76th Independent Batalion - pt 24

Monday, November 19, 2007 3:17 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS

New thread, as the other was getting long. Old thread: http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=31086 Home page: http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html Dedicated messageboard: http://76thbattalion.proboards59.com/index.cgi _______________________________________________ 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. http://www.wwmerc.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=CM83&type=store&catego ry=3930 http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg14.htm http://jas-townsend.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_4&products_id=461 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 to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch. OVERCOAT Please contact the CO to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch. SMOCK/UNDERTUNIC Please contact the CO to purchase or order a pattern, instructions and swatch. General Overcoat and Smock/Undertunic information: •Independent Army Patches can be found here: http://www.outtotheblack.com and they will be worn with the triangle pointing up, blue star pointing down. Any patch with a black star will not be acceptable. 76th Independent Battalion Patch •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. The rank insignia on the Type B uniform will be centered above the patches on both shoulders: We will be wearing the US Army ranks, but upside down. These are the rank equivalents: E-2 = PVT E-3 = PFC CPL = Corporal E-5 = SGT E-7 = SFC 1SG = First Sergeant 1LT = Lieutenant Officers: http://www.1800nametape.com/army-off.htm#DESERT Enlisted: http://www.1800nametape.com/army-enl.htm#DESERT General Rank Insignia information: • The 76th uses the sew-on Desert Collar Rank. We do not use metal pins. • 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. MAIL SLEEVES You may find the instructions here: http://upstagereview.org/CostumesArticles/Chainmail.pdf If you plan on constructing your own chainmaille, the pattern is a 6-in-1 pattern and should be sleeves only. ArtCat will also be offering these for sale. 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. HELMET/HEAD COVERING Russian helmet: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/LEG140-1717-1818.html US M1 helmet: These can be found in various surplus stores as well as online. Steel pots are acceptable, NOT kevlar helmets. Soft head covering links: http://www.sparklingearth.com/products.asp?category=100005 Skull Cap-Red--Item#203 S:203-1032: (for the Enlisted personnel) Desert Skull Cap-Navy--Item#202:202-1034 (for the officers, commissioned and non-commissioned) Desert Skull Cap-Black Air Flow--Item#202:202-2007 (for the Snipers and Demos) General Helmet/Headcovering information •A Helmet is required to march in formation. •Approved flydanas/skullcaps may be worn under your helmet. •During a convention a helmet is not required unless you are participating in a parade. Otherwise no head covering, beret or an approved flydana may be worn. BOOTS Mid-calf or knee high boots in shades of mid to dark brown. General note on boots: •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. 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. MAIN WEAPON The main weapon of the 76th, as in the series, will be the H&K G36 and it's variants. EXTRA UNIFORM PIECES BAGS/PACKS Links for bags: http://www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD &Store_Code=MSS&Product_Code=088167&Category_Co de=23 http://www.armysurplusworld.com/product.asp?ProductID=1131 http://www.armysurplusworld.com/product.asp?ProductID=1133 http://www.armysurplusworld.com/product.asp?ProductID=7075 General information about patches on bags/packs: •Please refrain from using the actual 76th patch on uniform pieces other than the coat and smock. •If you wish to add an Independent Army patch to another piece, please choose only one other piece of your uniform. •Please try to keep all bags and packs in either leather or a khaki or ‘stonewashed’ color to keep with uniformity. 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) Example: LAZARUS, MIKHAIL D. DOB 06/22/2486 621,200,1,1984 TITAN FINISHED UNIFORM Type A: Type B: Complete with ArtCat's mesh sleeves. ~jimi Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB It's unfortunate what we find pleasing to the touch and pleasing to the eye is seldom the same.

Monday, November 19, 2007 3:54 AM

KAELE

Firsties! LOVE the pics of the shindig. It looked like a whole lot of fun. ~Kaele Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

Monday, November 19, 2007 4:09 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS

We had a great time. Wait until you see the videos... Especially the one of the Colonel doing the coffee dance ... ~jimi Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB It's unfortunate what we find pleasing to the touch and pleasing to the eye is seldom the same.

