How to Conduct a Saint Barbaras Celebration

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C0a1ter 2 /0e History o. t0e 3inin *in-------------------------3 C0a1ter 2 /0e Celebrations------------------------------------------+ /y1es o. Celebrations----------------------------------+ Co44on 5le4ents---------------------------------------! Protocols-------------------------------------------------------, /0e /radition o. Saint Barbara6s 3ay----------7 C0a1ter 3 /0e Plan--------------------------------------------------------" Su ested Brea7down o. /as7s----------------20 Su ested Brie.in Outline------------------------22 Su ested Pro ra4------------------------------------22 Su ested A endas-----------------------------------22 Sa41le Scri1t .or #r- President and #r- 8ice------------------------------------------2! C0a1ter + $o4ination Procedures .or t0e Orders o. Saint Barbara and t0e Artillery Order o. #olly Pitc0er9999999999 2" Appendices: A11endix A /0e :e end o. Saint Barbara 9999999999-9 A11endix B /0e Story o. #olly Pitc0er9999999999999-A11endix C /0e :e end o. Fiddler6s ;reen99999999999-A11endix 3 #usic and C0oral Selections999999999999A11endix 5 Field Artillery Punc0 Cere4onies 99999 9999-A11endix F Field Artillery Punc0 <eci1es 99999999999--A11endix ; #ulti1le $o4ination For4 St Barbara = #olly Pitc0er A11endix H >ndi%idual St Barbara $o4ination For4 999999A11endix > #ulti1le $o4ination #olly Pitc0er For4 999999-A11endix ? #ulti1le $o4ination #e4o 5xa41le 9999999 A11endix > Sa41le >n%itation99999999999999999-2

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C0a1ter 2 /0e History o. 3inin >n

Most authorities agree the custom of the dining-in started a very long time ago. Some contend it can be traced to the monasteries of early England. Others maintain the practice originated among the Saxon nobles of 10th Century England. Origin of the present custom probably arose in the ritish !rmy" #here the dinner is still held regularly" and is prescribed in the $ueen%s &egulations. 'hroughout the years" the custom of dining-in has accumulated fascinating and enduring traditions. Some ritish regiments do not stand and drin( #hen the )ing *$ueen+ is toasted" for they are Aabove suspicion.@ 'hey have so distinguished themselves that they have been excused by &oyal Order from the symbolic proof of loyalty represented by drin(ing to his *her+ health. 'he ritish &oyal ,avy toasts the )ing *$ueen+ #ithout standing. 'he story is that a future )ing" attending a shipboard dinner" struc( his head on a lo# beam #hen the toast #as proposed. -pon becoming )ing" he excused the ,avy from standing during the toast. One regiment passes around a fine solid-silver trophy filled #ith champagne from #hich everyone drin(s. 'he Atrophy@ #as captured from the personal coach of .oseph onaparte at the attle of /ittoria in 1011. 'he trophy #as the )ing%s chamberpot. 'he practice of dining-in ceremonies by -nited States !rmy units apparently originated #ith 2ashington%s Continentals #ho" despite their aversion to anything that suggested A&edcoats"@ fully reali3ed the value of these occasions in the promotion of pride of service" high morale and loyalty. 2hile such colorful customs never #ere established in the -nited States !rmy" European customs #ere generally follo#ed. 'he !rmy points #ith pride to the A4ary O#en@ Cavalry &egiment as the first recorded unit to conduct a dining-in ceremony. 'he !ir 5orce notes that 4eneral of the !rmy 6.6. !rnold preceded his famous 2ing-7ing affairs #ith a rigidly formal dining-in. 'he association of the !rmy !ir Corps #ith the &oyal !ir 5orce strengthened and established greater uniformity for these affairs" as did the spirited camaraderie #ith the &oyal Canadian !ir 5orce. 'he ,avy and Marine Corps have established their o#n formal mess occasions that observe many of the rituals and formalities of the dining-in ceremony. 8n the Aold days"@ before 2orld 2ar 8" the Officers% Mess flourished" particularly at the turn of the 90th century. Small posts across the country developed rigid rules of formal dining. 'he meal #as opened by the arrival of the senior officer. Everyone present #ore dress blues" or in the summer" #hites. 7uring the 1:90s and 1:10s" no officer #ould have thought of entering the !rmy-,avy Club in Manila in the evening unless he #ore mess ;ac(et or #hites. 8f an officer appeared late" a formal apology #as expected of him before he too( his seat. 8n those days" the formal military dinner #as strictly a man%s #orld. Since the -nited States has been a vast land of diverging customs and sociological paradoxes" no dining-in rules #ere universally adopted. 'he dining-in is recogni3ed as an occasion #here ceremony" tradition and good fello#ship play an important part in the life of the !rmy officer. 8t provides an occasion for officers to meet socially" en;oy a ritual military meal" hear spea(ers of distinction" discuss 3

