REGIMENTAL
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THE REGIMENTAL DISPATCH
3RD (Britton’s) Regiment 1st Division ANV
April 15, 2008 Edition
Ladies and Gentlemen of Third Regiment:
Greetings! I do hope this finds each of you in well
and in good spirits. The campaign season got underway for 3rd
Regiment on April 4-6 at the Isle of Wight event. Many thanks to all who
came out and braved the elements. When I arrived early Friday morning the
field was already soaked from a drenching rain on Thursday. Our original
camping spot was in bad shape then, so I am glad we were able to move to the
location we had. If not, than we would truly have been in sad shape. The
weather was not that bad Friday and Saturday, but Saturday night into Sunday
was horrible. The rain caused the event to be cancelled on Sunday, so we all
got home early. I was very pleased with the Regiment’s execution in drill on
Saturday. You couldn’t tell it was the first event for many of you. I was
pleased at how quiet we moved along the road during the flank march. That
was actually the highlight of the weekend for me. Everyone paid attention
during the battle and advanced through some adverse conditions on that
muddy, wet field. My compliments to all of you for your performance over the
entire weekend. Thank you for having patience with me and with the staff as
we all are learning new jobs as we go along. Your cooperation with us over
the weekend was greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Our next event will be the Regimental Camp of Instruction on April
18-20. If you are not registered for the event you can still attend. Just
please pay the $2.00 fee to me upon arrival. The schedule will be similar to
last year’s with a few different twists thrown in. We are currently working
on getting a better camping spot for you around the barn area. So come on
out and have a good time. It’s not often that we are able to camp on an
actual battleground. New Market has a lot to offer with the museum, and the
town is a very short drive. Please do not show up until after 12 noon on
Friday. We need a little time to get streets laid out and organized.
As discussed at Isle of Wight is of great importance that we get
the most accurate numbers from you on attendance for the May
Chancellorsville event. Camping space is limited and your cooperation on
this is greatly needed. Since space is limited the use of multiple flies is
discouraged. It is my hope that everyone will be able to fit in and we’ll
have some left over space. However, I would much rather be cautious than
sorry on this. If you have had an increase in numbers since your last report
to Shannon please get the corrections in.
Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you soon!
Troy
WELCOME 40TH VIRGINIA
Company B, 40th Virginia Infantry was unanimously voted in as full members of 3rd Regiment.
Upcoming Events
April 18-10: Regimental Camp of Instruction at New Market. If you missed the registration deadline you can still attend, - see HQ upon arrival. Drill sessions and instruction during the day on Saturday. Tactical around the Bushong House on Sunday.
May 2-4: Battle of Chancellorsville. Please visit www.spotsylvaniacommemorative.com for more info. More detailed directions can be found in the “spectators information” section of this web site. Also, please check out the link to animated battle map site. This is really neat. The battle scenario that takes place on the “upper”side of Rt.3 will be the one we reenact. This is very rare that we reenact the battle on the exact same spot and follow their footsteps. Registration for this event closes on April 18.
July 4-6: 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Go to www.gettysburgreenactment.com for all the info you need on this event.
September 19-21: The Battle of Stanardsville. As of right now the web site is down and is supposed to be switched to a new server. IF the web site does not come up soon I will try to find some contact information for all units that desire to get registered.
Some other information:
For interest on the usage of sword check out the follow web article that I found:
http://members.lycos.co.uk/lazyjacks/sword.htm
3RD REGIMEMT, 1ST DIVISION, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
CAMP OF INSTRUCTION (COI), APRIL 2008
NEW MARKET BATTLEFIELD, NEW MARKET, VIRGINIA
[THIS SCHEDULE WAS DEVELOPED FOR USE BY THE 3RD REGIMENT, OTHER UNITS PARTICIPATING IN THE COI MAY PICK AND CHOOSE WHICH SCHEDULED ITEMS THEY DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN]
NOTE: THE SCHEDULE IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE. ITEMS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE REGIMENTAL STAFF WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO NOTIFY COMMANDERS AND FIRST SERGEANTS OF CHANGES IN A TIMELY MANNER.
