[Ansteorra-missile] New Question on Authorization for Combat Archers

[Mike]

This assumption came about back in May/June 2005. The question was asked
through the local authorizing Marshal to the Earl Marshal of the
Kingdom. And the answer that came back was just how I asked the question
this morning.

Your second paragraph answered my question in the original message.

This was the most concern to me and am I sure to others, especially
heavy fighters who just might found themselves fighting their way
through one or two ranks of closely pack shieldwall and all they are
seeing are armor bodies in front of them. Thus they swinging at their
opponents and blocking or attempting to block blows being directed at
them. And if there is an archer in that press and/or too close, then
there is a chance that the archer will received a blow and only after
the blow has been committed will the fighter realized that it his/her
opponent was not another fighter but that it was an archer who could not
attack him. I have talked with fighters both on the field after such, as
well as the scenario(s) are over and sitting around together drinking a
beer - talking about what happen on the field that day.

The above needs to be address and explain to the individual(s) seeking
to become authorized as combat archers. Because there is no such thing
as a 100% guarantee that at some time they will not be hit. It is a
matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time that will most like
determine this, plus not being aware of the battlefield situation since
it changes from second to second where only one General is in command.
That is Murphy.


Ld Michael Kettering

Pug Bainter wrote:

>You have made a mistaken assumption. Archers are not required to have a combat
>authorization any longer to take the field. This policy changed when all
>combatants were required to be full contact since it would have even further
>depleted our archery ranks.
>
>As for the authorization process, if the archer is not heavy authorized prior
>to this, there will be a portion dedicated to ensuring their safety on the
>field including knowing the rules of engagement and accepting of different
>blows - which in my opinion should range from light to excessive. Depending on
>the authorizing marshal in question, it may require assistance from another
>individual to ensure completeness.
>
>Tonight I should finally have enough free time to lay down some of the
>guidelines to the Authorizing marshals regarding day/event authorizations and
>what should be expected in these circumstances.
>
>Ciao,
>Master Pug
>
>
>  
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: ansteorra-missile-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org [mailto:ansteorra-
>>missile-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Mike
>>Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 8:54 AM
>>To: Missile combat in Ansteorra
>>Subject: [Ansteorra-missile] New Question on Authorization for Combat
>>Archers
>>
>>Do have a new question.
>>
>>Since there is only Full Contact or Heavy Combat Archer authorizations.
>>This requires not only the authorization of for missile (combat archery)
>>but that of the a heavy fighter authorization as well. Which makes sense
>>since the individual taking field as an combat archer would at some time
>>would received a "killing blow" to either the helm or the body or a
>>wounding to the arm or leg.
>>
>>So, will these individuals will have at least gone through the heavy
>>fighter portion of the authorization process prior to attending Gothic Wars?
>>
>>
>>Lord Michael Kettering
>>_______________________________________________
>>Ansteorra-missile mailing list
>>Ansteorra-missile at lists.ansteorra.org
>>http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/ansteorra-missile-ansteorra.org
>>    
>>
>
>_______________________________________________
>Ansteorra-missile mailing list
>Ansteorra-missile at lists.ansteorra.org
>http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/ansteorra-missile-ansteorra.org
>
>
>
>  
>