Is reenacting physically tough?
Reenacting is a strenuous activity that takes place outside, usually on very uneven terrain, using authentic tactics, and sometimes in very adverse weather conditions — that includes in the snow, sleet, rain, and 100°F plus heat — while wearing a heavy wool uniform and oft times in multiple layers. The nature of the activity requires that you be in decent physical condition. For example: one of the basic maneuvers for a rifle squad is “fire and maneuver” the premise of which is while your buddy covers you by suppressing firepower you get up (you were lying down) run full speed for a few steps and then flatten yourself to the ground again. You then provide suppressive firepower while your buddy gets up runs a few steps and flattens. Repeat. You are doing this while wearing a heavy wool uniform and carrying ammunition, water (at least one or two canteens), a shovel, your rifle and other equipment. Though physically taxing we don’t require any specific height/weight standards. We can all
