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Joining up...
As a first year member, you will
be
assigned a sponsor. This is
usually a senior NCO that will work
with you for your first year to make
sure your impression meets unit
requirements. Since this is an
expensive hobby, your sponsor will
be able to help you save as much
money as possible by purchasing only
items approved for use at Fort
Miles. First year members will
begin at the rank of Private.
After the first year has been
completed, your sponsor and two
officers will discuss your progress
to date. You will be
automatically promoted to Private
First Class after your first year of
service.
Duties of a Member
As a member your duties will
vary. Part of the application
process gives us an idea of your
skills and interests, which will be
used to determine what kind of duty
assignment you will receive.
You may be working with artillery,
operating and maintaining a 1942
Sperry searchlight, or running and
maintaining communications wire
throughout the post. You may
be working on restoring barracks
buildings, or working to restore a
massive concrete casemate to its
WWII condition. From desk jobs
to gun crews, there is always plenty
of work to be done. Just
remember that through all of it, we
work and operate as the 261st Coast
Artillery.
Drills
& Events
Every
Saturday during the Summer Season
(between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
the 261st supports programs that
take place at the Fort Miles
Historic Site by acting as docents
and interpreters. Our
membership provides a presence on
site to educate the public about the
history of Fort Miles and the
service members who served there.
Additionally, the 261st acts as the
command and control element for
major re-enactment events on site.
We also participate in several
off-site events such as Wings and
Wheels in Georgetown, Delaware, and
Military Heritage Day at Fort
DuPont, Delaware.
Promotion and Awards
Promotions usually come in
increments no shorter than one year,
however, members that do
exceptionally well may occasionally
see promotions in less time.
Promotions in rank come to those
that deserve and have worked hard
for them. Dedication to the
project, dedication to the unit,
volunteer hours and quality of
impression all have a direct impact
on your rank within the unit.
Additionally, awards are given to
members that reach certain goals.
Time spent with the unit,
performance on weapons,
qualifications, and even emergency
action are all eligible for awards.
Additionally, you can receive awards
from Delaware State Parks for time
spent working at Fort Miles such as
duffle bags, fleece jackets, shirts,
and more.
261st Coast
Artillery and 7.Kpe GD with the 16-inch naval rifle
at Fort Miles, Del. Apr 2012 |
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Contact
a Staff Member |
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Michael
Rogers, Battery Commander |
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Scott
Wallen, Battery Executive Officer |
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Donald
Hattier, Battery 1st Sergeant |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Q: What is the age
requirement?
A: The minimum age for
becoming a full unit member is 18, just as
was the minimum age for joining the Army in
WWII.
Q: What would I be
doing?
A: As a member, your
duties will vary. Part
of the application process
gives us an idea of your
skills and interests, which
will be used to determine
what kind of duty assignment
you'll receive.
Typically your duties will
include maintenance of the
artillery and equipment,
maintenance of the barracks,
and restoration of artifacts
and structures on the post.
As a member you will also be
required to attend monthly
drill weekends.
Attendance at post on
weekends and
events will count toward
your overall progress with
the unit.
Q: Are there
membership dues?
A: No. There
are no dues whatsoever.
You are a volunteer.
In fact, certain items will
be issued to you by the
unit, and you will be
eligible to receive award
items based on the amount of
hours you put in with the
unit.
Q: What other
requirements do you have?
A: In addition to
meeting the minimum uniform
requirements within one year
of application approval, you
will need to maintain proper
military appearance and
bearing while in uniform.
This means being clean
shaven or wearing facial
hair in an approved manner,
keeping your hair cut to
regulation, and wearing your
uniform according to unit
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