Junges Blut Programm
Junges Blut Programm
Since the LAH recognizes the intrinsic value of young and enthusiastic people
supplementing our ranks and the increased authenticity it provides, the Junge
Blut Program has been created to allow acceptance of membership applications
from individuals aged 16-18. Furthermore, the JBP will provide father-and-son
teams the opportunity to participate in an enjoyable hobby together.
The JBP members will participate as a normal LAH member except that they will
not carry or fire weapons of any sort. This includes propane guns, blank only
guns, and any other pyrotechnic device to include hand grenades, Panzerfausts,
etc. They may act as assistant gunners, medical personnel, field camp guards,
Feldgendarme assistants, runners, couriers, cooks signals personnel or perform
any other duty not involving use of firearms or pyrotechnics. These new members
will be authorized the HJ pin after their first approved event and will remain a
Panzergrenadier until the age of 18 upon which they will progress through the
ranks and receive awards in the normal fashion.
Limited awards will be authorized for JBP
participants as follow:
1st Event : HJ Membership Pin ( HJ Abzeichen )
3rd Event : LAH Cuff title ( Armelband )
6th Event : HJ Proficiency Badge ( Leistungabzeichen der HJ )
12th Event : General Assault Badge, Level I ( Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen )
No other awards or decorations will be authorized during membership in the JBP. This includes civil awards, military awards and specialty awards such as sleeve diamonds.
Once the JBP participant reaches 18 years of age and begins to earn ECP's, he will be required to remove the General Assault Badge upon meeting the requirements for award of the Infantry Assault Badge and remove the HJ Proficiency Badge upon meeting the requirements for award of the Iron Cross II Class. He may continue to wear the HJ Membership Pin until age 25.
Applicants for the JBP will use the current LAH application and are required to posses a current and valid driver's license or temporary permit. In addition to the requisite application forms, dues and copy of their driver's license, they must also include an originally endorsed Waiver of Liability Agreement and General Release for Underage Participants signed by their parent or legal guardian.
Due to insurance or other liability reasons, some event organizers will not allow the participation of individuals under the age of 18 regardless of unit policy. It is the JBP participant's responsibility to ensure they are permitted to partake in credited and non-credited events.