Monday, November 19, 2007 5:16 AM

MSB

He has a coffee dance now??? LOL This I must see!!! ____________________________________________ Nope, don't use cologne. Women I date think the smell of sawdust is sexy. That's probably why I don't... date many women.- Gibbs You start talking about capes and tights and I'm out of here. -Ando Masahashi

Monday, November 19, 2007 5:23 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, November 19, 2007 5:26 AM

MSB

Giggle I so look forward to that... among other things *snuggles Jimi ____________________________________________ Nope, don't use cologne. Women I date think the smell of sawdust is sexy. That's probably why I don't... date many women.- Gibbs You start talking about capes and tights and I'm out of here. -Ando Masahashi

Monday, November 19, 2007 12:37 PM

MUDKICKER

Monday, November 19, 2007 4:13 PM

SISTER

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 2:35 AM

SISTER

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 5:04 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 5:07 AM

BROWNCOAT1 May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Mornin' 76th! Yes, there is in fact a coffee dance now. I didn't witness it first hand, but did see the vid of it when the Colonel uploaded it to his computer. I was thinking it would make a shiny animated avatar for some aspiring soul. Perhaps a vid idea for next year, as I proposed at the shindig, would be for a bunch of us to be sitting around a campfire in uniform. It is dark, the sounds of battle can be heard in the distance. The camera pans in and we are talking about the battle, how we have lost some ground, got some wounded and we are running low on ammo. The general feel is one of despair until Capt West swoops in and drops a bag of coffee. We all look around at each other and then all jump up and do the Colonel's coffee dance. Now we just need a song for the dance. __________________________________________ Holding the line since December '02! Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans: http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 6:41 AM

MSB

just wanted to pop in and leave a Congratulations Zeph and Phoebe!!! ____________________________________________ Nope, don't use cologne. Women I date think the smell of sawdust is sexy. That's probably why I don't... date many women.- Gibbs You start talking about capes and tights and I'm out of here. -Ando Masahashi

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 2:28 PM

SISTER

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 2:34 AM

BROWNCOAT1 May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Mornin' 76th! Just want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. For those traveling be safe and have a good time. Wish I could be with each of you during the holiday, but alas it is not to be. Take care, be safe, and have a joyous holiday. __________________________________________ Holding the line since December '02! Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans: http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 3:43 AM

ZEPHYR1956

what he said. Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion Friends are the 'verse's best way of telling you that you are not alone in this crapheap of a world. Friends who are also Soldiers keep you alive to see it. "As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly..."

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 4:42 AM

SISTER

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 6:45 AM

MSB

Zeph I just looked at your signature and laughed so hard.... that may actually be one of the funniest moments in television ever!!! HUGS Sister... here here! ____________________________________________ Nope, don't use cologne. Women I date think the smell of sawdust is sexy. That's probably why I don't... date many women.- Gibbs You start talking about capes and tights and I'm out of here. -Ando Masahashi

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 5:51 PM

WACKYNEPHEW

Happy Thanksgiving Day everybody!! Vote for Firefly at http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/index.html "The lion and the calf shall lie down together but the calf won't get much sleep." Woody Allen

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 11:23 PM

FILLYGIRL Operative: "Its worse than you know..." Mal: "It usually is."

Happy Turkey Day to all! and a bump to the top......:) Chaplain of the 76th Independant Battalion ...it's worse than you know...Operative ...it usually is.....Mal

Thursday, November 22, 2007 2:59 AM

SISTER

Thursday, November 22, 2007 3:33 AM

MAGDALENA "No power in the 'verse can stop me!"

Hello 76th - it's actually Friday here already, and although we don't have Thanksgiving in Australia (it's a real American tradition that one!) I was reflecting on the year it's been so far and I am honestly so grateful to you all! What I said in the anniversary thread was 100% true and I feel such a sense of connection and family with you all! I hoep you all enjoy your day, however you are spending it, and if you wonder if anyone is grateful for you - just know they are!!! I am! Love and hugs, Magda x x x CPT Magda Martin, CO of India Co. (Australasia) www.myspace.com/lady_magdalena www.crazypurplewombat.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=603506986

Thursday, November 22, 2007 3:38 AM

MAGDALENA "No power in the 'verse can stop me!"

