ensure that these funds are provided to the staff of Castra Lafe prior to leaving the
property. (The current sales tax rate will be provided to the vender upon arrival.)
By signing this registration form I understand that I am an independent operator and not an
employee or staff member of AD43. Castra Lafe AD43 staff makes no claim to accuracy or
quality of goods tendered for sale and all sales are between vendor and customer. Castra Lafe
AD43 staff does not accept any financial responsibility for goods sold or bought on site.
I understand that this is a reenactment event and my goods must conform or appeal to the
period of 50 BCE to AD 250. Any items that are ancient related but modern in form such as
Roman or Celtic T-shirts, stickers and hats, etc are allowed but will be kept under cover until a
possible sale is imminent. They will then be placed back under cover once sale is completed.
Under no circumstances will items such as shirts, CDs, etc. be left out. The idea is to
approximate a period potter, metal smith, wood worker, etc.
Tents or flys will be canvas or other material appropriate to the period. No scalloped tents, PVC,
or aluminum poles please. Wooden poles may be cut on site if required.
I will adhere to the dress code of AD43. I will dress appropriate to the period 50 BCE to AD 250.
Fantasy or Science Fiction dress and accoutrements are neither appropriate, nor acceptable.
I understand that AD43 is a family event, any items or products that would be inappropriate to
this venue are strictly prohibited. Historically accurate items such as cast phallus type amulets
may be sold, but must be kept “under table.”
I understand that AD43 staff is not responsible for accidents, theft, or loss/damage of sale items
due to poor weather conditions during the event.
I agree that I will portray a merchant/craftsman appropriate to this time period and will strive to
keep my area as historically accurate as possible.
Printed Name
Signature
Date
General Description of Merchandise to be sold:
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SAFETY AND CONDITIONS AT LAFE, AR
Please note that the event IS being conducted at the end of the coldest part of the
year. Consequently, cloaks, breeches, and socks/fur for sandals are ALL
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Safety at Castra Lafe
Purify All Drinking Water: Do not drink untreated water! Water in Arkansas's springs,
streams, and lakes is often clear and inviting but should not be considered safe to drink
until properly treated. Regardless of how clean it appears, a stream or lake can be
infested with parasites or bacteria that may make you quite sick. The last thing you
need is to become ill in a remote location or on your vacation. Treat all water with water
purification tablets as instructed on the label, boil for approximately 6 to 10 minutes, or
use water purification filters which are specifically labeled—“Effective against Giardia.”
Things That Get Under Your Skin: Ticks, chiggers and mosquitoes are common
throughout Arkansas. During the warm months of spring, summer, and fall, the use of a
good insect repellent is recommended. Although related diseases are rare, there have
been cases of Lyme's Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever reported in
Arkansas. At the very least, each of these insects can become quite annoying and their
contact can become very uncomfortable. Check your body, head, and hair often for ticks
when hiking in a wooded or grassy area. Immediately remove any you find. When you
take hold of a tick, it will usually release its hold at once. If it does not, gently grasp it
with tweezers or forceps and pull. Make sure that all parts are removed.
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Things That Rub You the Wrong Way: Poison ivy is quite common in the southern
United States, and is found in abundance along many trails. It can take the form of a
spreading groundcover or a climbing vine that attaches itself to trees and rocks. A good
common rule is “Leaves of three—let it be.” Learn to recognize the three shiny leaves
and the vines with the reddish, hair-like rootlets that characterize this plant. Poison ivy is
contracted by absorbing the oily substance called urishiol, found year-round on its
vines, stems and leaves. It can also be translocated by coming in contact with shoes,
clothing, pet hair, etc. If these items are subsequently handled, the oil may irritate the
contacted section of the body. If poison ivy comes in contact with your skin or clothes,
wash with soap and cold water as soon as possible. If you know you are highly allergic,
it would be wise to consult your pharmacist before making a trip. There are ivy block
medications available to offer protection.