sub;ects of military or national importance and honor those in their midst #ho have achieved notable accomplishments.

C0a1ter 2 /0e Celebrations

;eneral Obser%ations- Saint arbara%s 7ay celebrations may ta(e many forms. 'he only limits to the organi3ation of such celebrations are the imaginations of the planners and good taste. ,aturally" certain restrictions and re<uirements narro# the available choices" but planners should be open-minded and consider all the possibilities. Types of Celebrations 'here are five common types of Saint arbara%s 7ay celebrations= $ 'he dining-in $ 'he dining-out $ 'he military ball $ 'he dinner dance $ 'he parade >lanners should never forget that each of these activities ought to retain the dignity essential to achieving the common ob;ectives of all Saint arbara%s 7ay celebrations. /0e 3inin *in- 'he dining-in is one of the more common #ays to celebrate Saint arbara%s 7ay. 8t involves only &edlegs and selected guests. 8t is a formal dinner #ith strict rules of conduct. '#o personsCMr. >resident and Mr. /iceCcontrol the progress of the dinner. 'his type of celebration is an excellent #ay to gather &edlegs together socially and build on the camaraderie of a particular unit. 2hat%s more" the formality of the dining-in underscores the significance of Saint arbara%s 7ay. 'here are" ho#ever" a fe# disadvantages associated #ith this format. 8t doesn%t involve spouses and" unless strictly controlled" can be counterproductive. /0e 3inin *out- 8n modern parlance" the dining-out is <uite similar to the dining-in. 'he only difference is spouses are included. 'he dining-out is a formal affair" and strict rules of conduct still apply.

/0e #ilitary Ball- 'he military ball offers a different program in that dancing is incorporated into the celebrations. 8t is still a formal affair and" if properly executed" #ill not detract from the integrity of the celebration. 7inner often is served beforehand" and brea(fast may be served after#ards. 6o#ever" neither of these costly meals is essential. !t a ball" dancing is more or less formal. 'he advantage of such a celebration is that it can be open to all ran(s" but the disadvantage is it re<uires a large facility. /0e 3inner 3ance- 'he dinner dance combines the elements of a ball #ith a dinner. 2hereas dinner at a ball normally occurs before dancing begins" at a dinner dance the t#o occur simultaneously. Once the last course has been completed" dancing continues until the end of the event. 7ress is usually formal. 'he advantages to this format are that it can be open to everyone and it allo#s for more sociali3ing. /0e Parade- 'he military parade provides a distinct alternative to a purely social function. 8t is the least expensive but re<uires the most coordination. 'he ceremonial aspect of the parade often gives the celebration of Saint arbara%s 7ay a tone of high importance. 'he disadvantage is that it doesn%t allo# for prolonged sociali3ing. Common Elements !lthough all of the celebrations" above" are different" there are certain elements common to most of them= $ &eceiving lines $ 'oasts $ &eading of ?egends $ 8nductions 'hese are important activities and should be included #hen appropriate. 'he procedures listed belo# are essentially the same for all types of celebrations. <ecei%in :ines- >lanners must give receiving lines special consideration. Many people tend to shy a#ay from receiving lines. Such discourteous actions occur because many people don@t (no# ho# to conduct themselves in these situations. >lanners must do #hatever is necessary to educate those #ho #ill attend. &eceiving lines usually are located near an entrance and are (ept as short as possible. 'he first person in the line #ill be an individual #hose sole duty is to announce the names of the guests. 'his person doesn@t sha(e hands or carry on conversations. 6is ;ob is merely to introduce the arriving guests to the next person in the line. 'he subse<uent members of the line receive guests. ,ormally" commanders are as(ed to do this" but it can be a distinguished guest or #hoever is sponsoring the function. Other distinguished persons complete the line. !s couples approach the line" the man moves to the right of the #oman" so she is ahead of him" and states the #oman@s name to the first person in line. 'he aide" or #hoever is acting as the Aintroducer"@ then turns to the first dignitary and introduces the #oman. 'he dignitary sha(es her hand" and says something similar to" A4ood evening" " nice to see you. @ ! reply on her part is appropriate. !fter the #oman has been introduced" the man introduces himself to the 5

