main differences between a roman and a modern reenactor

[Caius Fabius]

Of course, many modern re-enactors have never been soldiers, but on the other hand, many of us have. Soem are still on active duty with their country's military, such as a great majority of the LEG XIIII GMV group from Fort Campbell. Even modern soldiers are different from their anci9ent roman counterparts.....

"Here are some of the other differences that separate our soldiers from the First Century AD Roman soldiers.
1. He had no home to come back to. Upon joining the Roman army, he had been ripped from the system of Pater Familius whereby the stricture of Roman family was made into law. The oldest surviving male head of household had always run his life, even to choosing his schools, friends, and deciding whether or not he could buy something. This was true even of choosing a wife, and the married son, even in his middle age was still subject to the Pater Familius, as were his own sons. But on joining the Army, he was removed from the system. He could make his own contracts, and be responsible for his own life, within the structure of the military. However he could not marry, and could not legally have a family during his term of service. If he did have children, they were still under the control of the Pater Familius. Joining the Legion usually dissolved marriage/engagement contracts. Brothels were legal.
2. He stayed in the combat zone until the war was over. Or until his unit was destroyed, or rarely, sent to a different front. There were no 12 month, 18 month, or 3 or 4 year rotations out of the “zoneâ€