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Date Posted: 07/12/04 8:53:26pm
Author: Doug Cooper
Subject: Re: Company and battalion organization
In reply to: Silas 's message, "Company and battalion organization" on 07/12/04 4:04:19pm

Silas, et al: From Fred posting on the A/C

To add to what Dusty most recently said, I'm not positive that every company is formed and full but we're certainly getting pretty close to that point.

The original 6th/15th TX Consolidated fought as two battalions. The 6th TX operated a 6 company battalion composed of the original 10 companies condensed into 6. The 15th TX was even smaller, fielding only 4 composite companies of its original 10. The two units fought under one flag (see Echoes) but operated as two seperate wings. That's precisely how Fred Yokubaitis, the RRB commander, is laying this one out. Right now, the 5 normal standing companies that compose the RRB along with one other company will form the 6th Texas while the authentic adjunct contigent is forming the 15th Texas. As some of the previous posts illustrate, this will be a pretty diverse blend. The Cleburnes are on board in company strength, the Texas Rifles in company strength, as well as the company I'm a part of composed of the Texas Ground Hornets, the Lazy Jacks, the CHAP's and a few stray guests. I've also heard talk of some of the 1st Georgia State Line boys coming out and some of Sam Doolin's (of canteen fame) pards from Colorado coming down.

It's far enough in advance yet that there will certainly be some flexing and adjusting but even at this relatively early point, things are looking very good, at least in my opinion. The campaigner battalion, and its parent brigade, will campaign for the entire event. There will be mobile artillery, a period traveling sutler, and a number of supply wagons along as well. On top of that we'll be conducting picket posts, fighting in the dark at Franklin, and participating in several other unique opportunities. What's the last national level event where those sorts of provisions were in place?

Add on by me: We are company B,G,H consoldiated of the 15th Texas Cav, though as we know we are standard infantrymen.

Tentative structure so far:

Capt Danny McCoslin
Lt Doug Cooper
1st Sgt Fred Baker
2nd Sgt Silas Tackitt
3rd Sgt Phil Graf ?
1st Cpl KC MacDonald
Cpl Eric Fair (clerk)
Cpl Mark Timms ?
Cpl ?

With 27 registered, we rate 3 Sgts and 4 Cpls as that will give us two platoons and 2-3 file closers with 18 privates. Somebody check with Phil and Mark and see if they want those jobs. We need to pick a 4th Cpl as well - volunteers?

Doug

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