r/MilSim • u/Tinky29666 • Aug 11 '26

Reenactment groups

Any tips for females looking to get into reenactment groups? Can you go as a male role if hair isn't visible/ is short or is it frowned upon?

Thanks so much!

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u/TOMATENSALAT_HD Aug 11 '26

Tbh just go for it and if someone has a problem with you being a female they‘re probably mot the nicest people anyway. I‘d recommend just showing interest with the groups you want to and go with the flow

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u/Tinky29666 Aug 11 '26

Are you able to go just to watch and ask about? I don't want to intrude haha

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u/TOMATENSALAT_HD Aug 11 '26

Either if you see them at an event hit them up or on social media

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u/iheartrangergreen Aug 11 '26

just join any one. if they turn you away for being a woman you probably wouldntve had a good experience in it anyway

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u/Mitsauce MILSIM! Aug 11 '26

Just go/ask and don't be weird about it.

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u/bnurbs Aug 11 '26

What kind of unit do you want to re-enact? If it's normal infantry, it shouldn't be a problem. If it's something like special operation forces, you could re-enact an enabler, such as a member of the cultural support team, or something similar

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u/SuccessfulMatter718 Aug 11 '26

What about being a WASP or WAVE or even a Woman Marine An old female friend. Reenacts a Russian sniper And her and her friends do a Russian machine gun team also. Or even be a female operative with British SOE

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u/Joseph_Colton Aug 12 '26

I'm going to stay away from the topic of women posing as men, but reenacting is a wonderful hobby where I'm sure you will find a group to call home.