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	<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Marshals Handbook\|4\|Inspecting equipment}}</noinclude>		<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Armoured Combat - Marshals Handbook\|4\|Inspecting equipment}}</noinclude>
	==General==		==General==
	The standards which armour and weapons must meet are set out in [[Armoured Combat:Armour_requirements \| Armour requirements]], [[Armoured Combat:Melee_weapon_standards \|Melee weapon standards]], [[Armoured Combat:Throwing_weapon_standards \| Throwing weapon standards]], and [[Armoured Combat:Missile_weapon_standards \|Missile weapon standards]].		The standards which armour and weapons must meet are set out in [[Armoured Combat:Armour_requirements \| Armour requirements]], [[Armoured Combat:Melee_weapon_standards \|Melee weapon standards]], [[Armoured Combat:Throwing_weapon_standards \| Throwing weapon standards]], and [[Armoured Combat:Missile_weapon_standards \|Missile weapon standards]].

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	<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Marshals Handbook\|4\|Inspecting ~~Equipment~~}}</noinclude>		<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Marshals Handbook\|4\|Inspecting equipment}}</noinclude>
	==General==		==General==
	The standards which armour and weapons must meet are set out in [[Armoured Combat:~~Armour_Requirements~~ \| Armour ~~Requirements~~]], [[Armoured Combat:~~Melee_Weapon_Standards~~ \|Melee ~~Weapon Standards~~]], [[Armoured Combat:~~Throwing_Weapon_Standards~~ \| Throwing ~~Weapon Standards~~]], and [[Armoured Combat:~~Missile_Weapon_Standards~~ \|Missile ~~Weapon Standards~~]].		The standards which armour and weapons must meet are set out in [[Armoured Combat:Armour_requirements \| Armour requirements]], [[Armoured Combat:Melee_weapon_standards \|Melee weapon standards]], [[Armoured Combat:Throwing_weapon_standards \| Throwing weapon standards]], and [[Armoured Combat:Missile_weapon_standards \|Missile weapon standards]].

	==Multi-day events==		==Multi-day events==

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	{{~~DISPLAYTITLE:~~ Inspecting Equipment}}		<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Marshals Handbook\|4\|Inspecting Equipment}}</noinclude>
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	==General==		==General==
	The standards which armour and weapons must meet are set out in [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements \| Armour Requirements]], [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards \|Melee Weapon Standards]], [[Armoured Combat:Throwing_Weapon_Standards \| Throwing Weapon Standards]], and [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards \|Missile Weapon Standards]].		The standards which armour and weapons must meet are set out in [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements \| Armour Requirements]], [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards \|Melee Weapon Standards]], [[Armoured Combat:Throwing_Weapon_Standards \| Throwing Weapon Standards]], and [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards \|Missile Weapon Standards]].
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	#The inspecting marshal must check structural integrity, stability, condition of hardware, and condition of any safety devices (barriers, walls, etc.). If possible, inspect siege structures with a maximum load of armoured combatants on board.		#The inspecting marshal must check structural integrity, stability, condition of hardware, and condition of any safety devices (barriers, walls, etc.). If possible, inspect siege structures with a maximum load of armoured combatants on board.
	#If the structure is designed to move, the movement must be demonstrated during the inspection.		#If the structure is designed to move, the movement must be demonstrated during the inspection.
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	#The inspecting marshal must check structural integrity, stability, condition of hardware, and condition of any safety devices (barriers, walls, etc.). If possible, inspect siege structures with a maximum load of armoured combatants on board.		#The inspecting marshal must check structural integrity, stability, condition of hardware, and condition of any safety devices (barriers, walls, etc.). If possible, inspect siege structures with a maximum load of armoured combatants on board.
	#If the structure is designed to move, the movement must be demonstrated during the inspection.		#If the structure is designed to move, the movement must be demonstrated during the inspection.

