TACTICAL INFORMATION UPDATED!

The Sons of Valor event is based on tactical field problems which faced the Axis and Allied fighting men of WW II. While placing the tactical in a general time and place it is not designed as a scenario based event. Each force HQ is given a set of orders which outline specific objectives. The force HQs may also receive subsequent orders during the course of the event altering and/or amending the original orders. During the course of the event the Observer/Controller force (O/Cs) will evaluate how well the Allied and Axis forces carry out their missions.

All Senior O/Cs will communicate on a secure O/C communication net. The rest of the O/C force will move with Allied and Axis units throughout the day reporting their movements to their central army Communications CP. This will allow the tracking of the tactical. The "Hit Protocol" below will outline what O/Cs will be expecting from participants.

O/Cs will evaluate how well units do the following using WW II combat techniques:
React to fire
Use cover
Move as a unit
Coordinate w/ other units
Employ artillery and mortars
Communicate between HQ and lower command levels
Communicate between lower command levels and HQ

Hit Protocol
Human Hits:

The O/Cs will note positively individuals and units which take hits when they have been obviously caught in the open by gunfire or are within the range of grenades, mortar & Artillery fire simulators. O/Cs will note negatively individuals or units which ignore obvious hit situations. DO NOT REMOVE YOUR HELMET. REVERSE YOUR WEAPON IN SUCH A WAY AS TO BE OBVIOUSLY "OUT OF THE FIGHT. O/Cs will also note negatively those blasting away at casualties with reversed arms.

Aid Stations and Reenacted Medical Personnel: NEW!

Aid Stations will be required for each fighting element in both offensive and defensive positions. The Aid Stations do not require continuous staffing. Reenacted medical personnel may work out of the Aid Station or simply direct casualties to the Aid Stations. Unit commanders will be responsible for establishing the Aid Station marked by a Red Cross flag (provided by the event staff) 30-40 yards in rear of the fighting unit(s) position. The Aid Station will act as a casualty collection point, potential rally point for its fighting unit and re-supply point for water and ammo. All unit members will need to know the location of the Aid Station. OCs will require the establishment of the Aid Station and monitor their use and movement. Unit commanders will control Aid Station movements forward or backward as the situation dictates. They must ,however, maintain the 30-40 yard interval.

Casualties from offensive/defensive actions after “taking a hit” will move to their Aid Station location and then are free to return to their unit CO for reinsertion into the fight. Casualties caught on the wrong side of the lines as the result of rapid counter attacks must remain down until approached by an O/C who will determine the best method of returning the individual(s) to their own lines and Aid Station. (If not in direct visual contact with an O/C you may call attention to your location with anguished moaning and groaning!)

NOTE: The sooner you get to the Aid Station the sooner you are back into the fight. That being said troops should use their “visit” to the Aid Station to drink water, rest if necessary and re-supply with ammo.

Vehicle Hits:

Vehicles which take fire sufficient for their destruction from mines, artillery, mortars, anti-armor weapons or small arms will display a Red Flag. The vehicle crew will be casualties and must remain with the vehicle. Any weapons or material cargo will be destroyed. In the event the vehicle is transporting human cargo half will be considered casualties and must remain with the vehicle. Vehicles destroyed during offensive/defensive action will move to a location adjacent to the nearest friendly Aid Station. "Destroyed" vehicles moving to the rear will continue to display a RED flag. (Flag will be provided to vehicle crew at registration.) After stopping at the Aid Station the vehicle, its crew, human cargo and/or material cargo are free to report to its CO for reinsertion into the fight.

NOTE: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL HUMAN OR VEHICLE CASUALTIES HAVE ANY PIECE OR PART OF THEIR EQUIPMENT REMOVED, REARRANGED OR OTHERWISE TAMPERED WITH.