"Event Operations Order" for VEMRA members
VEMRA OP ORDER
2026 ANNUAL MILITARY BIVOUAC
BC AVIATION MUSEUM
16-18 MAY 2026
GROUND:
The bivouac will be set up in our normal area on the East side of the museum proper. Enter at the visitor parking lot gate.
1… SITUATION
The BC Aviation Museum will be our host for the annual event. VEMRA in partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada will carry out Operation: "MUSTER FOR REMEMBRANCE 2”. The operation will be carried out in 3 phases: PHASE 1 - Annual Bivouac, 16- 18 May, PHASE 2 - Fort Macaulay Day, 23 May, PHASE 3 - D Day Commemoration, 6 June. ( Orders for both Phase 2 and 3 will be issued separately).
2… MISSION:
VEMRA will, by the use of a time line living history bivouac, promote awareness and understanding of Canada’s military history and that of our allies for the period of 1775-1990.
3… EXECUTION:
This is an “Interactive History Event” that will incorporate historical uniforms, weapons, vehicles and tentage to give the visitor a sense of stepping back in time. The main objectives of the event are as follows:
First and foremost; Commemoration and Remembrance of our military’s sacrifices and their commitment to peace and security at home and abroad. # 2 - Foster a sense of National identity. # 3 - Promote volunteerism. # 4 - Help promote the integrity and historical value of the BC Aviation Museum. # 5 - Educate the visitor on our own and our allies military history. # 6 - Provide a vehicle for good citizenship.
CO-ORD INSTRUCTIONS;
Timings :
Event attendance returns no later than 11 May.
Bivouac set up - 12:00 Hrs. 15 May.
Camp meeting - 09:00 16 May. ( To include weapons brief and inspection.)
Museum visitor Hrs. - 10:00 - 16:00 daily.
Event quit Hrs. - 2300 - 0700 daily.
Safety and security :
You are responsible for your own display security, during visitor hours there “MUST" be someone at your display at all times.
No vehicle movement in bivouac area during visitor Hrs.
Gate to the Big. Area must be secured at all times, even after visitor Hrs. By being locked or manned.
Weapons an Ordnance :
Weapons - All firearms IE live, deactivated, air soft and replica.
Ordnance - Deactivated and dummy ammo, grenades and Large Cal. Artillery shells Etc.
Weapons if on display must have someone doing overwatch at all times, this includes both tented camps and vehicle displays.
Weapons are not to be taken outside the bivouac area at any time.
No blank or live ammo allowed.
All Batteries and Co2 Cart. Are to be removed from airsoft weapons.
4...SERVICE SUPPORT:
Dress - During visitor hours, period uniform or civilian dress is required.
Rations - You responsible for your own rations.
Medical - First aid kit at Red Cross marked camps ( Pointed out at camp meeting).
5..COMMAND AND SIGNALS:
BC Aviation Museum have overall command of the event and final say on all procedure.
Event Co-ord; Don Thomas. engineerjumper@telus.net , All event returns to me.
Camp RSM, weapons safety officers, and provos will be assigned at camp meeting.
6… SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
All attending must review the VEMRA “Principals and Membership policy”.
Always keep in mind that we are guests of the staff and volunteers of the BC Aviation Museum.And we have an obligation to respect their position.
After hours social time is all part of the event, time to relax and enjoy each other's company but also to respect each others space. And ensure that all areas are cleaned up before FIRST LIGHT DAILY!!! IE empty bottles, chip bags, and general garbage.