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Update to COVID inspection requirements

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Armour and weapon inspection

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	==Armour and weapon inspection==		==Armour and weapon inspection==
	#Each combination of weapons and armour you will use must be inspected.		#Each combination of weapons and armour you will use must be inspected.
	#If you want to use any item or equipment combination that was not checked at the time of your inspection, you must have that item and/or equipment inspected as appropriate (i.e. in combination with the rest of your armour and weapons) by a marshal before using it.. The intent here is not to require a re-inspection if you borrow a weapon compatible with your existing armour, but to ensure that someone inspected only with sword and shield who borrows a glaive and gauntlets is inspected wearing those gauntlets.		#If you want to use any item or equipment combination that was not checked at the time of your inspection, you must have that item and/or equipment inspected as appropriate (i.e. in combination with the rest of your armour and weapons) by a marshal before using it. The intent here is not to require a re-inspection if you borrow a weapon compatible with your existing armour, but to ensure that someone inspected only with sword and shield who borrows a glaive and gauntlets is inspected wearing those gauntlets.
	#Each time you take the field, your equipment and weapons must be briefly inspected for missing items or obvious failure.		#Each time you take the field, your equipment and weapons must be briefly inspected for missing items or obvious failure.
	#Your equipment must be inspected again after repairs or modifications.		#Your equipment must be inspected again after repairs or modifications.

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Siege engine and structure inspection

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	==Siege engine and structure inspection==		==Siege engine and structure inspection==
	===Inspecting siege engines===		===Inspecting siege engines===
	#Any event allowing siege engines for combat must have an engine inspection station. The inspection station must have a field with a firing line and range markers at ~~40 and 80 yards (~~36 and 73 metres) from the firing position.		#Any event allowing siege engines for combat must have an engine inspection station. The inspection station must have a field with a firing line and range markers at 36 and 73 metres from the firing position.
	#Siege engine inspection has two parts, which are to be done before combat use: the marshal inspects the engine and ammunition, and the crew demonstrates the engine in action.		#Siege engine inspection has two parts, which are to be done before combat use: the marshal inspects the engine and ammunition, and the crew demonstrates the engine in action.
	#The inspection procedures must include at least the following:		#The inspection procedures must include at least the following:

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v2 - Changes approved July 2021

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	==Multi-day events==		==Multi-day events==
	At events where there is fighting on several days, equipment inspections may be conducted once and recorded for the rest of the event. Usually this is done by putting a sticker on a mandatory piece of equipment. The Marshal in Charge may organise another method for recording inspections.		#At events where there is fighting on several days, equipment inspections may be conducted once and recorded for the rest of the event. Usually this is done by putting a sticker on a mandatory piece of equipment. The Marshal in Charge may organise another method for recording inspections.
			#The Marshal in Charge must notify all relevant marshals, combatants and lists officers of the marking or recording system before inspections. Ideally the system used should be announced before the event, as well as at the event itself.
	The Marshal in Charge must notify all relevant marshals, combatants and lists officers of the marking or recording system before inspections. Ideally the system used should be announced before the event, as well as at the event itself.		#It must be possible to tell which marshal carried out a given inspection, whatever the system used for recording it.
			#Everyone must make sure that their equipment continues to meet the armour and weapons standards throughout the event. If in doubt: get it inspected again.
	It must be possible to tell which marshal carried out a given inspection, whatever the system used for recording it.		#For long events consider whether borderline equipment will still be in sufficiently good condition to pass an inspection at the end of the event.

	Everyone must make sure that their equipment continues to meet the armour and weapons standards throughout the event. If in doubt: get it inspected again.

	For long events consider whether borderline equipment will still be in sufficiently good condition to pass an inspection at the end of the event.

