Hammond's are a Foote Regiment so the primary choice of roles relate to the reenactment of military engagements of variuos sizes. We have a very open policy in that all roles are open to males and females, as long as you are able to demonstrate suitable strength and skill at arms in your chosen role. In addition to our military roles we also have a growing number of civilian roles which might also interest you. Use the following pages to find out what Hammond's can offer you.

Officers
This is probably the only section that you cannot enter straight from joining. The officers of the regiment have been members of the regiment often for many years, and have developed a number of skills that make them highly effective in controlling the regiment. However, officer appointments are based upon merit and take account of skills learned in the rank and file.

Pikeman (sorry even the ladies are pikemen)!
Considered as the primary weapon of a seventeenth century regiment the pike is a challenging weapon that is quick to learn, but may take many years to master. Being a pikeman requires physical and mental strength as the engagements can be aggressive and protracted. Saying that we have one of the finest pike fighting units in the Sealed Knot Society, and their sense of team spirit is a wonderful thing to behold. Care to join that group?

Musketeer
This is where the regiment gets it's devastating firepower. We have a superb musket block trained to the very highest safety standards by a skilled officer corps. You will start your training on day one and you will fight with the musket block on the battlefield to gain experience of the environment. We will support you through the process of getting all of the appropriate paperwork, and by getting your training in place we will train you to become one of the best musketeers on the field.

Artillery
Now, Hammond's are very fortunate that they have a gun. Her name is 'Sweaty Betty' and she is a falconet (a reproduction of a gun at The Tower of London), and she performs a support role to the regiment, involved in close quarters combat in a fire support role. If you like a big bang then Betty is the girl for you!

Drummers & Musicians
Some of our drummers and musicians are quite young, and we have some more seasoned campaigners, but what we can tell you is that Hammond's drums can stir a man's heart when it comes to the battlefield. Marching with the fighting elements of the regiment, the drums and colours are considered as a separate division portraying the honour of a unit. So we expect excellent presentation, superb drumming skills and we are never let down - long live the drums and colours!

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