Watch Your Step: Although there are venomous snakes found in NE Arkansas,
snakebites are quite rare and can usually be prevented by being alert. The best way to
avoid snakebite is to avoid snakes. Do not step where you cannot see. Do not put your
hands inside holes in trees, logs or rocks. Do not wander around camp in the dark
without a flashlight. Learn the difference between venomous and non-venomous
snakes. Common venomous snakes in Arkansas are the copperhead, rattlesnake, and
water moccasin. The majority of snakes encountered are non-venomous; nevertheless,
if in doubt, assume that the snake is venomous and avoid it. If a bite does occur, keep
the victim calm and quiet, and seek medical help as quickly as you are able. Above all,
remember to remain calm! Most severe snakebite injuries are usually the result of
mishandling the injury rather than of the venom itself.
If an accident does occur, remain calm. Make the victim comfortable and evaluate
your options. Go for help as quickly as possible. The faster qualified medical help
arrives, the better the chances for a quick and complete recovery.
HEAT INJURY PREVENTION
Here are some facts about heat injury from the American Academy of Orthopedic
Surgeons.
How do soldiers sustain a heat injury?
Soldiers participating in sports events or practice sessions during intense heat are the
most susceptible to heat injury. Soldiers who do not drink enough fluids during the
intense heat also are prone to heat injury.
Are there different types of heat injuries?
There are many forms of heat injury. The mildest form of heat injury is heat cramps,
which occurs when soldiers do not drink enough fluids when exercising. Heat
exhaustion is a more serious injury, triggered by excessive sweating and inadequate
fluid replacement; the body is unable to supply the increased blood volume needed by
the brain, skin and the muscles in extreme heat. The result is dizziness, weakness, and
fainting. The most serious form of heat injury is life-threatening heatstroke. Heatstroke
occurs when the body's sweating mechanism shuts down, the skin become hot and dry,
and the body is depleted of fluids.
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How can heat injury
be prevented?
Fluid replacement is
essential in preventing
heat injury. Appropriate
physical conditioning
and becoming adjusted
with the climate also are
important. Recognition
of the early symptoms
of heat injury by soldiers
is critical. The longer
the soldier waits, the
more severe the heat
injury.
Here are some
preventative tips to help
soldiers avoid heat injury:
•
Drink plenty of fluids when participating in a sports activity, even if you are not
thirsty.
•
Preseason conditioning will help your body cope with the heat and humidity.
•
Take many breaks in hot weather. Do not over exert yourself especially if you
have not properly trained for the sport.
•
Participate in athletic activities in the morning or late afternoon when the
temperature is cooler. The sun's rays are most intense between 10 am and 4 pm.
•
Participating in shorter, faster sports events will not decrease the risk of heat
injury in hot weather. Instead, try to schedule, longer slower-paced events.
•
Wear lightweight, light colored clothes made of porous materials. Do not wear full
equipment, such as heavy football pads, when practicing.
•
If you believe someone is suffering from overexposure to heat, immediately seek
medical care. Until help arrives, you should move the victim to a shaded area;
remove any excess clothing; wet and fan the body; and elevate the legs and
buttocks.
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APPENDICES
Preparing Slingshot Ammunition
Latin Commands
Terms Dictionary
Duties of Various Ranks
Pre-Attendance Physical Training Program
AD43 Commemorative T-Shirt
Oath of the Army
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Preparing Slingshot Ammunition
Missiles made from crayola ® model magic ®
Crayola® Model Magic® can be found in many art or hobby stores. Smaller packets go
for about $4 to $10; large packets go from between $35 and $60.
The clay comes in multiple colors so the choice is yours. However, white or gray is
preferred for AD 9 combat.
Cut the brick of Crayola® Model Magic® into 1-inch squares. This size can vary
according to the preference of the individual.
Using your hands, roll the square into a ball. It should be no larger than a small egg.
Shape the ball to make it bullet or egg shape. Place on wax paper, ensuring that each
ball does not touch another or they may stick together. Be careful the ammo has no
cracks because when it dries, the crack will widen which can lead the ammo to break.
Crayola® Model Magic® dries to a resilient consistency within 24 to 36 hours, without
kiln drying.
It is not a hard process, just time consuming. You can use a marker on the ammo to
show who it belongs to.
Thanks to Benjamin Geraci for the development of these missiles.
