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Becoming a member of the Sixth
Welcome to Legio VI FFC
This page is intended to get you started on the right track to preparing
yourself for the Roman Impression. When looking through stuff remember we reenact the period of 33-73AD, though we do
allow some variation in gear a few years outside of that range. We were largely a Judean/Eastern Legion. And despite
what the Rome Miniseries showed, it was LEG VI F that kidnapped Cleopatra!
We now have several "Categories of Membership":
I. E-Members (PROBATIO) Recurits
that are interested in joining that have not yet made an event or purchased required fighting kit**.
II. Equipped E-Members (TIRO) Recurits
that have purchased their fighting kit**, but have not been to an event*
yet.
III. Members (HASTATI) Members
that are active participants who have been to at least one event*.
IV. Equipped members (PRINCIPES)
Members that have their fighting kit** gear and have been to two
or more events* annually.
V. Full members (TRIARII) Members who
are equipped with fighting kit** and make a minimum of Three events* annually
VI. The Iron Sides (FERRATA MILITES) Members that are only appointed by a unanimous vote of the Command Staff (Centurio,
Optio, Signifir) for significant contribution, attendance,
and work to make Legio VI better. This is a lifetime appointment!
*Event is
definied as any Scheduled activity as listed on the events page of the LEG VI website.
**Equipment
Necessary to progress in rank is Caligae, Tunic, Balteus, Armor, Helm, Gladius, Pugio, Shield, Pila (Civilian members may
also attain these different statuses based on their impressions' completeness.).
First: Talk to the Centurio or Optio about
joining. They will help you get orientated to the ancient genre of re-enacting and guide you through the process of
becoming a member.
Second: Join the Roman Army Talk Forum!
This is the information source for reconstruction, reenacting, events, and tons of expert advice literally from the
guys who wrote the Osprey books, Dan Peterson, and a number of authors, curators, and academics who know their stuff!!
Third:
Join the LEG VI Yahoo group for emails and updates. This is a place where you can ask any and all questions about
the hobby, gear, and construction of gear with out feeling like a newcomer! The yahoo group will also keep you informed
on upcoming events.
Fourth: This is a two part step. Part 1: Print off a copy of the Drill Manual located on our website. Part 2: Study up on Latin.
We know it is a dead language but you will want to know how to say hello, goodbye, yes sir, etc... in Latin. Don't worry
only a very small hand full of us speak it as a second language.
Fifth:
Start looking at gear (always ask us before you buy anything!). We may be able to get you a better
price or supplier! Below is a list of of basic equipment needed for your impression, it is also the order
in which we recommend you purchase these items. Check out the Equipment of the Legionary as well as the Handbook for descriptions of these items and good suppliers for them.
I)
Caligae/Sandals
II)
Tunica/Tunic
III) Balteus/Belt
IV) Pugio/Dagger
V)
Gladius/Sword
VI)
Lorica/Body Armor (Hamata/chainmail, Segmentata/plate)
VII) Subarmalis/Under Armor
VIII)
Focale/Scarf
IX) Galea/Helmet
X)
Scutum/Shield
XI)
Pila/Javelin
XII)
Mess Gear
***Remember***
There is no rush to purchase anything. The Legion has about 20 complete kits you can borrow until
you complete your kit! If you have the gift of being a good craftsman, nearly everything can be built from scratch!
Check out our Handbook for Legionaries as well as the Legio XX handbook. They have step
by step designs, plans, and more! Legio XX, in some areas, has higher standards than ours so you will not be misguided
in that area.
Sixth:
Borrow or check out some books. (** = means essential)
- Roman Military
Equipment, M.C. Bishop & J.C.N. Coulston **
- The Roman Army, Adrian Goldsworthy
**
- The Roman Soldier,
G.R. Watson
- The Roman Imperial Army, Graham Webster
-
The Roman Army from Caesar to Trajan, Michael Simkins
- The Roman Legions
Recreated in Color Photographs, Dan Petersen **
-
Greece and Rome at War, Peter Connolly **
- The
Conquest of Gaul, Caesar
- The Civil War, Caesar
- The Complete Works of Tacitus
Finally:
If you have a question, ask the group, one of us will know the answer or get you in the right direction. The only thing
we require is a noble attitude, we can supply the rest!
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