	==Armour and Weapon inspection==		==Armour and Weapon inspection==
	Each combination of weapons and armour someone will use must be inspected.		#Each combination of weapons and armour someone will use must be inspected.
			#If participant wants to use any item or equipment combination that was not checked at the time of their inspection, they must have that item and/or equipment inspected as appropriate (i.e. in combination with the rest of their armour and weapons) by a marshal prior to it being used. The intent here is not to require a re-inspection if a combatant merely borrows a weapon compatible with their existing armour, but to ensure that someone inspected only with sword and shield who borrows a glaive and gauntlets is inspected wearing those gauntlets.
	If participant wants to use any item or equipment combination that was not checked at the time of their inspection, they must have that item and/or equipment inspected as appropriate (i.e. in combination with the rest of their armour and weapons) by a marshal prior to it being used. The intent here is not to require a re-inspection if a combatant merely borrows a weapon compatible with their existing armour, but to ensure that someone inspected only with sword and shield who borrows a glaive and gauntlets is inspected wearing those gauntlets.		#Each time someone takes the field their equipment and weapons must be briefly inspected for missing items or obvious failure.
			#Equipment must be inspected again after repairs or modifications.
	Each time someone takes the field their equipment and weapons must be briefly inspected for missing items or obvious failure.

	Equipment must be inspected again after repairs or modifications.

	==Siege Engine and Structure Inspection==		==Siege Engine and Structure Inspection==
	===Inspecting Siege Engines===		===Inspecting Siege Engines===
	Any event allowing siege engines for combat must have an engine inspection station. The inspection station must have a field with a firing line and range markers at 40 and 80 yards (36 and 73 metres) from the firing position.		#Any event allowing siege engines for combat must have an engine inspection station. The inspection station must have a field with a firing line and range markers at 40 and 80 yards (36 and 73 metres) from the firing position.
	Siege engine inspection has two parts, which are to be done before combat use: the Marshal inspects the engine and ammunition, and the crew demonstrates the engine in action.		#Siege engine inspection has two parts, which are to be done before combat use: the Marshal inspects the engine and ammunition, and the crew demonstrates the engine in action.
			#The inspection procedures must include at least the following:
	The inspection procedures must include at least the following:		##Before any shots are fired the Marshal should check:
	#Before any shots are fired the Marshal should check:		###That engine is constructed in accordance with the Lochac rules for siege engines
	##That engine is constructed in accordance with the Lochac rules for siege engines		###The structural integrity of the components of the engine.
	##The structural integrity of the components of the engine.		###That there are no bolts or other projections that could intrude more than 13mm into a legal face grill in positions where someone could fall on them.
	##That there are no bolts or other projections that could intrude more than 13mm into a legal face grill in positions where someone could fall on them.		###That the ammunition to be used in the engine complies with these rules.
	##That the ammunition to be used in the engine complies with these rules.		##The crew should fire at least 4 shots with engine configured for the maximum power it will use on the field at that event. The inspecting marshal must check that:
	#The crew should fire at least 4 shots with engine configured for the maximum power it will use on the field at that event. The inspecting marshal must check that:		###All 4 shots deliver the ammunition between 36 and 73 metres, at a firing angle of between 40 and 45 degrees elevation
	##All 4 shots deliver the ammunition between 36 and 73 metres, at a firing angle of between 40 and 45 degrees elevation		###The path of the projectiles downrange is reasonably straight and stable, allowing for cross wind.
	##The path of the projectiles downrange is reasonably straight and stable, allowing for cross wind.		###There are no mechanical failures of any part of the engine or the ammunition
	##There are no mechanical failures of any part of the engine or the ammunition		###The engine is stable during all phases of operation
	##The engine is stable during all phases of operation		##The crews of direct fire engines must be willing to receive a shot from their engine at minimum range, while in armor, should it be requested.
	#The crews of direct fire engines must be willing to receive a shot from their engine at minimum range, while in armor, should it be requested.		##After the demonstration, the Marshal should inspect the engine again, to check that it remains in good condition and compliant with these rules.
	#After the demonstration, the Marshal should inspect the engine again, to check that it remains in good condition and compliant with these rules.