Quote: Originally posted by BrownCoat1: Mornin' 76th! Perhaps a vid idea for next year, as I proposed at the shindig, would be for a bunch of us to be sitting around a campfire in uniform. It is dark, the sounds of battle can be heard in the distance. The camera pans in and we are talking about the battle, how we have lost some ground, got some wounded and we are running low on ammo. The general feel is one of despair until Capt West swoops in and drops a bag of coffee. We all look around at each other and then all jump up and do the Colonel's coffee dance. Now we just need a song for the dance. Is that a challenge? Let's see what I can find here... There's Frank Sinatra, "Way down among Brazilians Coffee beans grow by the billions, So they've got to find those extra cups to fill, They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil"... Then there's, Black Coffee in Bed - Squeeze A Cup of Coffee - Johnny Cash Coffee Shop Mofo - JFA Coffee Club - Spandau Ballet One Cup of Coffee - Bob Marley Coffee Mug - Descendents I found one on YouTube which purported to be about Coffee - but had more blood and guts in it than the good stuff! CPT Magda Martin, CO of India Co. (Australasia) www.myspace.com/lady_magdalena www.crazypurplewombat.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=603506986

Thursday, November 22, 2007 3:53 AM

PHOEBEROSETTA

Thursday, November 22, 2007 5:38 PM

KAELE

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm stuffed. :) Livlass cooked a mean bird today. Hope everyone who celebrates enjoyed their holiday. Stay safe and enjoy the shopping tomorrow. ~Kaele Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

Friday, November 23, 2007 2:52 AM

SISTER

Saturday, November 24, 2007 1:27 AM

FILLYGIRL Operative: "Its worse than you know..." Mal: "It usually is."

Early morning BUMP,....boy I sure could enjoy a big slice of Pizza! Hope all the people had a good T-Day....and be sure to enjoy those leftovers!!!! Chaplain of the 76th Independant Battalion ...it's worse than you know...Operative ...it usually is.....Mal

Saturday, November 24, 2007 7:57 AM

KAELE

Thanks for the Christmas Card list, chaplain. The 76th Battalion is featured on the front page of the Big Damn Zine! Full color photos and everything. Check it out: http://www.bigdamnzine.com/ Wheeeeeee! ~Kaele Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

Sunday, November 25, 2007 3:26 AM

SISTER

Sunday, November 25, 2007 7:23 PM

KAELE

Fighting off a cold post-Turkey day. Ugh. ~Kaele Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

Monday, November 26, 2007 3:12 AM

SISTER

Monday, November 26, 2007 5:15 AM

MSB

Why oh why is it Monday?? I'd gotten used to sleeping in and such... At least all my students are subdued and hushed from the turkey coma:) Phoebe...just tell them your family's more fun than their family:) Magda- squee big sis and we're mighty thankful for you too!! HUGS ____________________________________________ Nope, don't use cologne. Women I date think the smell of sawdust is sexy. That's probably why I don't... date many women.- Gibbs You start talking about capes and tights and I'm out of here. -Ando Masahashi

Monday, November 26, 2007 10:47 AM

SISTER

Monday, November 26, 2007 3:10 PM

PHOEBEROSETTA

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 2:34 AM

SISTER

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 3:35 AM

BROWNCOAT1 May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Mornin' 76th! Hope everyone had a great holiday and weekend. I ate way too much. Got to watch the diet until Christmas so I can screw it all up again. __________________________________________ Holding the line since December '02! Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans: http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 4:42 AM

ZEPHYR1956

bah. who needs diets around the "eating and stuffing yourself" holidays? Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion Friends are the 'verse's best way of telling you that you are not alone in this crapheap of a world. Friends who are also Soldiers keep you alive to see it. "As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly..."