aide. 6e then follo#s the same introductory procedure. &emember" extended conversation has no place in a receiving line. 8t may be useful to have several ;unior officers positioned close to the end of the line to direct guests a#ay after they have completed the introductory process. /oasts- 'oasts are a traditional element of the dining-in and dining-out. 'hey also may be incorporated into other celebrations. More often than not" toasts using #ine occur after dinner" but toasts early in the program are appropriate. >lanners must decide in advance the sub;ect of each toast and the person #ho #ill present it. 'he toasts should be practiced before the celebration so each presenter (no#s #hen and ho# to give his particular toast. 'he presenter can be anybody in the unit" but a ;unior officer often is as(ed to give at least one toast. 'oasts may be made to the >resident of the -nited States" the -nited States !rmy" the division" the regiment and the unit. 2hen guests from another country are present" the commander or highest official of the host country proposes a toast to the head of state of the guest@s country. 2hen more than one foreign country is represented" the host may present a collective toast to all heads of state naming them in the order of the seniority of the representatives present. 'o this collective toast" the highest-ran(ing foreign officer present #ill respond on behalf of all by proposing a toast to the health of the host nation@s head of state. 5inally" a toast should be given in the name of Saint arbara. 'he proper procedure for guests to follo# during all toasts is to ta(e the toasting glass and hold it at #aist level. 2hen the toast is proposed" repeat the sub;ect of the toast" raise the glass to eye level and then ta(e a drin(. 5or example" #hen the >resident of the Mess says" A?adies and gentlemen" 'he -nited States of !merica" @ celebrants should respond" A'he -nited States of !merica" @ and ta(e a drin(. &emember" no toasts other than those listed in the program should be offered. <eadin o. :e ends. &eading the legend of Saint arbara is an important part of every celebration. Such readings may be included as part of a ceremony for the Orders of Saint arbara or may occur earlier in the program. 'here is no established rule about #ho should read the legend" but #hoever does should practice. ! good legend #ill include historical information and the symbolic importance of Saint arbara. !ppendix !" A'he ?egend of Saint arbara"@ contains all the information a planner needs. >nduction- 8nductions into the Orders of Saint arbara and the !rtillery Order of Molly >itcher are traditional parts of most celebrations. 'hey re<uire proper planning and coordination to ensure fla#less performance. ! narrator should first read the legends to set the stage. 'hen he should call the recipients for#ard individually to receive their a#ards. efore the actual presentation of the a#ard" the narrator may read a brief biographical s(etch about the recipient. 'he a#ards presenter should be the senior 5ield !rtillery officer present or other (no#ledgeable high-ran(ing official. Either the narrator or the presenter should read the citation #hile the audience stands. !fter the a#ards presentations" the ceremony may end by singing traditional artillery songs such as those found in !ppendix 7. 'he narrator and presenter should practice the ceremony beforehand. The Protocols 6