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LATIN COMMANDS / TERMS DICTIONARY
NOTE: C is pronounced as a K (Hard sound)
V is pronounced as a W
J is pronounced as a Y or I
Reverte! (Reh WayR Tay!) As you were! or, Revert to Original Position
State! (STah Tay!) Stand Fast! (or Rest in Place)
Silentium! (silence) Mandata Captate! (See LeN Tih uM! MahN Dah Tah / Kap
Tah Tay!) Silence! Attention to Orders.
Captate! (Kap Tah Tay!) Attention!
Arma , Portate! (AR MaH / PoR Tah Tay!) Carry Arms!
Arma , Demittite! (AR Mah / Deh MiT Tih Tay!) Order Arms!
Signum Demittite! (SeeG Num / Deh MiT Tih Tay!) Leave the Standard!
Ad Contum, Clina! (Ahd / KahN TooM / Klee Nah Tay!) To the Spear, Face!
Redi! (Ray Dee!) Return!
Ad Scutum , Clina! (Ahd / Skoo Tum / Klee Nah Tay!) To the Shield, Face!
Transforma! (Trans For Mah! ) About Face!
Oblique Ad Contum [Scutum], Clina! (o Blee Kway / ahD / KahN TuM [Skoo TuM] /
Klee Nah Tay!) Right [Left] Oblique, Face!
Move Ad Scutum! (Moe way / ahD / Skoo Tum!) Move Toward the Shield!
Move Ad Contum! (Moe way / ahD / KoN TooM!) Move Toward the Spear!
Cede! (Kay Day!) Give Way!
Ad Duo. Exi! (ahD / Dew oh , eKS ee!) To Two Ranks, File Out!
Ad Quattuor. Intra! (ahD / Kwat Too oRR. eeN TRaH!) To Four Ranks. File In!
Ad Octo. Intra! (ahD / oK Toh. eeN TRaH!) To Eight Ranks. File In!
Ad Quattuor. Exi! (ahD / Kwat Too oRR. eKS ee!) To Four Ranks. File Out!
Ad Arma! (Ahd / AR MaH!) Ad Signum! (ahD / SeeG Num)To Arms! To the Standard!
Dirige Frontem! (Dee Ree Gay / FRoNT eM!) Dress the Front!
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Arma , Demittite! (AR Mah / Day MiT Teh Tay!) Order Arms!
Ad Quattuor. Ad Signum! (ahD / KwaT Too oR. ahD / SeeG Num) To Four. To the
Standard!
Arma , Demittite! (AR Mah / Deh MiT Teh Tay!) Order Arms!
Dirige Frontem! (Dee Ree Gay / FRoNT eM!) Dress the Front!
iunge! (YooN Gay!) Close Up!
Largi! (LahR Gee!) Open Up!
Ad Latus , Stringe! (ahD / Lah Tus , STRiNG Gay!) By Flank, Draw In!
Largi ad Ambas Partes! (LahR Gee ahD / AM BahS / PaR TayS!) Open Up to Both
Sides!
Arma, Portate! Carry Arms
Ad Contum [Scutum], Clina! To the Spear [Shield], Face!
Signum ad Frontem! Standard to the Front!
Movete! (Moe way Tay!) March!
Gradum , Servate! (GrahD uM , SeR wah Tay!) Keep the [Miliary] Step!
Plenum Gradum , Servate! (PLeN um / GRah Doom, SeR wah Tay!) Keep the Full
Step!
State! (STah Tay!) Halt.
Celerate! (KeLL eR ah Tay!) Speed up!
Tardate! (Tar Dah Tay!) Slow Down!
Ordinem , Servate! (oRR Dih NeM, SeR wah Tay!) Maintain Formation!
Signum , Sequute! (SeeG NuM , Seh Qoo Tay!) Follow the Standard!
Transforma! Movete! (TRahNS FoR Mah Tay! Moe way Tay!) About Face. March!
Ad Contum [Scutum] Clina. Move! (ahD / KoN TuM [Skoo TuM] / KLeeN ah. Moe
way!) To the Spear [Shield] Face. Move!
State! Redi! (STah Tay! Ray Dee!) Halt! Return!