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 4:43 AM

ZEPHYR1956

Quote: Originally posted by PhoebeRosetta: Oh, you have no idea how much I just WUV the stuffin out of my beloved Browncoat family!!!!! one more than others, I think. ummm.......right? Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion Friends are the 'verse's best way of telling you that you are not alone in this crapheap of a world. Friends who are also Soldiers keep you alive to see it. "As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly..."

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:09 AM

MUDKICKER

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:54 AM

MSB

SQUEEEEEEEEE right back at you Phoebe!! ____________________________________________ Nope, don't use cologne. Women I date think the smell of sawdust is sexy. That's probably why I don't... date many women.- Gibbs You start talking about capes and tights and I'm out of here. -Ando Masahashi

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 7:40 PM

KAELE

Hitching us up back to the top. Hooray for beginning painting, except for the unfortunate fume headache. I have discovered I do not hate painting the house. There is a zen-like monotony to it that I am beginning to enjoy. (and the pretty results are nice too! LOL) Now that I have dispensed with the annoying blue tape and am just eyeballing the edges, almost all of my frustration with it has disappeared. I just hate the nasty attitude my husband has been displaying lately. I need someone to explain to him that him going to the store to puchase paint and a paint machine does not constitute "Painting the House." *sigh* ~Kaele Commander, Echo Company, 76th Battalion http://76thbattalion.homestead.com

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:40 PM

FOLLOWMAL

Bumping the 76th Thread with a request: For those of you helping out with the diggs, here is the latest one. It's Nathan Fillion-centric and fun! http://www.digg.com/offbeat_news/No_re_Touching_the_Nathan_Fillion_Pre tty As always, thank you for your help- remember to make suggestions for diggs each week and have fun! To hear our Captain read a bit of The Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1 click on the link. Follow the links from there to see how you can help kids read. www.myspace.com/kidsneedtoread http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Collectors-Nathan-Fillion/dp/B000Q9IZ5C

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:41 AM

SISTER

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:42 AM

BROWNCOAT1 May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Mornin' 76th! Is it winter yet? Sure ain't feelin' it yet. Sure it was 45 degrees this mornin', but come on already! It's late November already so make with the cold weather. __________________________________________ Holding the line since December '02! Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans: http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:25 AM

MSB

HUGS Kaele... I have a nice big stick for such purposes... or you could always just stop halfway, hand him the brush and say...get to it:) Uh yes it's winter... the 3 inches of snow on the ground outside my classroom attest to that. ____________________________________________ Nope, don't use cologne. Women I date think the smell of sawdust is sexy. That's probably why I don't... date many women.- Gibbs You start talking about capes and tights and I'm out of here. -Ando Masahashi

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:22 AM

ZEPHYR1956

I don't believe we've got 3 inches total since the turn of the century Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion Friends are the 'verse's best way of telling you that you are not alone in this crapheap of a world. Friends who are also Soldiers keep you alive to see it. "As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly..."

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:36 PM

SISTER

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 1:13 PM

MSB

Sure rub it in... you're all nice and warm while I freeze to death in knee high snow drifts :) ____________________________________________ Nope, don't use cologne. Women I date think the smell of sawdust is sexy. That's probably why I don't... date many women.- Gibbs You start talking about capes and tights and I'm out of here. -Ando Masahashi

Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:24 AM

SISTER

Thursday, November 29, 2007 3:47 AM

BROWNCOAT1 May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Three inches of snow? Even Virginia doesn't worry about that little bit of accumulation. A bit colder this morning. 35 degrees when I walked the dog at 05:30 this morning. I sure would love to have a white Christmas. *sighs* __________________________________________ Holding the line since December '02! Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans: http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

Thursday, November 29, 2007 5:05 AM

MSB

Browncoat how do you feel about a white Halloween?? Today's high is 38...the low is 20( which is not too bad) HUGS Sister...nothing on me thaws until well into spring... so cold. ____________________________________________ Nope, don't use cologne. Women I date think the smell of sawdust is sexy. That's probably why I don't... date many women.- Gibbs You start talking about capes and tights and I'm out of here. -Ando Masahashi