!s at any formal affair" celebrants at Saint arbara%s functions should act #ith decorum and sobriety. 'he follo#ing list of protocols #on%t ma(e celebrants experts on eti<uette" but it should increase their understanding of #hat should occur during the evening%s activities. 'here is no need to memori3e the procedures" but celebrants should ta(e the time to familiari3e themselves #ith the general outline. &emember" the standards of protocol are important ingredients at this formal celebration of dedication and professionalism. 3ress- 7ress for the celebrations should be A lac( 'ie.@ 'his means military personnel should #ear the blac( bo# tie #ith one of the follo#ing uniforms= !rmy lue !rmy lue Mess !rmy 2hite !rmy 2hite Mess

Celebrants may #ear ribbons or miniature or regular medals on the !rmy lue or 2hite uniforms. Miniature medals are appropriate on the !rmy lue Mess or !rmy 2hite Mess uniforms. 5or civilian guests" the appropriate attire #ill be the tuxedo or formal go#n. /oasts to Saint Barbara- 'here may or may not be a receiving line at the celebration. 6o#ever" as celebrants enter the foyer of the club" they should render the traditional toast to the statuette of Saint arbara. Each participant should ta(e a glass of punch" raise it to eye level and say something to the effect of... A'o Saint arbara.@ 'he celebrant should then drin( the punch <uic(ly and move into the appropriate bar area" thereby letting others render their respects to the >atroness of the 5ield !rtillery. Coc7tails- Coc(tails #ill be available before dinner. ,o further drin(s should be ordered after assembly is sounded. Con%ersation- >rotocol dictates that conversation should be light and of short duration. >articipants should move around and tal( to as many other guests as possible. Military celebrants should give special attention to civilian guests. Seatin . !lthough there #ill be place cards on every table" celebrants should consult the seating plan in the coc(tail areas before entering the dining room. 6aving reached the dining area" each celebrant should stand behind his or her chair. 'he >resident of the Mess #ill instruct the mess #hen to be seated. Head /able- 'radition re<uires use of a head or spea(er%s table. 'he presiding officer" >resident of the Mess" sits in the center #ith the most distinguished guest at his right. 'he next most distinguished guest is on his left" and so alternately across the head table until all are accounted for in order of relative ran( or importance. 8t is customary for all guests to sit at one table.

>nitial Cere4onies- !t the beginning of the celebrations" a color guard #ill post the Colors. 7uring this presentation" all celebrants should face the head table. 'oasts #ill then be offered. Points o. Order. Mr. /ice #ill entertain points of order from the floor. /0e #eal. ecause the head table #ill al#ays be served first" celebrants may eat as soon as they are served. Final Cere4onies. efore the induction ceremony" an honor guard #ill present a saber commemorating the S#ord of 7ioscorus. !t the end of the celebration" the honor guard #ill sheath the s#ord" and the color guard #ill retire the Colors. 7uring all three events" celebrants should stand and face the head table. The Tradition of Saint Barbara's Day 'he -nited States 5ield !rtillery !ssociation recogni3es the tremendous value of Saint arbara%s legacy" particularly the celebrations and a#ards associated #ith her name. Such activities and recognition bring the artillery%s venerable history to mind" but they have another" more significant function. 'hey establish a standard of excellence for aspiring &edlegs. More than any other event in the life of 5ield !rtillery soldiers" Saint arbara%s 7ay offers an opportunity to enhance professional commitment and underscore lofty standards of excellence. 'hat%s #hy celebrations associated #ith Saint arbara must be examples of excellence in planning and performance. 'oday" more and more units use the military ball or dining-out format to recogni3e the vital roles spouses and families play in the lives of artillery soldiers. 2hatever the format" the ob;ectives of the celebrations must remain the same= $ $ 'o enhance professionalism !nd to create an atmosphere of camaraderie among 5ield !rtillery soldiers and their friends" and cohesion #ithin units.

Such occasions call for ceremony" tradition and good fello#ship. 'hey provide an opportunity for gunners to meet" en;oy rituals" hear spea(ers of distinction" discuss sub;ects of military and national importance and honor those in their midst #ho have achieved standards of excellence.

