GAF Division Of Illinois Muster Results

donlong4216

29 July 2023
To: Brig. Gen. Pitspitr, Ladies and Gents of the GAF at Large
Subject: Division of Illinois Muster

Sir,

It Is my pleasure to report that the Div. Of Il. Muster was a great success. 14 troops took to the field to demonstrate proficiency with rifle and pistol. 3 New troops were introduced to the Gatling Gun and their smiles could be seen throughout Winnebago County.  The match consisted of 2 steel stages, a 2x4 (2 squads demonstrating), and one of the steel stages was pistol only 6 targets as fast as you can.
2 new troops were introduced to the "FUN" of the GAF and 1 came away as a class winner!

The classes broke down as follows:
MIL SPEC REPEATER
1. Sgt Moose: 150.53
2. Duckie: 173.49
3. Mike Morouney: 277.85

MIL SPEC SINGLE SHOT BLACK POWDER
1. Col Strong (Since he was the only one in class, well he was 1st, 2cnd, and 3rd) And, his Trapdoor Carbine was tuned to perfection!

SCOUT (I will list the first 4, as this class was VERY competitive.
1. Johnny Popper: 92.85
2. Smiley: 211.40
3. Whiskey River Mike: 185.26
4. Sindely Whiplash: 185.97

STAFF OFFICER
1. Ani Long (1st muster)
2. Geoff Upton
3. Sadie Long (1st muster)

PRECISION PISTOL
1. Johnny Popper: 5.68
2. Sgt Moose: 7.92
3. LtCol Long: 10.86

Overall Division of Illinois Champion: Johnny Popper.

Now I did promote 2 individuals and caught both of them by surprise!! I promoted Snidely Whiplash to Captain of Scouts, Division of Illinois. Additionally, I promoted Johnny Popper to Major, Vice Commander, Division of Illinois. (All are BVT'D, of course.) That ceremony was priceless and Col Strong to part in the pining of rank!!
The states were represented as follows: 4 troops from Nebraska, 4 troops from Wisconsin and 6 troops from IL.

Sir this concludes my report,

Lt Col Long, Commander Division of IL.

As the reader will note, this is my report that I filed with the Commander Grand Army of the Frontier.  It was my pleasure to host, get ready, promote 2 troops, and to participate in.  Bottom line, it was worth the work!!! Happy camper here.

Msgt Don Long

whiskey river mike

Thanks again……..It was great fun!

Johnny Popper

Stage 5 with 12 rifle targets;  1860 Henry. Damn Yankee rifle you load on Sunday and shoot all week!

donlong4216

Oooops I goofed on the scout class... Smiley should be 4th and WRMike and Snidely move up one place.  Sorry..:(

Snidely Whiplash

"SCOUT (I will list the first 4, as this class was VERY competitive

4. Sindely Whiplash: 185.97"

That's Snidely!

I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of the paymaster now that I'm an officer.

Brevet Captain of Scouts, Illinois Division, Grand Army of the Frontier, Snidely Whiplash.