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2006
GRANDE TACTIQUE SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION
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2006
GRANDE TACTIQUE SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION
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The following is the schedule, quarter assignments, and additional information on the Grande Tactique.
I have tried to cover all areas, but if you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me. I leave for Bedford, Thursday August 31st for advanced set up and will be on site until the event concludes. Janet will be monitoring my email daily and will forward any messages or you can me on my cell phone (330-360-8640). Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Early Registration at the Church. After 5:00 pm - self registration. Units proceed to assigned quarters.
Note: No vehicles are allowed in the village between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm.
9:00 am – 9:00 pm Registration at the Church. After 9:00 pm - self registration. Units proceed to assigned
quarters. Note: No vehicles are allowed in the village between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.
9:30 pm Officer/Unit Commanders/Civilian Representatives Call at the Clouse House. Port and Cheese courtesy of 15th Hussars.
6:30 am Reveille in the Cavalry Camp.
Coffee available on the back porch of the Clouse House for the encampment courtesy of Hussar Saddlery.
Cavalry conducts stable call. (Grain, water, and groom).
7:00 am Reveille in the Infantry’s Quarters
7:00-8:30 am Breakfast in unit’s quarters.
9:00 – morning reports due at Coalition/French HQs.
9:30 am Unit’s form and leave Village and take up “March In” positions.
10:00 – 11:30 Unit drills
Cavalry – Mounted skill at arms demonstration-location to be announced
Infantry – Light and Line demonstrations according to national drill-location to be announced
11:00 -12:30 Soup/bread available for the encampment on the back porch of the Clouse House courtesy of
Hussar Saddlery.
11:30 Officers/Unit Commanders Call – Walk through for tactical.
12:00 Noon Meal in Unit’s Quarters.
12:45 Unit’s form to Tactical and march to positions.
1:00 -1:30 Tactical
2:00 - 2:30 TBA- Women’s program on Village Green.
2:30 - 5:00 Soldier’s Life In The Village
Fatigue details
Sick Call
Pay Call
5:00 Village closes to the public.
5:30 - 6:30 Non Public Tactical. Units may eat dinner before or after the tactical.
8:00 pm Tavern Opens. Dance on the Green behind the tavern. (Will be held inside if inclement weather)
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6:30 am Reveille in the Cavalry Camp
Coffee available on the back porch of the Clouse House for the encampment courtesy of Hussar Saddlery.
Cavalry conducts stable call. (Grain, water, and groom).
7:00 Reveille in the Infantry’s Quarters
7:00-9:00 Breakfast in unit’s quarters.
By 9:00 Morning reports due at Coalition/French HQs.
9:30 Unit’s form and march to Church.
9:30-10:00 Church Service.
10:00-11:00 Brigade Napoleon Meeting following the Church Service.
11:00-12:00 Soldiers’ Life in the Village
Sick Call – Coalition/French HQs.
Fatigue Duty
Unit Drill
11:00 – 12:30 Soup/bread available for the encampment on the back porch of the Clouse House courtesy of Hussar Saddlery.
11:30 Officers/Unit Commanders Call – Walk through for tactical.
12:00 Noon Noon meal in unit quarters.
1:45 March out for the Tactical.
2:00-2:30 Tactical
2:30 March through the Village. Final formation in Village Square.
(Troops packed may depart.)
3:00 -5:00 Soldier’s Life in theVillage.
5:00 pm Village closed to the public. Vehicles allowed in.
Units/individuals are welcomed to stay over until Monday. Please note, Village is closed to vehicles after 9:30 am on Monday.
Unit Commanders are responsible for inspection of their quarters before leaving. Please see Event Coordinator or Provost before you depart. .
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French Forces:
Quartier General Brigade LaSalle: Biddle House
3rd Regiment of the Line: Farm House
21st Regiment of the Line: '8' Square School House
3rd Cuirassiers/7th Hussars /Chasseurs of the Guard: Craft Barn
(French HQ): Biddle House
Coalition Forces:
95th Rifles & Glengarry Light Infantry: Kegg-Blasko House
1st Royal Scots: Semanek House
Kiev Grenadiers & Regiment Puerto Rico: Williams Cabin
15th Hussars: Clouse House
Civilians Villagers/Regency Group: Shaffer House
(Coalition HQ): Semanek House
Please Note Concerning furniture in buildings:
All housing has
furniture which is usable (EXCEPT THE BEDS AND MATTRESSES. THESE ARE EXTREMELY
FRAGILE AND CANNOT
BE USED). Bring your own bedding and any additional camp furniture that you
may need. Please put all moved furniture back in place before you leave. All
quarters have working stoves or fireplaces. Be extremely careful with open
flames, most of these houses date before the first quarter of the 19th century.
Modern restrooms (no showers) are available both in the village and in the Visitor’s Center.
Units/individuals are welcomed to stay over until Monday. Please note, Village is closed to vehicles after 9:00 am on Monday.
Unit Commanders are responsible for inspection of their quarters before leaving. Please see Event Coordinator or Provost before you depart. .
These quarters are tentative depending on actual conditions on site. Occasionally some buildings become unavailable through maintenance or rental. You will be updated on any changes.
Modern restrooms (no showers) are available both in the village and in the Visitor’s Center.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Each unit must appoint a Safety Officer who will conduct individual unit weapon inspections before taking the field. Designate this individual on the morning report.
Two Provost Officers, designated by black armbands, will be appointed by the Event Coordinator. They will have full authority in all camps.
Cavalry Specifics
1. All horses must have a negative Coggins before being unloaded at the site.
2. Cavalry needs to bring both hay and grain. The horses will be on picket line in the lower pasture when not being used. They will not be free to graze.
3. When on the picket line, horses will be under guard. All cavalry must be prepared to do guard rotation. A dining fly, cold water and fire for coffee will be set up beside the picket line.
Civilian impressions – during public hours in the Village, civilians will portray Saxon citizens from the town of Halle. Interaction with the troops and the public is encouraged.
Medical Emergency- Report immediately to the Event Coordinator or Provost. Medical kit will be in the Clouse House. Please note at registration if you are medically qualified to assist.
Thanks and let’s have a great time,
Ken Hall, President Brigade Napoleon
Event Coordinator