1200: Camp open: All unit Commanders and First Sergeants please sign-in at the command area upon arrival, verify unit contact information
· Company bivouac footprint will be assigned by the Quartermaster Sergeant
· After unloading please remove all wagons from the camp area as soon a possible [this area superintended by the Ordinance Sgt as the Regimental Provost]
1400: Company strength reports for those on-site to Sergeant Major (soldiers, music, civilians)
1630: Adjutant’s Staff Meeting: Regimental Staff NCOs and Regimental Surgeon only
1800: Company strength reports for those on-site to Sergeant Major (soldiers, music, civilians)
1800-1930: Dinner
2000: Regimental Commander’s Call: Company Commanders, Company First Sergeants’, Regimental Staff and, if applicable, Unit representatives.
· Report in uniform no arms or sashes required
2030: Company First Sergeants will meet with the Sergeant Major
2200: All quite in camp all wagons out of camp to Wagon Park
0001-0600: Company Commanders’ Time
0600: Reveille / Roll Call and weapon inspection by First Sergeants and preparation of Morning and Ordnance Reports
0630: Morning Reports/Ordnance Reports to Sergeant Major
0600-0730: Breakfast and camp preparation/self inspection
0730-0750 (20min): Officers and First Sergeants: Instruction for Morning Parade (Adjutant)
0750: Second Sergeants bring men to parade ground (First Sergeants are already at parade ground)
0800-0815: Morning Parade (Adjutant)
0815-0830: Presentation by Medical Officer
0830-0900: Individual Company Drill conducted by company commanders.
0900-0945: Instruction of Officers: Conducted by Colonel Fallin and Field Staff
· ‘Blockology 101’ – Field Maneuver – School of the Regiment
· Marching (Common time, Quick time, and Double quick step) and estimating distance. Demonstration and application by all Officers
· Giving Commands and the command voice: Kinds, ‘tone of command-the command voice. Demonstration and practice in the field.
· The sword
0945-1000: REST PERIOD
1000-1200: School of the Company, Part I: Conducted by Company Commanders (Superintended by the Commander, Lt Col and Major). The format for this block of instruction will be all men formed into one or two companies. Each Commander will be ask to instruct one or more of the below Lessons.
· Lesson I, items 1, 2 and 4
· Open ranks
· Alignments in open ranks
· To close ranks
· Lesson II, items 2-5
· Fire by Company
· Fire by File
· Fire by Rank
· Fire by the Rear Rank
· Lesson III, items 1-3
· March in line of battle
· Halt company in line of march, and align it
· Oblique march in line of battle
· Lesson IV, items 1-5
· March by the Flank
· Change direction by file
· Halt the company marching by the flank and wheel to the front
· Right/Left into line of battle
· Marching by the flank, form into line, right or left in marching
1200-1330: Lunch and Company Commanders’ Time
1330: Colors, Regimental Officers and Company Officers on training field, and First Call for Troop formation
1340: Company First Sergeants bring Companies onto the training field
1345-1400: Formation and inspection of the Regiment (Superintended by the Adjutant). All remaining instruction in this block superintended by the Commander.
1400-1445: Regimental Drill, Part I
1445-1500: Stacking of Arms instruction by Lt. Col. Blevins
1500-1515: Stack arms, and Ordnance Safety presentation
1515-1615: Regimental Drill, Part II
1615-1630: Regimental Q&A time-on field
1630-1715: Drill for Skirmishers, conducted by Major Burnette. This instruction is offered for those companies wishing assignment as Skirmish Company during the 2008 season
Dinner
1800-2400: Dinner and Company Commanders’ Time
1900-2000: Company NCOs meeting with Sergeant Major
2000-2100: Commander’s Call for all Officers and First Sergeants: Command area (Officers and NCOs report under arms (rifles and sashes not required)
2200: All quite in camp
0001-0630: Company Commanders’ Time
0700: Reveille/ Roll Call by First Sergeants and preparation of Morning Reports
0700-0830: Breakfast and company area clean-up
0730: Morning Reports to Sergeant Major
0830: Colours on line
0840: Company’s on line
0840-0900: Morning Dress Parade
0900-1100: Skirmish
1200: Break Camp
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