	===Inspecting Siege Structures===		===Inspecting Siege Structures===
	Siege structures must be inspected before being used at an event.		#Siege structures must be inspected before being used at an event.
			#The inspecting Marshal should check structural integrity, stability, condition of hardware, and condition of any safety devices (barriers, walls, etc.). If possible, inspect seige structures with a maximum load of armored combatants on board.
	The ~~inpecting~~ Marshal should check structural integrity, stability, condition of hardware, and condition of any safety devices (barriers, walls, etc.). If possible, inspect seige structures with a maximum load of armored combatants on board.		#If the structure is designed to move, the movement should be demonstrated during the inspection.

	If the structure is designed to move, the movement should be demonstrated during the inspection.

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	==Armour and weapon inspection==		==Armour and weapon inspection==
	#Each combination of weapons and armour you will use must be inspected.		#Each combination of weapons and armour you will use must be inspected.
	#If you want to use any item or equipment combination that was not checked at the time of your inspection, you must have that item and/or equipment inspected as appropriate (i.e. in combination with the rest of your armour and weapons) by a marshal before using it. The intent here is not to require a re-inspection if you borrow a weapon compatible with your existing armour, but to ensure that someone inspected only with sword and shield who borrows a glaive and gauntlets is inspected wearing those gauntlets.		#If you want to use any item or equipment combination that was not checked at the time of your inspection, you must have that item and/or equipment inspected as appropriate (i.e. in combination with the rest of your armour and weapons) by a marshal before using it.. The intent here is not to require a re-inspection if you borrow a weapon compatible with your existing armour, but to ensure that someone inspected only with sword and shield who borrows a glaive and gauntlets is inspected wearing those gauntlets.
	#Each time you take the field, your equipment and weapons must be briefly inspected for missing items or obvious failure.		#Each time you take the field, your equipment and weapons must be briefly inspected for missing items or obvious failure.
	#Your equipment must be inspected again after repairs or modifications.		#Your equipment must be inspected again after repairs or modifications.

	==~~Inspections during COVID-19~~==		==Additional inspection requirements under public health orders==
	#In Australia, ~~if mundane~~ health orders ~~allow~~ community sports:		#In Australia, while there are health orders in place regarding infectious disease, follow the mundane requirements for contact sports or community sports in your jurisdiction, whichever is more restrictive. SCA Ltd Australia also has the following additional requirements of marshals during inspections for combat:
	#*Marshals ~~conducting armoured combat inspections~~ must sanitise their hands before and after each inspection.		#*Marshals must sanitise their hands before and after each inspection they conduct.
	#*~~Inspections should take~~ no ~~longer than 5 minutes per combatant.~~		#*Marshals and combatants are welcome to wear face coverings during inspections, but no one has to wear a face covering unless mundane law requires it.
	~~#*A combatant may ask the marshal~~ to wear a face covering~~, however~~ it ~~is not required.~~
	~~#*Combatants are welcome to wear face coverings during the inspection if they wish~~.
	#In New Zealand, at Alert Levels 1 and 2, inspections may be conducted as normal. Face coverings and gloves are not required. SCA combat activities are prohibited at Alert Levels 3 and 4.		#In New Zealand, at Alert Levels 1 and 2, inspections may be conducted as normal. Face coverings and gloves are not required. SCA combat activities are prohibited at Alert Levels 3 and 4.

	==Siege engine and structure inspection==		==Siege engine and structure inspection==
	===Inspecting siege engines===		===Inspecting siege engines===
	#Any event allowing siege engines for combat must have an engine inspection station. The inspection station must have a field with a firing line and range markers at 36 and 73 metres from the firing position.		#Any event allowing siege engines for combat must have an engine inspection station. The inspection station must have a field with a firing line and range markers at 40 and 80 yards (36 and 73 metres) from the firing position.
	#Siege engine inspection has two parts, which are to be done before combat use: the marshal inspects the engine and ammunition, and the crew demonstrates the engine in action.		#Siege engine inspection has two parts, which are to be done before combat use: the marshal inspects the engine and ammunition, and the crew demonstrates the engine in action.
	#The inspection procedures must include at least the following:		#The inspection procedures must include at least the following:

