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Drill Home | Uniforms | Gear List


Current Drill Weekend

The exact training schedule for drill weekend is always subject to change, depending on weather conditions, participation, programs, etc.  Remember to try to pack light, a full foot locker is not needed. 
Standard uniform for winter drill is:
Wool shirt, wool trousers, wool garrison cap with PT shirt underneath.  Denims or HBT uniform packed in haversack.  Wear boots unless otherwise instructed, but keep sneakers on hand.  Long underwear is authorized for cold weather drills.

 

February drill has been cancelled due to weather conditions.  March drill will take place as scheduled.

Date 20 - 21 March 2010
Uniform
Uniform Section
Standard HBT
Wool Shirt
Wool Trousers
WX Forecast
AccuWeather.com
Sat:
Sun:
First Formation Sat 1000 @ T-608
Dismissal Sun 1300

BE PREPARED FOR

Work details Instruction blocks Additional Training
TBD TBD TBD

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THIS DRILL

GEAR

ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • Always bring all items listed on the "Gear List" page.
  • TBD

INTEL / MAPS

CHSP Topographical, Full
CHSP Topographical, West
CHSP Topographical, South
CHSP Topographical, Central
CHSP Aerial Photo, 5000 ft
CHSP Aerial Photo, 1600 ft
CHSP General Map
CHSP Map, Whiskey Beach

Fort Miles Drill Weekend Schedule (2010)

Check the drill schedule regularly.  Dates, locations, and uniforms are subject to change.  Changes to the schedule will be posted to the re-enactor mailing list.  If you are not on the list, click here.  Contact 1st Sgt Resch if you will not be able to attend drill.

Date Report To Uniform
23 JAN CANCEL TBD
20 FEB CANCEL - WX TBD
20 MAR Fort Miles TBD
22 MAY Fort Miles TBD
19 JUN Fort Miles TBD
24 JUL Fort Miles TBD
18 SEP Fort Miles TBD
23 OCT Fort Miles TBD
Red Dates indicate date change!

Drill RSVP

Enter your name below and click the RSVP button to confirm your attendance to drill. 

Fort Miles PT Uniforms are now available!

PT Shirt   PT Shorts

The PT Shirt is available at CafePress.com.  This is a reproduction of the PT shirts worn by most units in WWII.  This will be the standard uniform shirt for PT and during most summer drills.
Cost: $10.79

PT shorts should be a plain navy blue jersey short.  No markings or stripes are permitted.  These are available at the link above or local Wal-Mart or Target stores for approx $5 - $10.


Footwear

In the interest of safety, plain white sneakers with white socks will be permitted for wear during PT activities.  Service shoes or boots must be worn for ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  We are authorizing use of double buckle boots for drill weekends only.


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