When you make the decision to participate in a
Cimmerian operation as a guest, you are expected to follow a higher uniform
requirement, including Military BDU, appropriate head gear, web gear, and
military boots. The bottom line - try your best to look like a soldier,
not a grabastic calidescope of mismatched equipment.
Civilian Clothing
Prohibited on AO
All participants are required to be in the
appropriate military uniform when participating in a
Cimmerian Operation. Absolutely no civilian clothing is permitted anywhere within
the AO at any time. This includes the parking areas, camping areas, and
the battlefield. You need to change into military clothing as soon as possible
or even before you arrive at the AO.
Battle Dress Uniform
(BDU)
In the absence of orders to the
contrary, Guests of the Cimmerians are welcome to wear any other
type of legitimate military uniform, whether it is
a different type of pattern or even uniforms of other countries, as
long as the uniform that you are wearing is currently or has been issued
by the U.S. or foreign nation's military .
Below are images of some acceptable uniforms:
Woodland |
Desert 6 color |
Desert 3 color |
Tiger Stripe |
Flectarn |
Austrian |
T-Shirts REQUIRED
Olive
drab, brown or tan military-issue t-shirts are the only T-shirts allowed on
the AO. NO logo wear should be worn at an OP. White or Black
T-shirt is OK if it is part of the authentic uniform .
Head Gear
REQUIRED
You must cover your head at the OP.
This should be of an appropriate type to the BDUs you are wearing. Boonie
Hat, beret, Helmet, fatigue caps are all acceptable.
No logo wear hats
are acceptable at the OP. No baseball caps or civilian attire!
Boonie Hat
Many operators, including some Cimmerians, prefer to wear
military issue "boonie hats", which are the floppy-brimmed wide hats. These hats
are available in all popular camo patterns, and can either be worn in the normal
fashion or with the brim sides flipped up and bound by the tie cord gathered at
the top for a commando look.
Eye Protection REQUIRED
As
for all operators,
proper Eye Protection is required during operations.
Gloves
Currently the green/gray Nomex flight gloves are
popular among the group and are the proper choice for achieving the correct
military appearance.encounter in operations. Granite, brush, and thorns
are commonly traversed in each operation and will damage your unprotected hands.
Foot Wear REQUIRED
Leather combat boots or similar military type and quality field boots are
preferred; no football cleats or similar sport shoe allowed! There are several
variety of boots that are designed for different terrain and weather conditions.
Below is a list boot type to help you find the one best suited for you.
Jungle
These boots are primary designed for areas with warm, wet
weather and soft soil most commonly found in the Jungle. The top part of the
boot is mainly Cordura nylon with leather on the bottom half. They have knobby
soles for traction in soft soil and holes to allow water to drain from the
boot. Not recommended for cold weather. "Altama" is the preferred maker for
these boots.
Infantry
These are
standard issue boots and are designed to be all around boots. There are two
basic types, Army and Marines. The Marines type has a lower cut and is partly
made with Cordura nylon material and leather. The Army boot has a higher leg
cut, with all leather and speed laces. Matterhorn and Danner are the
preferred makers for the Marines infantry boots and True Spec is the preferred
maker for the Army infantry boots. One of the best boots are the Danner
Fort Lewis Go-Devils which look sharp and last forever, but are expensive and
are becoming a bit hard to find.
Mountain
These
boots are primarily designed for rocky ground, snow and cold weather
conditions commonly found in most mountainous terrain. These boots are all
leather and are heavy and rugged. Matterhorn and Danner are the preferred
makers for these boots.
Desert
Desert boots
are very similar in design to jungle boots but use tan suede leather to keep
your feet cooler as well as blending in desert environment. It is
suggested that you invest in a pair of desert military boots for desert
operations, to go with your 6-color or 3-color desert camo BDUs.
Tactical
These boots are primarily designed for an urban environment. They are very
light with a tennis shoe like quality allowing operators to run and jump more quickly
and easily. These boots may not last long in a wooded environment. Bates and
Magnum are the preferred makers for these boots.
Be advised that because
Cimmerian operations run as long as 4 hours, it is well worth the
investment to buy a good pair of boots. You will find that the
more expensive, well made boots are more comfortable and last much longer
than boots of half the cost.
Socks
Socks are critical in keeping your feet dry and
comfortable. You are advised to select good quality thick socks for added
comfort, and socks that wick moisture away from your feet such as those
made by Thorlos. Wearing nylon socks under your regular sock will help prevent
blistering. Always bring lots of extra pairs of good socks, and consider
placing a pair in your butt pack for sock changes in the field.
Wrist Watch REQUIRED
You are absolutely required to wear a watch with a count
down function or sweep second hand since Cimmerian operations are timed based. A
watch is also vital for keeping track of your reincarnation time after you been
killed.
Compass REQUIRED
We loose new guests frequently, usually for short periods
of time, but this is a disruption to the OP. Getting lost is much less
likely if you have a compass with you. We usually provide maps of the
AO.
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