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- Founded: Jan 10, 2006
- Language: English
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Description
This discussion group is for the dissemination and discussion of a new tactical system currently named "Rules of Engagement for Tactical Objectives" (RETO) intended for World War II reenactors.
The “Rules of Engagement for Tactical Objectives” system was developed by Alan Miltich of the WW2 Historical Reenactment Society's 5thSS "Wiking" PanzerPionier unit (Wiking.org). This system was inspired by the memories of a small, early morning tactical engagement that took place before a Sunday public event in May, 2002.
In that pickup battle, the outnumbered Germans were required to recover a case of Norwegian "Heavy Water" and keep the searching Allied units from finding it. The Germans found the Heavy Water but failed to keep it secure, and the sense of urgency, purpose and suspense of that short tactical was memorable. It was a silly little scenario at the time, but in many ways was more entertaining than the typical 'scenario' that most battle planners feel obligated to provide.
This new system is for reenactors that enjoy working with strategic goals, imposed tactical moral check, chain of command, sense of urgency, and some cap busting thrown in! Inspired by the GRAEF system, there are points awarded as objectives are collected. Unlike the GRAEF system, there is very little subjectivity and umpires have little influence on the actual score. The umpires are there to keep things moving and to interpret rule situations. The 'winning' side is known within an hour after the event has concluded!
The "Rules of Engagement" (RETO) may seem complicated at first, but after your first patrol it becomes quite natural.
Please take your time reading them from the "Files" section of this group, and offer your feedback!
Alan
www.Wiking.org
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Re: RETO rules change for Custer
So exactly how does this question factor into discussion of the RETO system? An off-list posting would have been better, or a posting on the
Posted - Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:54 pm
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Alan Miltich
alinjaxon
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Re: RETO rules change for Custer
hey i had to leave early after the event was over, who won?! RMT Alan Miltich <AlanMiltich@...> wrote: A single soldier may also be dispatched from a
Posted - Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:03 am
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Reid Thompson
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RETO rules change for Custer
A single soldier may also be dispatched from a Patrol or CP as a Messenger. A messenger is not a patrol and cannot Resurrect anyone. Messengers can carry
Posted - Thu Mar 6, 2008 12:25 am
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Alan Miltich
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Posted - Wed Mar 5, 2008 2:12 am
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Alan Miltich
alinjaxon
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Re: Umpires-n-such
Experience yes. Wisdom? Our WWII vets are airborne and glidermen, many would be happy to fill your ears. I will have to get in contact with them for an event
Posted - Mon Mar 3, 2008 12:07 pm
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Howard Magee
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