Armoured Combat Draft notes:Combat Authorisation Requirements

Changes in Chapter 2 - Combat Authorisation Requirements

2.1.2.a in General

New bullet point

the risks of concussion, the signs and symptoms of concussion, and can apply the Concussion Recognition Tool.

Functional change

Requires participants wanting to authorise or reauthorise to show that they know the risks of concussion, the signs and symptoms of concussion and can apply the Concussion Recognition Tool.

Reason

We want to highlight the risk of concussion, and help our people learn to recognise it in themselves and other participants. Mirrors requirements in fencing rules.

For Notes section

November 2023 - Knowing the signs and symptoms of concussion is now a required part of authorisation testing. We need our people learn to recognise it in themselves and other participants, and not fight when concussed.

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2.1.14 in General

Was

A rostered marshal in Lochac may revoke the authorisation card of a fighter in Lochac (even if they are an overseas visitor) for just and stated cause.

Now

A rostered marshal in Lochac may suspend the authorisation card of a fighter in Lochac (even if they are an overseas visitor) for just and stated cause.

Reason

Updated to reflect current wording in 11.2.