Chapter 1 'he >lan

;eneral Obser%ations. >lanning the celebration #ill re<uire time and effort" so begin as early as possible. 'he sample planning se<uence provided belo# begins on 1 September 8

for a A 7ecember celebration. 'his #as the planning schedule for an actual celebration" so the time allotments are not exaggerated. !n early start also #ill let planners ma(e changes and handle problems as they arise. /0e Planners- One action officer can%t do the ;ob alone. 'hat%s #hy the third milestone reflected belo# is a re<uest to all commanders for unit pro;ect officers. &emember" their ;obs are to help the action officer" not merely to act as communicators. efore meeting #ith the pro;ect officers" the action officer should get detailed guidance and propose a complete" by-unit list of tas(s to be accomplished. ! sample brea(do#n of tas(s appears on page 19. Many celebrations re<uire other tas(sB therefore" action officers should not rely solely on these identified tas(s. ! good #argaming session at the actual location of the event should help identify most other tas(s. 'he planner%s biggest tas( #ill be to follo# up on specific tas(s and to ma(e sure everything gets accomplished on time. !lthough the action officer should use his unit pro;ect officer as much as possible" he shouldn%t give any individual so many tas(s that he can%t do the ;ob correctly. /0e #ilestones. 'he follo#ing general planning se<uence for a dining-in conducted at an officers% club on A 7ecember should give action officers a good point of departure for their local planning efforts. 3ate 1 September #ilestones Senior 5ield !rtillery officer designates an action officer and provides planning guidance. 'he action officer prepares the invitation to the guest spea(er for the senior 5ield !rtillery officer%s signature. Senior 5ield !rtillery officer and action officer #argame the initial plan at the celebration site. 'he action officer sends notification letters to all commanders re<uesting the appointment of unit or staff pro;ect officers" establishing an initial meeting date and soliciting a#ard recommendations. 'he action officer conducts an initial planning meeting for all unit pro;ect officers and receives a#ard recommendations. 'he action officer sends re<uests for the supporting band #ith suggested and re<uired instrumental and choral selections *!ppendix 7+. 'he action officer submits re<uests for the Orders of Saint arbara and the !rtillery Order of Molly >itcher to the -nited States 5ield !rtillery !ssociation in accordance #ith Chapter A. 9

C September

10 September

9C September

10 September

1 October

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'he action officer sends tas(ing letters to all participating organi3ations. 'he action officer conducts a coordination meeting #ith the club officer and catering manager. 'hey should discuss costs" alternative menus and table arrangements. 'he action officer provides an update briefing for the senior 5ield !rtillery officer. 'he action officer conducts a final planning meeting #ith unit pro;ect officers. 6e concentrates on= $ 7istribution of spaces and invitations. $ 7istribution of a participant%s guide. $ >ar(ing arrangements. $ >hysical preparation of the site.

1C October

91 October

10 ,ovember

1 7ecember

'he action officer provides a summary briefing for the senior 5ield !rtillery officer. 6e covers= $ 8nvitations and responses to date. $ >rogram" including details on the a#ards presentations. $ 5inal seating plan. $ 5unding situation. $ >hysical arrangements. $ &ehearsal re<uirements.

1 7ecember

'he senior 5ield !rtillery officer" action officer and participants conduct a complete rehearsal. Everyone en;oys the Saint arbara%s 7ay Celebration. 'he action officer #rites and posts letters of appreciation. 'he action officer prepares a detailed after-action report #ith photographs for unit files.

A 7ecember 0-10 7ecember 1C 7ecember

Su ested Brea7down o. /as7s 4eneral tas(ings for a typical posts% organi3ation appear belo#= Post Action Officer $ !llocate spaces $ 7etermine guest lists $ Obtain and issue invitations $ Obtain band and chorus 10

