Membership Application

NOTE: It is highly recommended that you read the complete Regimental Standing Orders before applying for membership.

Thank you for your interest in joning His Majesty's Tenth Regiment of Foot. Before completing the application form below, please note the following items regarding membership in the Regiment summarized from our Standing Orders, "Admittance to Ranks" polices (the complete polices can be found HERE)

Membership in other Re-enactment Groups: A recruit must renounce membership in any other American War for Independence (AWI) era recreated military unit. Dual memberships are not allowed for members of the 10^th Regiment as it creates a commitment conflict. Accordingly, if an individual is a member of a non-AWI re-enacting unit, the individual must commit first to any and all 10^th Foot events over any other re-enacting groups’ scheduled events.
Probationary Period: A Recruit joining a uniformed company shall serve a minimum of a 6 (six) month probationary period before becoming eligible to be Sworn to Service as a Full Member of the Regiment.
Discharge of a Recruit from the Regiment: At the discretion of the Command Staff, a Recruit can be discharged without cause from the Regiment at any time prior to being Sworn to Service as a full member of the Regiment.
Swearing-in a Recruit to Full Membership: A Recruit will be Sworn to Service as a Full Member of the Regiment when the Regimental Serjeant Major has notified the Commanding Officer that the Recruit has completed the minimum 6 month probationary period and all other required steps. At a time and place designated by the Commanding Officer, the Recruit will be Sworn to Service before the Regiment, in full uniform and under arms, by being given the Oath and presented with the King's Shilling, denoting his acceptance of pay in the King's Service.

In addtion to the signed application form, the following also are required to complete the application process:

A signed copy of our Safety Regulations
A $500.00 non-refundable deposit for recruits joining one of our uniformed companies (Grenadiers, Light Infantry, Colonel's Co'Y, Music)

SELECTION of COMPANY

Before being assigned to a specific company (Grenadiers, Battalion, Lights, Music, or Civilian), a potential recruit will attend at least one Regimental drill or event at which time he/she will meet with representatives from each company to disucss which is the best "fit" for that recruit. The final company assignment will be determined by Regimental needs, the recruit's preference, and other pracitcal considerations.

INFORMATION on OUTFITTING

Uniformed Soldier Recruits
The current cost of outfitting a private soldier is at least $2200.00, a musician is at least $1600.00. A list of accoutrements for the uniformed companies can be found HERE.

Once the above deposit has been recevied, a new recruit will be issued company belting, be given access to a loaner musket (Grenadiers, Colonel's Co'Y, Light Infantry) or Regimental Drum (Music; Note: Fifers typically purhcase her/his own fife), and allowed to participate in Regimental and Company drills. Payment for addtional equipment is due at the time of issuance and it is expected that a recruit will be fully outfitted within 6 - 12 months of joining. No recruit shall appear in ranks at a Regimental event until his/her kit is fully paid. Financing is available through PayPal. Please contact our Paymaster for more information regarding purchase of kit.

Civilians
The cost of outfitting a civilian varies based upon the type of impression one wishes to present. Those joining the Corps of Civilian Volunteers will be guided by our civilians as to the acquisition of appropriate attire and accoutrements. Many of our civilians make their own clothes and can assist a new member in learning how to make her/his own.

APPLICATION FORM

Instructions: Please provide the information requested, enter your name into the "OFFICIAL SIGNATURES" field, answer the "Security Question," and then click on the "Submit" button. Applicants under the age of 18 require the signature of a Parent or Legal Guardian.

Full Name
Preferred or "Nick" Name

Home Address
City State Zip Code

Mailing Address (if different)
City State Zip

Preferred Phone Secondary Phone

E-Mail

Height (x feet - yy inches):

Age at time of application Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Marital Status: Single Married; Spouse's Name

Employer (if applicable): I work: Days NightsWeekends

School (if applicable): I Attend: Full TimeNightsWeekends

Please list other activities in which you are involved:

IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE (Primary Parent/Legal Guardian must sign below)
Primary Parent/Legal Guardian's Name:
Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian's Name:
Name of Primary Billing Contact:
Preferred Phone:
Preferred E-mail:

ALL APPLICANTS, PLEASE READ AND THEN SIGN BELOW

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the information provided on the application form regarding membership in His Majesty’s Tenth Regiment of Foot in America, Inc. (the “Regiment”). If accepted as a member of the Regiment, I agree to follow the Regimental polices outlined in the Standing Orders, to attend its events, obey the commands of its officers and NCOs in the field, perfect the firelock manual exercise, or perfect my instrument if a musician, pay my bills promptly, treat all other members with respect and consideration, and work diligently with the other members in fabricating my equipment and keeping it in the very best of condition. I also understand that the Regiment will require a substantial commitment of my time, money, and energy, and that failure to attend to these fundamental principles may result in termination of my membership. Finally, I acknowledge that my initial $500.00 deposit is non-refundable except in an event of a move or a disruption in my life.

OFFICIAL SIGNATURES

I understand and agree that entering my name below constitutes my official signature. YESNO

Applicant: Date (dd/mm/yyyy):

Primary Parent/Legal Guardian Date (dd/mm/yyyy):

Security Question: 10 X 10 =