Camp of Instruction Registration
Our next Corps event will be the Camp of Instruction in Neersville, VA on September 16-18.
Registration is due on September 1, after that walk ons are welcome. If you register as a walk on please see Tony Zusman at the event to check in.
Complete information and registration forms can be found at www.longstreetscorps.com/Events/COI2005/index.html and any questions you may have can be answered by the Adjutant.
Why should your company come to the COI. Quite simply this event has become as important as the Corps meeting. While we elect officers and set event schedules at the Corps meeting, the COI gives us the opportunity to set the "on field" policy of the Corps.
It is an opportunity to gain on field knowledge for drill, authenticity and safety. It is also one of the few opportunities where all branches and staff can meet to work on safety measures and scenario planning. As a result of the past two years work we were able to safely work the infantry and artillery together at Gettysburg and have the infantry advance through the artillery line after the artillery barrage. Something we would not have considered in the past.
This year the cavalry will have representatives to teach us about life in the cavalry and safety when fighting around horses.
The ladies are invited also as we will have a ladies seminar to be held in the new Saloon building. Nationally known speaker Belinda Wommack will cover topics for both the beginner and advanced civilian reenactor. On Sunday Chef Stinky Vannoy will give a few of his tips on cooking for the masses.
I will not go into detail on the Saturday evening activities, I will just say the 5th Virginia will be there so fill in the blanks.
Sunday will see the return of the Officer/NCO's vs. the enlisted tactical and the Longstreet Olympics. Bill Russell will defend his quick load and fire title against all comers. For the ladies we will hold our first annual "Frying Pan Toss" so practice tossing your regulation frying pan at your husband. Prizes will be awarded!.
We look forward to seeing you at the COI!
Our next Corps event will be the Camp of Instruction in Neersville, VA on September 16-18.Registration is due on September 1, after that walk ons are welcome. If you register as a walk on please see Tony Zusman at the event to check in.
Complete information and registration forms can be found at www.longstreetscorps.com/Events/COI2005/index.html and any questions you may have can be answered by the Adjutant.
Why should your company come to the COI. Quite simply this event has become as important as the Corps meeting. While we elect officers and set event schedules at the Corps meeting, the COI gives us the opportunity to set the "on field" policy of the Corps.
It is an opportunity to gain on field knowledge for drill, authenticity and safety. It is also one of the few opportunities where all branches and staff can meet to work on safety measures and scenario planning. As a result of the past two years work we were able to safely work the infantry and artillery together at Gettysburg and have the infantry advance through the artillery line after the artillery barrage. Something we would not have considered in the past.
This year the cavalry will have representatives to teach us about life in the cavalry and safety when fighting around horses.
The ladies are invited also as we will have a ladies seminar to be held in the new Saloon building. Nationally known speaker Belinda Wommack will cover topics for both the beginner and advanced civilian reenactor. On Sunday Chef Stinky Vannoy will give a few of his tips on cooking for the masses.
I will not go into detail on the Saturday evening activities, I will just say the 5th Virginia will be there so fill in the blanks.
Sunday will see the return of the Officer/NCO's vs. the enlisted tactical and the Longstreet Olympics. Bill Russell will defend his quick load and fire title against all comers. For the ladies we will hold our first annual "Frying Pan Toss" so practice tossing your regulation frying pan at your husband. Prizes will be awarded!.
We look forward to seeing you at the COI!
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