This information is to be made known to all Pike Company
members, both present and future, the Regimental C.O. and his 2I/C.
Pikeman: The Pikemen provide the fighting body of
the company. The Pikeman is to learn the proficient use of his arms,
both the Pike, which is his primary weapon, and, if worn, his Sword.
He shall be able to demonstrate his competency with the one or both
of his weapons. He shall be able to perform the correct drill with
his primary weapon. He shall display good conduct and discipline on
the field of battle. He shall not only look out for his own safety
on the field of battle, but also the safety of his comrades and the
safety of the opposition. He shall show willing attendance at
training sessions, with good grace. Any man who considers himself
too ‘ill’ to attend morning training, when required, will be deemed
to be too ill to go onto the battlefield. When paraded for battle or
demonstration to the public he shall be dressed the part of a common
Pikeman, and look reasonably authentic in the manner of dress. A new
recruit shall be accorded a probationary period of 12 months in
which to decide whether he wishes to remain as a Pikeman, after
which he shall be accorded a further 12 months grace in which to get
his kit to a reasonably authentic standard. No Pikeman shall be
considered for promotion until he has demonstrated 2 years of
commitment to the Company.
File Leader: These are rotational positions,
changed annually at the discretion of the Pike Company Commander in
consultation with the Pike Sergeants. The File Leaders shall have
all the attributes of the Pikeman as previously described. They
shall have a sound knowledge of how to form a body, distances,
doublings, facings, counter marching and wheeling. They shall keep
control of their file. They shall set a good example. They shall be
dressed appropriately.
Corporal: A Corporal shall have all the attributes
and knowledge previously described. He shall know how to drill a
body of men, and demonstrate his skill thereof. He shall be able to
order the Company on the field of battle as necessary. He shall give
orders on the march as appropriate. He shall take over from the
Sergeant if necessary, and therefore must be aware of a Sergeant’s
role and duties.
Sergeant: A Sergeant is responsible for the general
efficiency of the Pike Company. He shall have all the attributes and
knowledge previously described, coupled with greater experience. He
shall carry out the day-to-day management of the Pike Company,
including:
- organisation of drill;
- discipline;
- campsite organisation;
- kit monitoring and allocation of spare kit for newer members;
- training;
- nomination of ‘buddies’ for new recruits;
- monitoring progress of new recruits.
He shall advise the Lieutenant of any suitable candidates for
promotions or awards. He shall advise the Lieutenant of any
disciplinary action he feels is necessary. He shall keep the
Lieutenant informed of all that goes on in the Company, including
the rumours! He shall liaise with the Lieutenant for times of
mustering, duties etc. and dissemination of information. He shall
take over from the Lieutenant if necessary, and must therefore be
aware of the duties and responsibilities of a Lieutenant.
Lieutenant I/C: Responsible to the Regimental CO
for the overall management of the Pike Company. He is responsible
for:
- Company discipline;
- Company safety on the field of battle;
- Company conduct, both on and off the field of battle;
- Company welfare;
- Company training requirements;
- Promotions within the Company.
And is the final arbiter in all Company matters. He shall also
instruct the Company in punishments for infringements of conduct or
discipline.
Company Clerk: Is appointed by the Lieutenant I/C.
This is a voluntary position, subject to annual review, which
confers no rank, status or authority. The Company Clerk is solely
responsible to the Lieutenant I/C for the keeping of Company records
and as a contact point for the Company members to advise on proposed
attendance at any muster.
Produced December 2001
Rod Howe
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