Typically, three large scenarios are run per day at scheduled times. During a scenario, half of the tent is roped off length-wise to seperate the crowd from the action. This allows us to control the flow of people as well as giving our personnel unimpeaded work space. During scenarios, the GP large tents can hold approximately 175 spectators, and the GP Mediums approximately 120. On entering the hospital, spectators are presented with a brochure briefly describing their tour and experience.
Traffic flow is controlled by directional signs and our staff.
A narrator is available in each tent to describe the action. If we are not involved in a scenario, our personnel interface with the public and educate them about WWII field medicine and are more than happy to describe equipment and answer questions. The use of blood is kept to a minimum, even during surgery. By WWII, emergency medicine was perfected and bleeding was usually controlled. Our scenarios are family-friendly so that the entire family may enjoy the experience and learn.