Ad Contum Oblique [Scutum] Clina , Movete! (ahD / KoN TuM [Skoo Tum] /
KLeeN ah, Moe way Tay!) Obliquely to the Spear [Shield], March!
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Ad Contum [Scutum] , Deponete! (ahd KoN Tum [Skoo TuM] , Deh PoNe eh Tay!)
To the Spear [Shield], Change Front! (by ranks)
Movete! March!
Dirige, Frontem! Dress the Front!
Ad Contum [Scutum], Clina! Move! To the Spear (Shield), Face! Move!
State! Redi! Halt. Return!
Transmutate! (TRanS Moo Tah Tay!) Countermarch by Files!
Ad Signum. Deponete! To the Standard. Change Front by Files!
iunge! Close Order!
Largi! (LahR Gee!) Open Order!
Ad Latus , Stringe! By Flank, Draw In!
Largi ad Ambas Partes! Open Up to Both Sides!
Ad Contum [Scutum], iunge! To the Right [Left] Flank, Close Order!
Ad Scutum [Contum], Largi! To the Left [Right] Flank, Open Order!
Ad Contum [Scutum] Clina, Movete! Toward the Spear (Shield) March!
Reverte! Return!
Dirige Frontem! Dress the Front!
Ad Contum [Scutum], Deponete! To the Spear [Shield], Change Front by Files!, or
Flank Turn!
Move ad Contum Incline to the Right (by formation)
Move ad Scutum Incline to the Left (by formation)
Ad Contum Depone. Movete! To the Spear, Change Front! (by formation) March!
Undique , Servate! (ooN Dee Kwa / SeR Wah Tay!) To All Sides, Guard!
Ad Testudinem! (ahD / Tes Too Dih NeM) To the Testudo!
Tela! (Tay Lah!) Incoming Missiles!
Pila , Parati! (Pee Lah / PahR ah Tee) Prepare Pila!
Pila Mittite (Return Pila)
Pila Iacite (Throw Pila)
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Primus! Secundus! Tertius! Quartus! First Rank! Second Rank! Third Rank! Fourth
Rank! (to throw by ranks)
Vos Servate! Guard (raise Scutum to Battle Position)
Gladium Stringate Draw Sword
Gladium Recondite Sheath Sword!
Percute! (pehR Kew Tay!) Charge!
Terms Dictionary
Sta/State sTabernae: cabins or booths
In fabricum legionis: in the legionary workshops
Fabrica/fabricae: workshop
Valetudinarium: hospital
Horrea: storerooms or granary
Genius horreorum: guardian spirit of the granary
Thermae: bath complex
Actarius: registrar
Librarii: secretaries
Optio Valetudinarii: in charge of hospital?
Dispensator Horreorum: steward of the storage
Horrearius: immunes working with supplies
Cornicularius: adjutant
Beneficiarius: assistants
Numerarius: accountant
Tirones (Recruit): Brand new soldiers
Milites Gregarii (Private): Grunt, the bulk of the Legion
Immunis (Private First Class): Usually assigned some special duty, immune from
manual labor.
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Contubrius (Corporal): Leader of a tent group of eight men, senior Milites (created by
us)
Tesserarius (Sergeant): Guard sergeant, drill instructor, and more
Cornicen (Bugler/Adjutant)*: No modern equivalent, Probably a Drum Major?
Optio (Lieutenant): 2nd in command of the Century, drill sergeant
Signifier (Color Bearer)*: No modern equivalent, Senior Sergeant? Treasurer/clerk
Aquilifier (Eagle Bearer)*: No modern Equivalent, senior sergeant major?
Centurio (Captain to Colonel, depending on assignment): Commander of Century
Tribuni Augusticlavi: Cohort Commanders (we think). Had command experience with
auxiliaries. Full bird Colonels
Praefectus Castrorum: Camp Prefect, Advisor to Senior staff from the centurionate.
The guy who tried to keep the general and tribunes from doing boneheaded
things. Perhaps a Sergeant Major, but with more practical authority than that
shows.
Tribunis Laticlavis: Staff Officers (brand new to army life) serving first posting. Rank is
high, but experience is lacking. (Cpt/Major/Lt. Col??)
