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==Authorized marshal requirements==
#A marshal may be authorized after demonstrating the ability to oversee combat, judge a fighter's authorization, inspect weapons and armor, and be knowledgeable about the safety and rules of rapier combat.
#At a minimum, a marshal's authorization must include the following:
##The candidate must have a good working knowledge of the Rules of the Lists, the conventions of rapier combat, and any additional kingdom rules or conventions.
##The candidate must be willing to enforce the Rules of the Lists, the conventions of rapier combat, and any additional kingdom rules or conventions.
##The candidate must have a good working knowledge of the Society minimum armor and weapons standards and any additional kingdom armor and weapons standards.
##The candidate must demonstrate the ability to conduct an inspection of armor and weapons for use in combat.
##The candidate must demonstrate the ability to conduct an inspection of combatants.
##The candidate must demonstrate the ability to safely control rapier combat, whether this is single combat, team combat, general melee, or battle environment.