The uniform will be the most recognizable aspect of the 76th, therefore strict guidlines have been laid down. In order to march in parades or take part in any "official" event the 76th is a part of, you will be required to follow the uniform specifications outlined below. Some aspects of the uiform have choices; others do not. The more uniform we look, the bigger an impact we will have....keep that in mind!
Uniform
There are two basic types of uniforms we will be using...Type A and Type B.
*Note: There is also a Pilot uniform. Info can be found Here
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.
Pants
These three pants will be the acceptable models. If you have another pair you would like to use, please contact the CO for approval.
Any of the above pants will work. It will be necessary to add a dark brown stripe down the sides. An acceptable material for this is grosgrain
Vest
Please contact the CO at tristan71@cableone.net to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch. Vests will run $45.
Overcoat
Please contact the CO at tristan71@cableone.net to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch. The purchase price will be $200.00..
Mail Sleeves
Artcat is testing out these directions (here) and will be making chainmail sleeves on a limited basis, possibly making a make your own sleeves kit available if there is enough interest.
Dog Tags:
Dogtags can be picked up just about anywhere, and are completely optional, but if you choose to get some, here is the suggested format they should be in.
Line 1: Last name (Can be your real name or a character name you've created)
Line 2: First name, MI (Again, real name or character name.)
Line 3: DOB (Subtract your age from 2511, the Year serenity Valley took place, and either put your month day or make one up)
Line 4: Service Number (Using the 'verse Social Control Number format)
Line 5: Homeworld. There are many to choose from and many places to reference them. (ETW is not a choice)
Here's the XO's as an example:
LAZARUS,
MIKHAIL D.
DOB 06/22/2486
621,200,1,1984
TITAN
A good site for tags is Dog Tags Online. Price is $6.99 per set and it comes with chains and silencers.
More to come on uniform suggestions and links when I get them.
Smock/Undertunic
Please contact the CO at tristan71@cableone.net to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch. The purchase price will be $175.00.
General Overcoat and Smock/Undertunic information:
•Independent Army Patches can be found here: Out to the Black and they will be worn with the triangle pointing up, blue star pointing down.
Any patch with a black star will not be acceptable.
•Independent Army patch goes on your right shoulder, 76th Battalion patch goes on your left shoulder.
Rank Insignia:
•On the Type A uniform, the rank insignia is to be worn on the collar.
On the Type B uniform, the insignia will probably be placed underneath the shoulder patches.
For Enlisted, we will be wearing the US Army ranks, but upside down.
• If you are unsure of your rank check the main website or email the CO or XO.
• You'll notice that several ranks have been dropped. It was decided that redundant ranks would be eliminated. Certain ranks that are missing may be reconstituted should the need arise.
ArtCat will also be offering these for sale.
If you plan on constructing your own real chainmail, the pattern is a 6-in-1 pattern and should be sleeves only.
If purchased from the CO, the Smock/Undertunic will be constructed with attachments that your chainmaille can be fastened to. If you prefer to construct a harness, please keep it simple and smooth so that it does not wrinkle the back of your Smock/Undertunic.
Head Covering
General information about Head Coverings:
1. A Helmet is required to march in formation.
2. Approved flydanas/skullcaps may be worn under your helmet. Please coordinate color of flydana/skullcap with your Operational Specialty.
3. During an appearance in uniform a helmet is not required unless you are participating in a parade. Otherwise you may choose to wear beret, flydana or no head covering.
•Avoid pointed toe boots or overly styled boots. The simpler the style the more uniform you will look compared to the other members.
•Wear your boots sometime before you march in them. It is HIGHLY recommended you do this to wear in the boots and reduce your chance of blisters and chafing.
•Wear your boots with a pair of wool socks. Your local Army/Navy surplus or camping supply should carry them. Cotton or cotton blend socks are not recommended.
•If you have doubts about the boot, contact the CO for approval.
Scarf:
It has also been decided to use blue scarves for the officers and red for the enlisted. As far as the type of cloth, try for something lightweight, possibly a crepe material. Try to match as closely as possible the colors in the 76th patch for the blue and the vests for the red.
Belts:
We do ask that you try to find a brown belt to wear with your uniform. A 2” belt is recommended for standard holster measurements.
The holsters for your sidearms (if you choose to carry one) do NOT have to match the belt, but it is preferable that they do.
Look around. A brown belt isn't hard to come by, and holsters are relatively easy to find.
SAXON has a large number of holsters available. Contact them at saxon1014@hotmail.com for more info.
