B

United States Volunteers

SOP - 1. Safety Regulation

TAB B. CAMP SAFETY

  1. FIREPITS WILL ONLY BE DUG IN ASSIGNED/AUTHORIZED AREAS. Only one (1) firepit will be dug per company street to measure no large than 2’ X 3’.

  2. Children must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Adults taking responsibility for someone else’s children must have such permission in writing. Such permission should be retained by the Company Safety Officer/NCO for the duration of the event.

  3. Anyone found under the influence of alcohol will not be allowed to take arms or enter battles.

  4. The use of illegal drugs is prohibited. Any such incidents will be reported to local authority.

  5. HORSES

    A. All horses brought onto site are required to have a current Coggins certificate, which will be checked by the Cavalry Commander.
    B. Horses should be trained for gunfire and battle BEFORE THE EVENT. DO NOT BRING UNTRAINED HORSES TO ANY EVENT!
    C. HORSES WILL NOT be ridden through infantry company streets.
    D. Horses will only be picketed in areas designated by event sponsors. When allowed, command and staff mounts will be as close to USV Headquarters as terrain and safety permits.

  6. NO LITTERING! USV units should leave areas in a better condition than found.

  7. NO gunfire in camps unless on order of authorized officers.

  8. It is recommended that a full water bucket be kept adjacent to campfire at all times.

  9. No one will place any material into firepits OTHER THAN FIREWOOD. This includes trash, soda cans, etc… All trash and litter should be kept in trash bags out of sight until the end of the event.

    Carbonated beverage cans in particular will not be stored or consumed in the area of any fire pit. AN UNOPENED CAN ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED INTO A FIRE PIT; CAN BECAME A BOMB THAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO ANYONE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.

  10. All non-period containers or packages will be kept out of sight in tents and specifically away from campfires.

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