11/28/07

The 223rd Rifle Regiments Rules of Engagement cover all aspects of successfully reenacting a World War 2 fighting unit. First: Safety is our highest concern. All safety rules put forth by the unit OIC and persons in charge of any event that the group might be attending will be strictly followed. Safety rules are furnished and briefed to members and to potential members. Any person wishing to review our safety rules may do so by e-mail request. Second: Proper reenactment of the Russian Soldier during World War 2 will be maintained at all times during any event that the group might be attending. Be it a public or private battle or a living history event. Our goal is to show the public how the Russian Soldier lived and fought during the war. Members of the group will be trained and given a manual on proper reenacting techniques.  Persons hoping to see all the commands and formation stuff will have to join! Promotions and awards will also be given to members in written form. Maybe one day all that stuff will appear on this site. Just have to get our Political Officer to do it!
 

Here are the Uniform, Equipment, and Weapons Requirements for the 223rd Rifle Regiment. As stated before, we are reenacting an early war unit. Hence the early war M35 Uniform. Photos of the types of equipment, uniforms, and weapons are on the following pages.


*M35 Early War Uniform (1st Generation Tunic & Trousers) with infantry collar tabs and rifles insignia. Early war Raspberry colored collar tabs will be used

*M35 Pilotka (Side Cap) with red star insignia

*Brown waist belt with open buckle. Officers have belt with shoulder strap and gold closed buckle

*Brown Mosin Nagant Ammo pouch. At least one ea. required

*Russian WW2 style canteen w/cover

*East German Jackboots. Or proper Low Boots. Russian WW2 style leggings required with low boots

*Russian WW2 style Gas Mask Bag

*Soviet style WW2 helmet

*Mess Tin with Russian style spoon. Can be German style mess tin

*1891/30 Mosin Nagant rifle, M38 Mosin Nagant rifle. Only need one! 91/30's preferred

Bayonet w/canvas scabbard

*Grenade Pouch for either F1 or RGD-33 grenades



These are some items that are recommended to have but not required


*Plash-Pilotka or rain shelter/shelter half
*1895 Mosin Nagant pistol w/holster and leash
*TT-33 pistol w/holster and leash
*Early War camouflage uniform
*Soviet WW2 fighting knife
*Russian Army rucksack
*Russian WW2 entrenching tool w/cover
*Russian WW2 Great Coat
*Winter Padded Jacket
*Winter Padded Trousers
*Winter White Camouflage Coveralls

 

It is highly recommended that anyone purchasing uniform items get with the unit OIC at the e-mail address provided on the home page, before purchasing said items. All decisions of other types of period uniforms or clothing will be discussed and voted on by the members of the unit. Overall yes or no decisions can be rendered by the unit OIC and Political officer.   All dissenters will be shot...