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Military Courtesy
Proper military courtesy, (US Army
regulation - World War II) will be exercised at appropriate times during all 4th ID MP Platoon events. Instruction will be
provided, but it is the soldier's responsibility to read period Army manuals covering this topic and others in order to obtain
a working knowledge of the military during the 1940's.
Personal Appearance
All members must accurately portray a military policeman of the 4th Infantry Division of World War II at all events. To do
this, you must have a period, short haircut in which the hair does not touch the shirt collar. With the exception of a neatly-trimmed
moustache, (to the corners of the mouth), all soldiers must be clean shaven for all events. Several days beard growth may
be appropriate for combat troops, but as MP's we should epitomize the Army regulations.
Military Policemen were expected to set an example for other troops. At
most events, the
4th Infantry Division MP Platoon will be portraying a very
specific time period during the war. This may include stateside
training or
garrison duty, patrolling the towns of Southern England before the Normandy
Invasion, or directing traffic
on the roads leading to Paris. This will require the unit to dress accordingly and carry the equipment appropriate to the
scenario. The wool uniform will be correct for most events. The mixing of uniform components will be discouraged; however
it will be allowed for a very few, later-war events.
There may even be instances that the 4th ID MP's decide to portray infantrymen of one of the 4th's
infantry regiments for a tactical. The specified uniform will be designated prior to the event.
Camp Appearance
In order to enhance the feel of a World
War II era US Army encampment, modern camping equipment and other anachronisms will not be allowed in public view. Even after
spectators leave the camp, steps should be made to at least camouflage modern items, (i.e. place a spare blanket or shelter
half over a cooler). If you have a modern sleeping bag or other non-period items, you should leave them in your tent, with
the flaps closed.
Participating in period activities such as the cleaning of weapons, drill, playing cards or writing
letters home is strongly encouraged. This will serve to round out the encampment, and give members and spectators the feeling
that they are really in a 1940's setting. Some activities like road patrolling or guard duty may be assigned by NCO's or officers.
So that a semblance of a military encampment is maintained, family members or friends not portraying a military policeman
of the 4th Infantry Division, or other appropriate impression to the era are not permitted to linger in the encampment for
extended periods of time. A good rule of thumb would be to visit only as long as the average spectator would. If friends or
family come to visit, you may be excused by your NCO to leave camp & stroll around with your visitors.
Persons wishing to attend an event with the 4th ID must either portray an MP of the division or an
approved impression that would have had a "reason" to be attached to the unit (i.e. war correspondent). If a member of the
4th ID has an impression other than an MP, they may attend an event; but may only camp with the 4th ID if they portray a military
policeman for said event.
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