$ &ecommend songs and musical selections $ &ecommend menu $ &evise and produce Celebrant%s 4uide and Celebration >rograms $ Maintain contact #ith officers% club $ Coordinate all activities $ Submit plan for approval to the senior 5ield !rtillery officer $ >lace all orders for food" beverage and services #ith the officers% club Staff Project Officer $ >repare seating plan $ >rocure and distribute pro rata sheets $ >rovide transportation as re<uired $ 7evelop publicity $ 6andle allocation and pro rata sheets #ithin the staff $ 6elp the post action officer obtain and issue invitations $ >rovide escort officer for distinguished guests as re<uired $ >rovide photographic coverage Unit #1 Project Officer $ >rovide the color guard $ 6andle allocation of spaces and pro rata sheets #ithin the unit $ >rovide escort officers for distinguished guests as re<uired $ >lan" coordinate and provide decorations for the receiving line area and front hall#ay of the officers% club $ Meet any special personnel re<uirements Unit #2 Project Officer $ 7ecorate the coc(tail area $ >rovide C0 state flags as #ell as those of !llied nations as re<uired $ 6andle allocation of spaces and pro rata sheets #ithin the unit Unit #3 Project Officer $ >rovide a #eapons display outside officers% club entrance $ Chec( attendance and receive guests inside officers% club entrance $ 7ecorate the dining room $ 6andle allocation of space and pro rata sheets #ithin the unit $ ,ominate AMr. /ice@ Unit #4 Project Officer $ 7ecorate the bar areas $ 6andle allocation of spaces and pro rata sheets #ithin the unit $ Coordinate Military >olice support

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Structure of -pdate riefing for Senior 5ield !rtillery Officer 11

$ 'itle format $ 7ate $ 'ime $ ?ocation $ -niform $ >roposed special guest list $ !ttendance allocations by unit $ Estimated cost per person $ Se<uence of events $ 'as(ings $ >roposed par(ing plan $ 4uest spea(er $ >resident of the Mess and Mr. /ice $ >roposed menus $ >roposed musical selections $ >roposed list of persons to receive the Orders of Saint arbara and the !rtillery Order of Molly >itcher $ >roposed guide for participants $ !dditional guidance

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Cere4onial Firin o. t0e Cannon >ntroductory Se@uence &uffles and 5lourishes Opening of mess >osting of Colors 8nvocation 'oasts A'he -nited States of !merica @ A'he >resident of the -nited States@ A'he -nited States !rmy@ A'he 5ield !rtillery@ AOur loved ones not present@ ASaint arbara@ 8dentification of honored guests #eal Se@uence Sampling of meat Meat Service 5iddler%s 4reen Comfort brea( <es1ects Se@uence 6istory of the 5ield !rtillery 12

6istory of Saint arbara $ Story of Molly >itcher at ceremonies #here ladies are present Awards Se@uence 8ntroduction Citation 8nductions ;uest S1ea7er Se@uence 8ntroduction Speech Memento presentation

Concludin Se@uence 4roup sing &etiring the Colors

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3inin *>n 1010-1:00 1:00-1:C0 ar opens for early arrivals Senior 5ield !rtillery officer and guests arrive and receiving line operates ugler sounds A!ssembly@ >articipants move into ballroom ugler sounds AMess Call@ Colors posted" invocation and introduction of head table Mr. /ice served meat for his official Asampling@ 7inner served 7essert served 5ifteen-minute comfort brea( announced ugler sounds A!ssembly@ 13

1:C0-1:C1 1:C1-9000 9000-9001 9001-9090 9090-9091 9091-90C0 90C0-910C 910C-9190 9190-9191

9191-919C 919C-9110 9110-91AC 91AC-91C0 91C0-990C 990C-9910 9910-991C

'oasts Mr. /ice pays respects to Saint arbara and 5ield !rtillery Order of Saint arbara induction ceremony Senior 5ield !rtillery officer introduces guest spea(er Speech 4roup sing Colors retired

3inin *out 1010-1:00 1010-1:90 1:90-1:91 1:91-1:10 1:10-1:11 &eceiving line operates Coc(tails served ugler sounds A!ssembly@ 4uests proceed to dining room ugler sounds AMess Call@

