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Past Events

This page is a scrap book of photos, descriptions, and mementos of the club's past activies.

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The Drill Pig demonstrates the proper procedure for how to take a nap in the field.

14-16 September 2012

Training event, Georgetown Texas.  The club had a weekend get together to work on Field Craft from the 1944 Infantry Training Manual, a Terrain Board Exercise to work on Map Reading and Terrain Analysis, a Daimler Dingo Familiarization Course, and a game called "FUBAR" that assists club members in learning British WW2 terminology, slang and accents.  Restora- tion work on the Universal Carrier was
cancelled due to rain on Sunday. 

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Two troopers rigorously practice proper napping procedures in the field.

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23 December 2012

Training Event, Dallas, TX.  The club conducted a Terrain Board Exercise.  6th AARR and german Micro-armour was used on the Van Texas terran board. Activities consisted of going over WW2 British Armoured Reconnaissance doctrine from the manuals, and then applying that doctrine to building the club Tactical SOP. Unit call signs were formalized, RTO prodedure was practiced, as well as working on indirect fire procedures for mortar fire.  To the left and right can be seen details of working out an assault battle drill using dismounted assault sections with vehicle, smoke, and mortar support.
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