76th Independent Battalion-Part 23

POSTED BY: Tristan
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TRISTAN

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:46 PM

New thread, as the other was getting long.
Old thread:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=30720&m=549926

Home page:
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

Dedicated messageboard:
http://76thbattalion.proboards59.com/index.cgi

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We represent a newly-formed unit of Independent soliders at the outbreak of the hostilities (prior to Du Khang and Serenity Valley).
First and foremost, remember that this is a fan-based organization, and our first rule is "Show up. March. Have Fun!"

Our inaugural march will be taking place at DragonCon in Atlanta in September of 2007. Until that date, we ask all recruits to refrain from wearing the uniform in public.

We do have a few rules and regulations that must be met in order to be considered as a member, including uniform requirements and weapons requirements. These will be outlined below. Please be sure to read over all the information and confirm that you can meet all of these requirements before applying for membership. We are not trying to keep people out, but we do want to present a united, uniform Battalion of Independent soldiers, and one of the best ways to do this is to look the same.

There are two basic types of uniforms we will be using: Type A and Type B.

Type A will use Mal as a model:

This "uniform" consists of the following:
•Pants with brown stripes up the sides of the legs – please see below for approved merchants.
•An undershirt – black or brown, long-sleeved. Button-ups are acceptable but preferably without a high collar.
•The red vest that the CO has designed. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•The overcoat that the CO has designed. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•Helmet – needed for parade, but other head coverings approved for non-marching appearances (see below).
•Boots – please see below for approved styles and merchants.
•Scarf – Red for enlisted, blue for officers.
•Dark brown belt – 2” is recommended.

The Type B uniform uses Zoe as a model:

This "uniform" consists of the following:
•Pants with brown stripes up the sides of the legs – please see below for approved merchants.
•An undershirt – black or brown, long-sleeved. Button-ups are acceptable but preferably without a high collar.
•The red vest that the CO has designed. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•The "smock" that is worn underneath the red vest. You may either purchase from him or ask for a pattern and fabric swatch.
•Mail sleeves – please see below for approved choices.
•Helmet – needed for parade, but other head coverings approved for non-marching appearances (see below).
•Boots – please see below for approved styles and merchants.
•Scarf – Red for enlisted, blue for officers.
•Dark brown belt – 2” is recommended.

General notes on the uniforms:
•While in all the battle scenes we have seen on screen the uniforms have seen some wear and tear, our unit will not appear that way. DO NOT distress your parade uniform. This pristine uniform is the first uniform we request you have so that you will be able to represent us properly. If you wish to have a ‘battle worn’ look, we ask that you please reserve this for personal appearances and have this as your secondary uniform.

•Sidearms are left up to the individual (pistol and knife--please have them approved by Command before wearing). You DO NOT have to wear a pistol or knife if you do not want to. Note that all knives will need to be peace-bonded for the duration of any appearance you make in uniform.

•Bags and pouches can help complete your outfit. These are also left up to personal choice, but some options are presented below.

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PANTS

These three pants wi

SISTER

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 8:16 PM

AAAAARRRRRRrrrrr firsties!

WACKYNEPHEW

Thursday, October 18, 2007 1:17 AM

Somebody stop me please!!! I'm going airsoft crazy! Need twelve step program....Bad.

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SISTER

Thursday, October 18, 2007 11:40 AM

It's Friday-eve; time for coffee and lots of it.

KAELE

Thursday, October 18, 2007 1:18 PM

Busy few weekends coming up.

Thinking about hitting the PA Ren Faire this weekend for fun with the kiddies.

Also? Picked up this awesome beret, just the right shade of red for my uniform. So now I won't have to wear the stupid helmet around Dragon*Con next year! Woo! Just gotta wet it and shave it.

Got the blue material for my new scarf, but am missing my new rank insignia for my coat.

It never ends, does it?

Luckily, I don't think there's anywhere else for me to go, so I don't think I'll need any more rank insignia. LOL

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

BROWNCOAT1

Thursday, October 18, 2007 1:28 PM

Mornin' 76th!

Hope you're all wearin' a big ol' smile because you have not been ordered to frown!

Good for you on the uniform assembly Captain Kaele. Got my ownself a beret on the way back from D*C and it is good to go. I'll be getting that shiny blue scarf when I visit the Colonel at the shindig next month. Still got to get my rank insignia. Once I have that I am locked, cocked and ready to rock!

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Holding the line since December '02!

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KAELE

Thursday, October 18, 2007 2:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
Once I have that I am locked, cocked and ready to rock!

'Course you are. Echo leads the way.

~Kaele

Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Thursday, October 18, 2007 2:27 PM

Heh. Minefinders.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

MSG

Thursday, October 18, 2007 3:33 PM

Morning all...thanks for not mentioning why the thread was too long Tristan:) HUGS and sorry y'all:)

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

ARTCAT81

Thursday, October 18, 2007 5:30 PM

Hmm.. it seems that despite being in full uniform at DragonCon I failed to take good pics of said uniform... I should do that

Browncoats are the shiniest folks in the 'verse
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