1:11-1:ACColors posted" invocation and introduction of head table 1:AC-901C 901C-9010 9010-90AC 90AC-90C0 90C0-9100 9100-9190 7inner served 7essert served 5ifteen-minute comfort brea( announced 'oasts Mr. /ice pays respects to Saint arbara Orders of Saint arbara and the !rtillery Order of Molly >itcher induction ceremonies Senior 5ield !rtillery officer introduces guest spea(er Speech 14

9190-919C 919C-91A0

91A0-91AC 91AC-91C0 #ilitary Ball 1:00-1:10 1:10-9010 9010-91AC

4roup sing Colors retired

&eceiving line operates 7inner served Orders of Saint arbara and the !rtillery Order of Molly >itcher induction ceremonies 7ancing

91AC-9A00 3inner 3ance 1010-1:00 1010-1:10

&eceiving line operates Coc(tails served and guests ta(e seatsB senior 5ield !rtillery officer #elcomes participants 7ancing beginsB dinner is served slo#ly enough to allo# dancing bet#een courses 7ancing

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-pon arrival" proceed do#n hall#ay" ta(e a glass of punch" toast the statuette of Saint arbara and enter the anteroom for coc(tails. Seating plans #ill be displayed prominently. Ensure you have set up your table before AMess Call.@ !t the exact hour the celebration begins" the senior 5ield !rtillery officer and special guests #ill arrive under the guidance of their escort officers. 'en minutes before dinner" signal the bandsman to sound A!ssembly.@ 'his indicates there are 10 minutes in #hich to finish coc(tails. 5urther drin(s should not be ordered during this time. Celebrants should not bring drin(s into the dining room. !t the proper time" tell the bandsman to sound AMess Call.@ Except for those to be seated at the head table" everyone #ill enter the dining room and remain standing. &emind those entering the dining room not to bring in drin(s. 2hen everyone else is in place" the >resident #ill escort those to be seated at the head table to their seats. 6onors #ill be rendered to the senior 5ield !rtillery officer. Sample Script Mr. >resident= D2ith one rap of the gavelE 15

A?adies and gentlemen" the mess is openF Command Sergeant Ma;or" present the Colors.@ Everyone faces the center aisle Command Sergeant Ma;or= ASir" the Colors are present.@ D,ational !nthemE Mr. >resident= A>ost the Colors. @ AChaplain" please give the invocation. @ D8nvocationE A?adies and gentlemen" ta(e your seats. @ >resident of the Mess introduces those seated at the head table. Mr. /ice=DSounds chimesE AMr. >resident" #ith your permission" dinner #ill be served. @ Mr. >resident= A y all means" proceedF@ >resident finishes his salad. >resident and Mr. /ice are served the meat. Mr. >resident= D&aps gavel" if necessaryE AMr. /ice" sample the meat and report.@ Mr. /ice=ASir" the meat is 7inner continues. and entertains. Mr. >resident= D&aps gavel" if necessaryE A?adies and gentlemen" #e #ill ta(e a 1C-minute comfort brea(. &eturn to your seats promptly at GGGGGGG hours. @ 7uring the comfort brea(" the tables #ill be cleared except for the decorations and port glasses. 2ater glasses and non-alcoholic drin(s #ill be available for non-drin(ers. 'he #aiters #ill position coffee cups and serve coffee. Simultaneously" #aiters #ill place port decanters on the tables. !t Mr. /ice%s cue" bugler sounds A!ssembly@ 10 minutes after the comfort brea( is announced. 2hen A!ssembly@ sounds" everyone #ill be seated. Mr. >resident= D&aps gavel" if necessaryE 16 .@

