Reenacting Logistics (Ancient and Event)

[jkaler48]

Boring? Difficult?
The Legions Logistics activities can be an interesting area to include in reenacting.
Many groups already include some Logistics activities in their camp presentations such as ration issue/preparation and equipment repair.

The Legions logistics operations included:

Centralized equipment production and distribution.
Centralized procurement and Shipment distribution of expendable supplies.
Local procurement of supplies and equipment including payment of taxes in kind.
Ordering by mail from vendors outside the local area.
Items mailed from soldiers friends and relatives.
In house repair and production of equipment.

Mail from home and conflict with locals over procurements can add to reenactment scenarios whether for an immersion event or for a public display event.

Scroll down for Modern event planning /Logistics info!

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

I was thinking this would be about the actual modern logistic of organiszing an event and getting equipment transported there, the loading and unloading of vehicles, packing up tents and equipment again at the end of the event......a task of equal merit, but not the right thread sorry.

Interesting idea, unfortunately we seem to be constricted by the agendas of the organizers of these bigger evnets, and the schedule barely permits
time to do more than we normally do. I get the impression you have greater freedom of control at your events.

[Paul Elliott]

I too thought I'd be joining a thread about how I pack my gear, unload, etc.

[texascavtrooper]

Ya got me too! I was thinking it was about the logistics of going to an event or hosting an event! :oops: :? shock:

[jkaler48]

I bow to the majority; Here is what I have on event planning. It is an outline of a so far unwritten guide.

HOW TO PLAN AND CONDUCT REENACTMENT EVENTS (Working title)

Introduction

Chapter Index

Select Event Organizer and host unit

Select event type
Public display
School visit
Parade
Reenactor Combat (Needlefelt)
Road March
Filming/Theater Production or Passion Play

Identify Location and restrictions and site coordination
Camp Site
Support facillites
Parking
Contacting site manager/host agency with plans
Adjusting preconceived plans to match requirements of host
Preliminary contact with attending group(s)
Getting a head count and relaying it to host

Acquiring/appointing Leadership roles to handle site organization and administration
Safety preliminary rules officer
Supply acquisition and transport officer
Site survey and layout officer
Site Maintenance and Cleanup Officer

Event Activity Schedules
Subevents
Planning a schedule of subevents
Break schedule for attendees (Esp at public events)

Identify costs
Ground rental
Facillites
Expendibles
Reenactor travel pay
Insurance
Construction
Cleanup

Select nonconflicting dates
Other major National and Regional events
Major "at home" holidays
School attendance dates
Poor Weather periods

Identify funding source(s)
Sponsoring town or event
Unit funds
Reenactor contributions
Public entry fees or Donations
Sales of souveniers

Advertise event/recruit participating units
News Media
Email Units
Yahoo Groups
Forums
Social Networking sites

Plan Logistical support including
Water
Latrines
Food
Deciding on what kinds of provisions will be furnished or brought by groups/attendees
Menu and special food needs for members
Firewood
Construction
Signage
Site cleanup
First Aid and Medical Evacuation
Site Security
* Props, backdrops, scripts (if any)


Safety Planning
Combat safety
Medical response
Threatening Weather Shelter
Law Enforcement and Terrorist threat
Fire Safety

Establish task completion timelines
By <date> we need to have the <whatever> committed.
By <date> we need to have the <materials> assembled and on hand.
By <date> we have to have the following information/authorization signed and returned

Activities for children
Kids Legion Drill
Summer Day Camps
School Presentations

Filming and the Movie Industry
Reenactor Film Projects
Commercials
Independent Films
Studio Feature Films

Sample Forms
Registration
Liability Wavier

After Action Reviews

Sample Display Event Programs

Sample Needlefelt Battle Scenarios

Sample Needlefelt Combat Rules

[texascavtrooper]

Thanks for the info. Something I have found to help me keep all my stuff together is a trunk. I have one of the big plastic ones with wheels. This helps me keep all my gear together as well as makes it easier to transport. Also the plastic trunk keeps the stuff dry if it rains while your traveling.

[M. Demetrius]

Quid est plasticus? :lol:

[Astiryu1]

"Law Enforcement and Terrorist threat"

Isn't that what the re-enactors are for? :twisted: I suppose the Geneva convention gets in the way. :wink:

The "Tool Wagons" that "Stanley" makes even have a locking mechanism and extendable handle. I have one of those and use it whenever I can for all kinds of stuff. Or you wear it in the car. That might turn a few heads on the roads though;not good. :|