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE: Inspecting Equipment}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE: Inspecting Equipment}}
	<div class='rulesNumbering' style="counter-reset: page 4">		<div class='rulesNumbering' style="counter-reset: page 4">
	==General==		==General==
	The standards which armour and weapons must meet are set out in [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements \| Armour Requirements]], [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards \|Melee Weapon Standards]], [[Armoured Combat:Throwing_Weapon_Standards \| Throwing Weapon Standards]], and [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards \|Missile Weapon Standards]].		The standards which armour and weapons must meet are set out in [[Armoured Combat:Armour_Requirements \| Armour Requirements]], [[Armoured Combat:Melee_Weapon_Standards \|Melee Weapon Standards]], [[Armoured Combat:Throwing_Weapon_Standards \| Throwing Weapon Standards]], and [[Armoured Combat:Missile_Weapon_Standards \|Missile Weapon Standards]].

	==Multi-day events==		==Multi-day events==
	#At events where there is fighting on several days, equipment inspections may be conducted once and recorded for the rest of the event. Usually this is done by putting a sticker on a mandatory piece of equipment. The Marshal in Charge may organise another method for recording inspections.		#At events where there is fighting on several days, equipment inspections may be conducted once and recorded for the rest of the event. Usually this is done by putting a sticker on a mandatory piece of equipment. The Marshal-in-Charge may organise another method for recording inspections.
	#The Marshal in Charge must notify all relevant marshals, combatants and lists officers of the marking or recording system before inspections. Ideally the system used should be announced before the event, as well as at the event itself.		#The Marshal-in-Charge must notify all relevant marshals, combatants and lists officers of the marking or recording system before inspections. Ideally, the system used should be announced before the event, as well as at the event itself.
	#It must be possible to tell which marshal carried out a given inspection, whatever the system used for recording it.		#It must be possible to tell which marshal carried out a given inspection, whatever the system used for recording it.
	#~~Everyone~~ must make sure that ~~their~~ equipment continues to meet the armour and weapons standards throughout the event. If in doubt: get it inspected again.		#You must make sure that your equipment continues to meet the armour and weapons standards throughout the event. If in doubt: get it inspected again.
	#For long events consider whether borderline equipment will still be in sufficiently good condition to pass an inspection at the end of the event.		#For long events, consider whether borderline equipment will still be in sufficiently good condition to pass an inspection at the end of the event.

	==Armour and ~~Weapon~~ inspection==		==Armour and weapon inspection==
	#Each combination of weapons and armour ~~someone~~ will use must be inspected.		#Each combination of weapons and armour you will use must be inspected.
	#If ~~participant wants~~ to use any item or equipment combination that was not checked at the time of ~~their~~ inspection, ~~they~~ must have that item and/or equipment inspected as appropriate (i.e. in combination with the rest of ~~their~~ armour and weapons) by a marshal ~~prior to~~ it ~~being used~~. The intent here is not to require a re-inspection if ~~a combatant merely borrows~~ a weapon compatible with ~~their~~ existing armour, but to ensure that someone inspected only with sword and shield who borrows a glaive and gauntlets is inspected wearing those gauntlets.		#If you want to use any item or equipment combination that was not checked at the time of your inspection, you must have that item and/or equipment inspected as appropriate (i.e. in combination with the rest of your armour and weapons) by a marshal before using it.. The intent here is not to require a re-inspection if you borrow a weapon compatible with your existing armour, but to ensure that someone inspected only with sword and shield who borrows a glaive and gauntlets is inspected wearing those gauntlets.
	#Each time ~~someone takes~~ the field ~~their~~ equipment and weapons must be briefly inspected for missing items or obvious failure.		#Each time you take the field, your equipment and weapons must be briefly inspected for missing items or obvious failure.
	#~~Equipment~~ must be inspected again after repairs or modifications.		#Your equipment must be inspected again after repairs or modifications.