Legatus: General
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DUTIES OF VARIOUS
RANKS
Tiro
1. Obey orders
2. Take care of your personal health
and safety
3. Sign in and Sign out
Miles (Munifex)
1. Obey orders
2. Take care of your personal health
and safety
3. Sign in and Sign out
4. Watch for Tyros, help them!
Immunes
1. Obey orders
2. Take care of your personal health
and safety
3. Sign in and Sign out
4. Watch for Tyros and Miles, help
them.
5. Do your specialty task and help the
officers.
6. Monitor water intake of everyone in
your group.
Tesserarius
1. Obey orders
2. Take care of your personal health
and safety
3. Sign in and Sign out
4. Watch for Tyros and Miles, help them.
5. Keep and issue the password and assist with guard details
6. Assist the Optio as needed
Signifer
1. Obey orders
2. Take care of your personal health and safety
3. Sign in and Sign out
4. Watch for Tyros, Miles, and Immunes, help them.
5. Guard the signa or have someone guard the signa at all times.
6. Assist your Centurio as needed
Optio
1.
2.
3.
4.
Obey orders
Take care of your personal health and safety
Sign in and Sign out
Watch for Tyros, Miles, and Immunes, help them.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Maintain unit roster of present/absent/special duty
Assign details as needed to accomplish unit mission.
Maintain pay records, issue/receive equipment
Assistant SAFETY OFFICER, not allowed to fight, must remain out of battles and
watch for safety problems.
9. Responsible for requesting meals for your unit via headcount.
Centurio ordinarius (in command of a century)
1. Obey orders
2. Take care of your personal health and safety
3. Sign in and Sign out
4. Watch for Tyros, Miles, and Immunes, help them.
5. Responsible for coordination with superiors to receive unit missions and
implement the missions
6. Responsible for all functions, care, and needs of the troops in your unit, to
include water intake, SAFETY, guard mounts, work details, food, sleeping,
additional training and duties, required paperwork attendance and pay, and
overall unit mission accomplishment.
7. Responsible to carry out the orders of the commander as relayed by his staff and
as indicated by the training schedule.
Eques (horse) trooper
1. Obey orders
2. Take care of your personal health and safety
3. Sign in and Sign out
4. Watch for Tyros, help them!
5. Take care of your mount and horse equipment, including feed, water and
grooming.
Curator (Cavalry quartermaster sergeant)
1. Obey orders
2. Take care of your personal health and safety
3. Sign in and Sign out
4. Watch for Tyros, Miles, and Immunes, help them.
5. Maintain unit roster of present/absent/special duty
6. Assign details as needed to accomplish unit mission.
7. Maintain pay records, issue/receive equipment
8. Assistant SAFETY OFFICER, not allowed to fight, must remain out of battles and
watch for safety problems.
9. Responsible for requesting meals for your unit via headcount.
10. Responsible for rations and quartering for the horses
Decurio (Cavalry commander)
1. Obey orders
2. Take care of your personal health and safety
3. Sign in and Sign out
4. Watch for Tyros, Miles, and Immunes, help them.
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5. Responsible for coordination with superiors to receive unit missions and
implement the missions
6. Responsible for all functions, care, and needs of the troops in your unit, to
include water intake, SAFETY, guard mounts, work details, food, sleeping,
additional training and duties, required paperwork attendance and pay, and
overall unit mission accomplishment.
7. Responsible to carry out the orders of the commander as relayed by his staff and
as indicated by the training schedule.
8. Responsible for care, watering, feeding, grooming and anything to do with the
horses of the unit.
Centurio supernumerari (Centurion assigned special duties)
Vexillarius: the standard bearer for the cohort with special responsibilities:
taking care of the unit pay chest
taking care of the unit standards
Cornicularius (Secretary to the headquarters)
Praefectus cohortis: in charge of all auxiliaries
Centurio regionarius: a centurion, normally from a legion, appointed to the military and
administrative supervision of a particular geographical area (probably not at a
small fort).
Aquilifer: the senior standard bearer in the legion, in charge of the legionary eagle and
the pay-chest.
