IMMERSION EVENTS
In addition to training events and tacticals, the Red Guard participates in immersion events each year.
What is an Immersion Event? As the name implies, these events "immerse" participants in the scenario. Typically lasting 24 hours or longer, the events include elements like ration issue, guard duty, mail call, in-the-field training, mine laying/clearing, construction of defensive positions, and other such "soldier life" activities in addition to combat scenarios. The events are well balanced and focus on providing a more complete picture of the typical soldier's experience during the Great Patriotic War.
Are these events like tacticals? Yes and no. While combat is a key component, the main goal is providing a unique experience for the participants. Combat scenarios are realistic and focus on advancing the scenario rather than "winning" or "losing."
Do you always portray the same unit? No. Since event scenarios are set in different regions and time periods of the war, both sides often adjust their impressions to fit the time, season, and troops involved. Portraying different units allows participants to learn about different aspects of the war and increases our appreciation for the sacrifices of the original veterans.
How do I get involved? Interested parties should contact Guards Kapitan D. Motowylak by email or the Red Guard command staff on Facebook here.
In addition to training events and tacticals, the Red Guard participates in immersion events each year.
What is an Immersion Event? As the name implies, these events "immerse" participants in the scenario. Typically lasting 24 hours or longer, the events include elements like ration issue, guard duty, mail call, in-the-field training, mine laying/clearing, construction of defensive positions, and other such "soldier life" activities in addition to combat scenarios. The events are well balanced and focus on providing a more complete picture of the typical soldier's experience during the Great Patriotic War.
Are these events like tacticals? Yes and no. While combat is a key component, the main goal is providing a unique experience for the participants. Combat scenarios are realistic and focus on advancing the scenario rather than "winning" or "losing."
Do you always portray the same unit? No. Since event scenarios are set in different regions and time periods of the war, both sides often adjust their impressions to fit the time, season, and troops involved. Portraying different units allows participants to learn about different aspects of the war and increases our appreciation for the sacrifices of the original veterans.
How do I get involved? Interested parties should contact Guards Kapitan D. Motowylak by email or the Red Guard command staff on Facebook here.
Below are the impression guidelines for the upcoming event as well as the last few events so you can get an idea of the amount of preparation that goes into a good immersion scenario.
Viking Attack! - Eastern Poland - July 1944
Enfield, NC
August 21-23, 2020
Soviet Impression - 57th Guards Rifle Division
The Last Ditch - Battles for the Oder Line – 1945
Enfield, NC
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Soviet Impression - 57th Guards Rifle Division
Prelude to Kursk
Enfield, NC
June 28-30, 2019
Soviet Impression - 540th Separate Engineer Battalion
War in the Far North - Murmansk 1943
Enfield, NC
December 7-9, 2018
Soviet Impression - 10th Guards Rifle Division
Past Events:
Battle of Bautzen 1945
Enfield, NC
December 8-10, 2017
Soviet Impression - 13th Guards Rifle Division
Polish Impression - 5. Polish Infantry Division
Battle for Narva 1944
Mt Gilead, NC
June 2 - 3, 2017
Soviet Impression - 229th Sapper Battalion
Dnieper Bridgehead
Enfield, NC
September 30 - October 2, 2016
Soviet Impression - 13th Guards Rifle Division
Last Battle for Kurland
Mt Gilead, NC
April 22 - 24, 2016
Soviet Impression - 90th Guards Rifle Division
Christmas in Kurland
Brinkleyville, NC
December 4-6, 2015
Soviet impression - 90th Guards Rifle Division
Viking Attack! - Eastern Poland - July 1944
Enfield, NC
August 21-23, 2020
Soviet Impression - 57th Guards Rifle Division
The Last Ditch - Battles for the Oder Line – 1945
Enfield, NC
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Soviet Impression - 57th Guards Rifle Division
Prelude to Kursk
Enfield, NC
June 28-30, 2019
Soviet Impression - 540th Separate Engineer Battalion
War in the Far North - Murmansk 1943
Enfield, NC
December 7-9, 2018
Soviet Impression - 10th Guards Rifle Division
Past Events:
Battle of Bautzen 1945
Enfield, NC
December 8-10, 2017
Soviet Impression - 13th Guards Rifle Division
Polish Impression - 5. Polish Infantry Division
Battle for Narva 1944
Mt Gilead, NC
June 2 - 3, 2017
Soviet Impression - 229th Sapper Battalion
Dnieper Bridgehead
Enfield, NC
September 30 - October 2, 2016
Soviet Impression - 13th Guards Rifle Division
Last Battle for Kurland
Mt Gilead, NC
April 22 - 24, 2016
Soviet Impression - 90th Guards Rifle Division
Christmas in Kurland
Brinkleyville, NC
December 4-6, 2015
Soviet impression - 90th Guards Rifle Division