	==Siege ~~Engine~~ and ~~Structure Inspection~~==		==Inspections during COVID-19==
	===Inspecting ~~Siege Engines~~===		#In Australia, if mundane health orders allow community sports:
			#*Marshals conducting armoured combat inspections must sanitise their hands before and after each inspection.
			#*Inspections should take no longer than 5 minutes per combatant.
			#*A combatant may ask the marshal to wear a face covering, however it is not required.
			#*Combatants are welcome to wear face coverings during the inspection if they wish.
			#In New Zealand, at Alert Levels 1 and 2, inspections may be conducted as normal. Face coverings and gloves are not required. SCA combat activities are prohibited at Alert Levels 3 and 4.

			==Siege engine and structure inspection==
			===Inspecting siege engines===
	#Any event allowing siege engines for combat must have an engine inspection station. The inspection station must have a field with a firing line and range markers at 40 and 80 yards (36 and 73 metres) from the firing position.		#Any event allowing siege engines for combat must have an engine inspection station. The inspection station must have a field with a firing line and range markers at 40 and 80 yards (36 and 73 metres) from the firing position.
	#Siege engine inspection has two parts, which are to be done before combat use: the ~~Marshal~~ inspects the engine and ammunition, and the crew demonstrates the engine in action.		#Siege engine inspection has two parts, which are to be done before combat use: the marshal inspects the engine and ammunition, and the crew demonstrates the engine in action.
	#The inspection procedures must include at least the following:		#The inspection procedures must include at least the following:
	##Before any shots are fired the ~~Marshal should~~ check:		##Before any shots are fired the marshal must check:
	###That engine is constructed in accordance with the Lochac rules for siege engines		##*That engine is constructed in accordance with the Lochac rules for siege engines
	###The structural integrity of the components of the engine.		##*The structural integrity of the components of the engine.
	###That there are no bolts or other projections that could intrude more than 13mm into a legal face grill in positions where someone could fall on them.		##*That there are no bolts or other projections that could intrude more than 13mm into a legal face grill in positions where someone could fall on them.
	###That the ammunition to be used in the engine complies with these rules.		##*That the ammunition to be used in the engine complies with these rules.
	##The crew ~~should~~ fire at least 4 shots with engine configured for the maximum power it will use on the field at that event. The inspecting marshal must check that:		##The crew must fire at least 4 shots with engine configured for the maximum power it will use on the field at that event. The inspecting marshal must check that:
	###All 4 shots deliver the ammunition between 36 and 73 metres, at a firing angle of between 40 and 45 degrees elevation		##*All 4 shots deliver the ammunition between 36 and 73 metres, at a firing angle of between 40 and 45 degrees elevation
	###The path of the projectiles downrange is reasonably straight and stable, allowing for cross wind.		##*The path of the projectiles downrange is reasonably straight and stable, allowing for cross wind.
	###There are no mechanical failures of any part of the engine or the ammunition		##*There are no mechanical failures of any part of the engine or the ammunition
	###The engine is stable during all phases of operation		##*The engine is stable during all phases of operation
	##The crews of direct fire engines must be willing to receive a shot from their engine at minimum range, while in ~~armor~~, should it be requested.		##The crews of direct fire engines must be willing to receive a shot from their engine at minimum range, while in armour, should it be requested.
	##After the demonstration, the ~~Marshal should~~ inspect the engine again, to check that it remains in good condition and compliant with these rules.		#After the demonstration, the marshal must inspect the engine again, to check that it remains in good condition and compliant with these rules.

	===Inspecting ~~Siege Structures~~===		===Inspecting siege structures===
	#Siege structures must be inspected before being used at an event.		#Siege structures must be inspected before being used at an event.
	#The inspecting ~~Marshal should~~ check structural integrity, stability, condition of hardware, and condition of any safety devices (barriers, walls, etc.). If possible, inspect ~~seige~~ structures with a maximum load of ~~armored~~ combatants on board.		#The inspecting marshal must check structural integrity, stability, condition of hardware, and condition of any safety devices (barriers, walls, etc.). If possible, inspect siege structures with a maximum load of armoured combatants on board.
	#If the structure is designed to move, the movement ~~should~~ be demonstrated during the inspection.		#If the structure is designed to move, the movement must be demonstrated during the inspection.

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