Presuming you've read the bulk of what is on the website (or even if you haven't), or there is just too much to take in all at once, you should at least have some idea of what we do and the sorts of things you're going to need to purchase. 

Just remember that all of us were in the same situation at some point; we all started with nothing, and this was all very new to all of us as beginners, too. There are always other members in the unit who are new to us and some new to re-enacting as well. We are always happy to answer any questions and are always available to talk with.

STEP 1 - The first thing to do is make contact with us. Send a message, ask us questions if you have them and we can get you added into the 'RECRUIT WhatSapp group chat' and we can get you added to the Company Rosta. This is the first step. Simple, right?

STEP 2 - At this point, you are in the halfway house. You decide if the group is right for you and we also do the same, mainly to protect the interests of the group as a whole. Don't worry, if you're 'normal' (and by that, I mean you don't want to change everything, lower the standards, or constantly bicker with everyone) then you should be fine. Then its down to the 'kitting up'. We have 'Kit Chat' for all the help and advice you'll need. Once at the minimum standard you are free to come to an event, but ONLY if you have sorted your membership with AFRA. No insurance, no playtime!​

STEP 3 - Joining up as a full 'member'. This is brand new as of July 2024, and starting for the season of 2025. Paid memberships will start and you'll get enough perks to warrent it, in fact you'll save money by paying for membership with the food alone. For the first years membership of £20, you will get :-

                    Permitted to attend all MD44 events, whilst a member.

                    2 hot meals per MD44 event on full days/ or 1 hot meal on a half day (set up or pack up).

                    1x 101st Patch.
                    1x Garrison Cap Patch.

                    1x fully embroidered Miss Drop 44 branded Polo Shirt with your initials.

                    Coffee as much as you can drink at MD44 events.
                    1x FM 21-100 Basic Soldiers field manual

                    1x MD-101 Our own field manual on the groups rules, policies and guides.

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STEP 4 - Once a member, its simply turn up and emerse yourself without the hobby. You'll get out as much as you put in.

ADDITONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We do have a stock of kit items that you can borrow for your first few events if you are missing items but everything else is in place. This gets you started and into the hobby so you can confirm it is 100% for you. Just check with us that we have the items in your size and can get them reserved for the event you're planning to attend.

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If you decide this is the hobby for you, then the next task is simple: Start at the beginning. Look to obtain the minimum of kit. I don't mean start with buying a rifle, webbing, pouches, shaving kits, tents, jeeps, half-track... I mean BASIC MINIMUM KIT. Boots, M42s, wool shirt and an M1 helmet. After that start buying the items that transform you into a rifleman. Those items you will need for ALL other impressions, no matter what your end-goal impression might be.

Lots of members are in various stages of kit progression. BUY ONCE. BUY RIGHT. Don't buy cheap rubbish - it will not be acceptable, and it only lowers the group standards overall. All the information on individual items can be found on the website as well as the best vendors to purchase things from. Don't think that because we only use specific vendors that doing this the most authentic way will be vastly more expensive - it will be less overall in the long run. A copy of our book is very handy for new members, plus you get it at cost price... even for recruits, once we've met you.

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Right now you only need the minimum kit, consisting of -