Phillips' Scout 2008

British and Provincial Information

British Scenario

          The British attendees will be portraying the British and Provincial units that supported the Native war parties that hit central Pennsylvania  throughout the War. This means soldiers should be prepared to pack light and move camp at a moment's notice. This is a chance to test yourself and your kit outside of garrison life. Since we are encouraging new folks to try and come out to the this event we will not be limiting the units to actual units that served out of Niagara during the war but some kit tweeking may be in order to keep you comfortable in the field (the addition of Indian leggings for example)

British Command Structure

Overall British Commander: Major Nathaniel Kobuck, Quebec ID

Aides de Camp: Lieutenant Jason Melius, Quebec ID, and Commissary William Tatum, Claus' Rangers

Loyalist Commander: Captain Matthew Nelson, Claus' Rangers

Native Gorget Captain: TBA

For information on the British side of the event, email Nathan Kobuck at Killbuck76 at hotmail dot com

Priority Impressions

            The following impressions are the most appropriate to this event:

            - Native Warriors

           - Indian Department Rangers

           - Butler's Rangers

           - 8th (or King's) Regiment of Foot

           - 34th Regiment of Foot

All other British and Provincial impressions, including eastern army regulars, will be allowed, although any attempts to tailor impressions to the scenario will be much appreciated. The point of this exercise is to educate reenactors who want to get away from mainstream shows and experiment with immersion history.

Equipment List 

-         British government-issue accoutrement set, consisting of an 18-hole cartouche box (belt or shoulder mounted), 1” govt belt, and sliding bayonet frog. This set is most appropriate for British recruits and non-uniformed Loyalists regulars, as surviving Artillery Commissary records show numerous examples of these sets being issued en-masse.

-         British cartridge pouch, both soft and hard pouches are allowed, since many units were still carrying 1760s-style pouches at this phase in the war. Pouches should conform to the documented patterns of the 50^th Foot/Fanning’s Pouch, 62^nd Regt pouch, or other documented extant artifact. Godwin’s battalion pouches will not be accepted. Pouches should be worn with an appropriate buff shoulder strap, except where otherwise documented

-         Buff leather bayonet carriage, of the 47^th and 15^th Foot patterns. Other patterns, designed for dedicated shoulder wear, will be allowed, but are not preferred. Buff bayonet carriages should feature split-and-lift stitching where the frog attached to the belt. All bayonet scabbards should feature a brass point at the bottom to guard against accidental “stabbage.”

Other Equipment Guidelines: The following miscellaneous items are strongly recommended:

-         Double-envelop knapsack for British and Provincial Regulars. Either of painted or furry types, should be made from a documented pattern (Isaac Royal House knapsack or Scottish United Services Museum knapsack patterns preferred). Knapsacks should be constructed of linen or hemp canvas,

-         Blankets,

-         Socks and shirts, it is highly recommended that participants bring multiple pairs of socks/stockings,

-         Pioneer’s implements, including felling axes, shovel, and saws are highly encouraged.

-         Haversack- of documented pattern, constructed of linen or light-weight hemp

-         Canteen- tin, of crescent or kidney style. Documented German styles and civilian wooden canteens will be allowed where appropriate.This item is required Past events at the site have been very hot and humid and we want everyone to stay hydrated.

-         Whistle, all attending NCOs should bring a period-style whistle for signaling purposes, and private soldiers are strongly encouraged to have one. In case of a real life emergency, attendees are to signal with their whistles by blowing continuous short chirps until they are relieved.

Various odds-and-sods equipment will be allowed on a case-by-case basis, provided that the carrier provides sufficient documentation. If you are in doubt, contact the Crown Coordinators.

Required items: The following items are required to be brought by each participant. Every attendee will be inspected for these items before being allowed into the event site.

-         60 rounds of ammunition, this will be a heavy powder-burning event. Excess ammunition that cannot be carried in your accoutrements or conveniently on your person should be marked with your name and unit designation, and lodged with the ammunition store in camp. You may tie your cartridges into bundles, or package them in a paper cover- documentation is still foggy as to what the exact period practice was. Records of any ammunition you put into store will be taken by the quartermaster serjeant.

-         3 Days Cooked Rations, there will not be many opportunities to cook during this event, so all attendees are expected to bring three days cooked rations. Those who wish to bring camp kettles and attempt to cook will be allowed to do so if possible, but no one will be excused duty specifically to cook. Also there are a number of amish road side stands in the area of the event to pick up fresh local produce.

-         Modern First Aid Kit, All serjeants and senior corporals attending this event must bring a modern first aid kit. It does not need to be a large one (a fully-outfitted kit will be available at the British Camp), but small kits are required for dealing with any immediate emergencies. These kits should be housed in a Red bag and of sufficient size to be easily taken into the field, not left in camp. If you have any questions as to what your kit should include, contact the coordinators.

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