Postby John Farthing » Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:09 pm
"...even in winter, if it did not rain or snow, they were obliged to perform their drills in the field, lest an intermission of discipline should affect both the courage and constitution of the soldier."
-Flavius Vegitius Renatus
Epitoma rei miliaris, c. 390 A.D.
We train outside in nearly all weather conditions. We have trained in summer heat in excess of 100 degrees, as well as, winter weather in below freezing temperatures. We have trained in torrential downpours of rain. We have trained in snow, etc. With enough dedication, you can train under virtually any conditions.
“A Good Man at Arms Should Not Fear Discomfort.” -Geoffrey De Charny, 14th century
Now there are certainly exceptions and one must use good judgement and common sense. For example, training with steel swords during a lightining storm is never a good idea. Training in a wide variety of weather conditions and upon various topographies can provide many insights into combat variables and make you better equipped to handle a broader spectrum of tactical considerations.
-John Farthing, Free Scholar
ARMA Deputy Director
