[Ansteorra-missile] Need Authorizing Marshals

[agnarr]

Thank you pug for the information and what you are looking for in a marshal. 
I will pass this information on to the regional seneschal so she is informed 
of the reasons for the regional office staying open.

Arcus Agnarr Thorvaldsson

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pug Bainter" <pug at pug.net>
To: "Missile combat in Ansteorra" <ansteorra-missile at ansteorra.org>
Cc: <marshal at ansteorra.org>; <crown at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-missile] Need Authorizing Marshals


>> > What level of experience are you looking for someone to be in the 
>> > regional office Pug??
>> I expect them to be capable of being an authorizing marshal for at least
>> target or combat archery and working towards the other. If a person does
>> not take the incentive (which may require travel) to address these 
>> issues,
>> I am not going to give them the position.
>
> Btw, here as outline of what I expect for the different types of
> combatants and marshals. Maybe this will help. I have not come
> up with a formal test such as is required to be a chivalric authorizing
> marshal *yet*.
>
> The sad thing is having to put in the requirment regarding reporting,
> but it is something that is a requirement and is difficult to get
> compliance with.
>
> Archery Authorization Expectations
>
> 1. Full Contact Combat Archer
>   a. Already authorized as a chivalric or rapier fighter
>      i. You can assume they know the normal rules of engagement, behavior
>         on the field, etc
>   b. General discussion regarding on-field specifics that the fighter
>      should know with regards to combat archery
>      i. Archer Gauntlets on both hands
>      ii. Minimum 15' firing distance
>      iii. Understand safety lines
>      iv. Understand invalid targets
>         1. Marshals
>         2. By-standers
>      v. Do not strike or block with the bow/crossbow
>      vi. Gleaning rules
>   c. General discussion regarding their equipment
>      i. Basic understanding of bow/crossbow poundage and safety factors
>         1. Bow
>            a. Measured at 28" draw
>            b. Maximum 30 pounds
>         2. Crossbow
>            a. Computed in Inch Pounds (IP)
>            b. Draw poundage multiplied by measured draw
>            c. Maximum 600 IP
>               i. Recommend maximum 75 pound draw due to Gulf War
>         3. Basic check for string, limb and firing defects
>      ii. Basic understanding of how their specific ammo is made
>         1. If they plan on using more than one style they should 
> understand
>    each of them
>         2. No new wood ammo
>   d. Field test
>      i. Can they safely draw and fire their bow/crossbow while in full 
> armor
>      ii. Can they properly aim their bow/crossbow at a valid target
>      iii. Can they do the above while on the move
>      iv. Speed nor complete accuracy are critical, but safety is
>
> 2. Non-Contact Combat Archer
>   a. With the assistance of the appropriate type of marshal do the 
> following:
>      i. Have their armor kit checked
>      ii. Understand the rules of engagement
>      iii. Understand safety of the field
>      iv. Receive and understand blows from light through hard
>         1. While non-contact they still need to understand being hit since
>    it can happen
>   b. Understand specifics of non-contact CA
>      i. Marking of helm
>      ii. Should yield during a rush/press
>      iii. Dead when enemy within 10'
>   c. All items in 1.b through 1.d
>
> 3. Combat Archery Marshal
>   a. Must understand all items of a Combat Archer
>   b. Must understand inspection of most, if not all, ammo used in 
> Ansteorra
>   c. Must be able to inspect bow/crossbow for safety and compliance
>   d. Must understand safety of the field
>   e. Must know when to call on someone with more knowledge
>   f. Must know how to report and do it
>   g. Must stand behind their decisions for passing equipment or fighter
>      for the field
>      i. Passing equipment/fighter that is found to be unacceptable can
>         result in, at minimum, revocation of marshal privileges
>   h. Must keep and maintain in good order the tools required to inspect
>      combat archery equipment & marshal combat archery activities upon
>      the field
>
> 4. Target Archery Marshal
>   a. Must understand inspection of ammo
>   b. Must be able to inspect bow for safety
>   c. Must understand safety of the range
>   d. Must know when to call on someone with more knowledge
>   e. Must know how to report and do it
>   f. Must stand behind their decisions for passing equipment or archer
>      for the range
>      i. Passing equipment/archer that is found to be unacceptable can
>         result, at minimum, in revocation of marshal privileges
>   g. Must keep and maintain in good order the tools required to inspect
>      target archery equipment & marshal target archery activities
>
> 5. Authorizing Combat Archery Marshal
>   a. Must know all items of a Combat Archery Marshal
>   b. Must know all items of a Combat Archer
>   c. Must be the person who is more knowledgeable for people to go to
>   d. Must know how to report and do it
>   e. Must stand behind their decisions for every person they authorize
>      i. Authorizing someone who is found to be unacceptable can result,
>         at minimum, in revocation of authorization privileges
>
> 6. Authorizing Target Archery Marshal
>   a. Must know all items of a Target Archery Marshal
>   b. Must be the person who is more knowledgeable for people to go to
>   c. Must know how to report and do it
>   d. Must stand behind their decisions for every person they authorize
>      i. Authorizing someone who is found to be unacceptable can result,
>         at minimum, in revocation of authorization privileges
>
> 7. Local Archery Marshal
>   a. Must be authorized in at least one form of Archery Marshal
>   b. Must know how to contact appropriate styles of Archery Marshals for
>      events or authorizations
>
> Ciao,
>
> -- 
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