CROATIAN FORCES

' Article 47 of the 1990 Croatian Constitution declares that: " Military service

and the defence of the Republic is the duty of all capable citizens". Conscription is regulated by the Defence Law, published in 1991 and by the regulations on Military and Civilian Service.

A recruit may not be sent for military service before reaching the age of 18,

however in the event of "imminent threat to the independence and integrity of

the Republic of Croatia or in the event of war", the President can decree that

the recruitment of persons who have attained the age of 16 years and require

that 17 year old recruits serve military service.

Applications for voluntary recruitment can be made in the year a person

reaches the age of 17, and thus could include 16 year olds'.

Eligibility of Membership

Membership is open to both MALES & FEMALES who are interested in the historic portrayal of the Croatian combat soldier of the 1990's conflict. The minimum age of membership is sixteen (16); there is no upper age limit.

Requirements and Guidelines

Below are the current requirements and guidelines that members should abide by in order to maintain their status as an active display member of the CFLHG;

Members are to obtain their own uniform, weapon and equipment items at their own expense. (A full kit inspection of all group members will be carried out each morning, any items that are out of character for the period or forces we portray will be requested to be removed before the member (s) enter the display area)

Members should make their own travel arrangements in order to get to event locations. Members are required to attend a MINIMUM of one display event within an annual event season.

Members are responsible for their own camping facilities when attending events. (If sleeping within the display confines, members tents are required to be of military issue so as to maintain a realistic military appearance upon the Living History field. Modern civilian tents will not be allowed within the display area).

All members are to abide by any group/event stipulated Health & Safety and General Conduct rules, members who violate such rules may be expelled from the group depending on the severity of the violation.

Under NO circumstances are members permitted to carry live or blank ammunition at events (we do not participate in any battle re-enactments and as such do not have a need for the above, this includes air soft ammunition), inert ammunition is permitted. Safety is strictly enforced and any violations WILL NOT be tolerated. All firearms used on display must be legally deactivated with an A5 copy of the weapons original deactivation certificate supplied to the membership secretary upon any purchase of such a weapon. Any member (s) found to be in violation of the United Kingdom Firearms Regulations will be expelled from the group and reported to the appropriate authorities. authorities.

We are an informal group when on display with a relaxed feeling amongst our members. We like to place few rules upon our members 'BUT WILL NOT COMPROMISE WITH REGARDS TO SAFETY'. Should you join us it is hoped that you enjoy your time within the group. We are so far unique in that we are the only known group within the field of Living History to be portraying this conflict and in particular the Croatian Army. Thank you for taking an interest in who we are and what we do, should you be interested in taking things further please come and see us at our next event, or email your details to cflhg@talk21.com