Prime Pilus: Senior centurion
Legatus legionis: commander of a legion; in this case Vespasian was the commander
of Legio II Augusta
Legatus Augusti or consularis: the title of the provincial governor of Britain
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Duties of Tribune
To keep the troops in camp, to bring them out for training, to keep the keys of gates,
from time to time to go the rounds of the guards, to be present at the soldiers' mealtimes
and to test the quality of their food; to keep the quartermaster from cheating, to punish
offences, to hear the soldiers' complaints and to inspect their sick quarters.
We also have Pliny's testimony that his time as Tribune of the third legion in Syria was
spent auditing the accounts of the legion and its auxiliaries and uncovering 'a great deal
of shocking rapacity and deliberate inaccuracy' (Pliny. Epistles VII.31). Pliny also
mentions in several of his letters the bartering for positions as Tribune between highly
placed patrons on behalf of their friends' and clients' sons. Pliny was, of course, a
'senatorial' Laticlavius tribune, and these men seem to have been given lighter duties
generally, serving for a minimum of only six months.
In Caesar's Commentaries (VI.40) there is mention of one Caius Trebonius, an
Equestrian (and almost certainly a Tribune) appointed to lead several cohorts on a
foraging mission. When the mission is attacked, Trebonius leads the veterans in
breaking through the enemy and getting back inside the camp - at this date, then, the
tribune must have exercised a certain level of battlefield authority and expertise. This is
backed up by some of the officers' careers reconstructed by Birley - the average age for
a first commission as a Praefectus Cohortis was, Birley believes, 38 years old (although
probably younger - most seem to have been recruited from the higher municipal offices
in the provinces, and would therefore have been in their early thirties). The average age
at death for a legion Military Tribune was 42. Clearly these men were not the callow
youths of popular preconception!
Most appointments in each of the equestrian tres militiae were held for 2-4 years, and
there are records of tribunes holding positions in several legions consecutively. Initial
commissioning, and all advances in rank, were based on ability, character and
(inevitably but far from solely!) influence. These were skilled and valued men, therefore,
often with many years experience as military commanders, able to operate both within
the military system and civil administration.
Macer - Digest XXXXIX.16
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PRE-ATTENDANCE PHYSICAL TRAINING PROGRAM
The exercises contained herein are basic conditioning/stretching exercise to better
prepare attendees for the activities at Castra Lafe.
Note:
This information is provided for healthy persons, people with health problems
should not follow the suggestions without a physician’s approval. Before
beginning any exercise program, always consult with your doctor.
Flexibility Exercises. (Source; USMC TRAINING GUIDE, pre-Boot Camp departure.)
Always warm up prior to beginning any workout or activity. At the end of the workout or
activity, cool down to adequately recover and reduce later muscle soreness.
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General tips:
Drink plenty of water.
Get plenty of rest.
Be consistent.
You may begin with a low intensity aerobic activity such as a brisk walk until a sweat
is broken followed by the exercises depicted below. Start with one or two repetitions
to each side and hold positions for 10 to 30 seconds. Remember to stretch slowly,
under control, and without bouncing or jerking and breathe normally. Stretch until
you feel gentle pressure but not pain. Avoid stretches which are uncomfortable or
hurt.
A 5-day week, 30-day out workout program is outlined below:
Walk 2 miles at rapid consistent pace.
2 x 10 crunches/ sit-ups
1 x max pull ups, or 10 – 30 second arm hang.
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AD43 COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT
As in past AD43 Events, we will be offering a T-shirt to commemorate your experience
at the 2011 Castra Lafe AD 43 event.
The price for the shirt will be $20. Preorder yours to ensure you get one (see AD43
Castra Lafe Registration form on page 15).
TBD
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Oath of the Army
The oath of the Army should be recited daily at morning formation:
Non rapio rem ullam ex castra;
et etiam si rem ullam reperio,
id tribunis afferam.
Pronunciation:
NON RAH-PEE-OH REHM WOOL-LAM ECKS KAS-TRAH,
EHT EHT-EE-OM SEE REHM WOOL-LAM RAY-PEE-REE-OH,
EED TRIB-OON-EES AF-FER-AM.
Literal translation:
I will not steal any thing from the camp;
and even if I find anything,
I will bring it to the tribunes.
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