ORIGINAL: [AKA]StraferX
I am looking for information reguarding the duties of a Field Marshal. Is this an official AMA recognized position? What information is available concerning this position. I ask because even though I am a new pilot I like to help in any way that I can and I see that our field could use some help. I own/operate a Landscaping and a home improvement business so I could potentialy be of substantial help to local club. This has been presented to a few board members and I am sure direction will come but what I was looking for is other experiance and/or input that would help define and promote this position.
Thanks in advance for your help
That's HERR Field Marshall to you and me.....
it's certainly not an AMA position, sounds more like Wehrmacht
No, really, it's sort of equivalent to Contest Director; a position in which you are sort of HMFIC at the field, responsible for overall operations, safety, parking, food, etc. The person to go to with any problems that arise. We used to use a Grid Marshall at our club days at the racetrack when I roadraced. Lots of responsibility, can be a hard spot if you have to make decisions nobody likes
This could be anyone on a given day, but should be specific guidelines in the club charter or field operating rules that gives specific duties, responsibilities and especially, AUTHORITY to whomever is the acting person. If you have a busy field, not a bad idea to have one person as the end authority to solve problems, throw troublemakers out, etc.