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While this event is a considerable time off, I wanted to go ahead and get it on some folks minds. While I certainly enjoy what the EBUFU events have to offer, I think it's time this side of the hobby got back to some basics. After some communication with the commanders of the event, I was granted permission to put together a Campaigner Battalion. If you are interested in raising a company of at least 25 men for this effort, please feel free to contact me.
SPECIAL CALL TO MUSICIANS- In conjunction with our effort Robert Melville has agreed to put together a fife and drum corps. A website with further information will be out soon, complete with some unit histories, guidelines etc.
Dates: March 31 to April 2, 2012
* Identified unit impression- "Bloody" 6th Mississippi
* Impression guidelines based on historic data- Currently working to develop the guidelines. However, it will be in line with most early war guidelines (IE- Frocks, civilian attire, homespun garments etc)
* Established organization and structure with reasonable goals for numbers- The Event Hosts (Cleburne's Division) has given the Independent Rifles the opportunity to raise a regiment for this event.
* Traditional EBUFU activities: Rations will be issued, battalion drill, guard mount etc. details are being worked out with the overall organizers but we are going to be used "heavily" throughout the weekend.
While this event is a considerable time off, I wanted to go ahead and get it on some folks minds. While I certainly enjoy what the EBUFU events have to offer, I think it's time this side of the hobby got back to some basics. After some communication with the commanders of the event, I was granted permission to put together a Campaigner Battalion. If you are interested in raising a company of at least 25 men for this effort, please feel free to contact me.
SPECIAL CALL TO MUSICIANS- In conjunction with our effort Robert Melville has agreed to put together a fife and drum corps. A website with further information will be out soon, complete with some unit histories, guidelines etc.
Dates: March 31 to April 2, 2012
* Identified unit impression- "Bloody" 6th Mississippi
* Impression guidelines based on historic data- Currently working to develop the guidelines. However, it will be in line with most early war guidelines (IE- Frocks, civilian attire, homespun garments etc)
* Established organization and structure with reasonable goals for numbers- The Event Hosts (Cleburne's Division) has given the Independent Rifles the opportunity to raise a regiment for this event.
* Traditional EBUFU activities: Rations will be issued, battalion drill, guard mount etc. details are being worked out with the overall organizers but we are going to be used "heavily" throughout the weekend.
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