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About The
WIG
The Western Independent Grays (WIG) is an organization
of individuals dedicated to accurately portraying, to
the best of their ability, the soldiers who fought in
the Western Theater during the American Civil War.
We strive to be a functioning military organization and
we feel that every individual has something to contribute
and help make the WIG the best unit on the field. To make
this happen, everyone who wishes to participate with the
WIG should be prepared to commit to do the best soldiering
and living history that we can.
RESEARCH:
The WIG will strive to provide in-depth research, in a
timely manner, detailing the campaign or living history
we will be participating in as well as providing as much
information that is available concerning the physical
appearance, weapons, and equipment of the unit we will
be portraying.
MANAGING OUR DESTINY:
While serving with the WIG everyone can
expect to participate in company and battalion drill,
fatigue duty, guard duty, roll calls, and ceremonies.
Also, rations will be issued to every member of the battalion
-- NO EXCEPTIONS! By "Managing Our Own Destiny"
we can provide a better experience for ourselves. Some
of the duties drill and battalion functions may not be
easy, but they are all designed to heighten our experience
-- and NO ONE will be left out or asked to do more that
what every other member of the battalion is expected to
do.
ATTITUDE:
The WIG feels that the most important piece of equipment
that we can bring is a good attitude! A positive attitude
insures everyone a good time and makes it easier for everyone
to work together as we achieve our common goal of being
the best unit on the field. Please respect the rules of
the event, the man standing next to you and especially
your company commanders and NCOs. We are all in this together!
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The
WIG is strictly a military organization. While civilians
where found in military camps during the civil war, the
WIG does not have any official civilian contingent. When
in the field, we strive to maintain a military bearing
as much as possible during events. This means men participating
in the event can expect to stand certain duties including
sentry, fatigue, drill, and parade as ordered by the Officers
and NCOs of the WIG.
WIG COMMAND STAFF:
The
WIG has only one elected position, Commander. The Commander
is then allowed to appoint any staff he feels is necessary.
Our current Commander is Tripp Corbin. He has three standing
staff positions Adjutant, Sergeant Major, and Inspector
General. Herb Coats is the current Adjutant. Ken Cornett
is our Sergeant Major. Pat Craddock is our Inspector General.
Company Commanders are assigned on a per event basis at
the discretion of the WIG commander.
WIG
Standards:
Safety
Inspections Procedures
Sword
& Sabre Drill for Officers of the WIG
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