A?adies and gentlemen" please pass the portF @ 'he president #ill ta(e the lead by circulating the port in a cloc(#ise direction. Each person fills his glass and passes on the decanter. Mr. >resident= A?adies and gentlemen" please rise. A'oasts are no# in order. @ !ll rise and remain standing until the conclusion of the toasts. 6old port glasses in the right hand. D7rum rollE *optional+ Mr. >resident= A8 propose a toast to the -nited States of !merica. @ !ll drin( the 'oast and say" Ato the -nited States @ 'he band plays A4od less !merica.@ D7rum rollE Ma;or or belo#" >ost Staff= A8 propose a toast to the >resident of the -nited States.@ !ll drin( the 'oast and say" Ato the >resident. @ D7rum rollE Ma;or or belo#" -nit H1= A8 propose a toast to the -nited States !rmy. @ !ll drin( the 'oast and say" Ato the !rmy.@ D7rum rollE Ma;or or belo#" -nit H9= A8 propose a toast to the )ing of attle" the 5ield !rtillery. @ !ll drin( the 'oast and say" Ato the 5ield !rtillery. @ D7rum rollE Ma;or or belo#" -nit H1 A8 propose a toast to 5ield !rtillery soldiers" past and present.@ !ll drin( the 'oast and say" 17

Ato 5ield !rtillery soldiers" past and present. @ D7rum rollE Ma;or or belo#" H1 A8 propose a toast to the >atron Saint of the 5ield !rtillery I Saint arbara @ !ll drin( the 'oast and say" Ato Saint arbara.@ D7rum rollE ?adies are seated Mr. /ice= A8 propose a toast to the ?adies. @ Men drin( the 'oast and say" Ato the ?adies.@ Mr. >resident= seated.@ A?adies and gentlemen" that concludes the toasts. >lease be

,either Mr. /ice nor Mr. >resident should recogni3e any points of order. Mr. >resident= A8 call uponGGGGGGGGG to pay respects on behalf of us all to the -nited States 5ield !rtilleryCthe )ing of attle.@ A8 call uponGGGGGGGGGGGG to pay respects on behalf of us all to Saint arbara.@ D! selected officer reads the legend of Saint arbara.E Mr. >resident #ill re<uest the Senior 5ield !rtilleryman to induct certain #orthy persons into the Orders of Saint arbara and the !rtillery Order of Molly >itcher. 5ollo#ing this" the Senior 5ield !rtilleryman #ill say a fe# #ords and introduce the distinguished guest spea(er. &emar(s by the distinguished guest and than(s by the Senior 5ield !rtilleryman" including the presentation of a memento" #ill then occur in se<uence #ith the inductions. Mr. >resident=A?adies and gentlemen" please rise" 8 no# call upon GGGGGGGGGGG to come for#ard and lead us in singing >'he Mountain attery= and >'he Caisson Song.=@ Mr. >resident= A?adies and gentlemen" please ;oin me in the bar. @ 18

'he and plays A'he Mountain attery"@ as those at the head table leave the dining room" follo#ed by those from the other tables. Mr. /ice is the last person to leave. ,o one should leave the tables at any time before this" except in cases of dire distress.

Chapter A ,omination >rocedures for the Orders of Saint arbara and the !rtillery Order of Molly >itcher
A$C>5$/ O<35< OF SA>$/ BA<BA<A- 'he !ncient Order is the more distinguished of the t#o levels of the Military Society of Saint arbara. 8t recogni3es the select fe# #ho stand above their brethren of the 6onorable Order. 'he specific criteria for accession into the !ncient Order is to have performed conspicuous" long-term service for or on behalf of the -nited States !rmy 5ield !rtillery or Marine Corps 5ield !rtillery. 'he !ncient Order is reserved for an elite fe# #hose careers have embodied the spirit" dignity and sense of sacrifice and commitment epitomi3ed by Saint arbara. Membership in the 6onorable Order is not a prere<uisite for membership in the !ncient Order. 'he approving authority for all a#ards of the !ncient Order of Saint arbara is the Commanding 4eneral" -nited States !rmy 5ield !rtillery Center and 5ort Sill. 'he Commanding 4eneral may approve" disapprove or do#ngrade the nomination to the 6onorable Order as he deems appropriate. HO$O<AB:5 O<35< OF SA>$/ BA<BA<A. 'he a#ard authority for the 6onorable Order of Saint arbara is decentrali3ed to the 5ield !rtillery commanders #ho are 0-C@s or above. 7ivision artillery commanders" 5ield !rtillery brigade commanders" Marine artillery regiment commanders or corps artillery commanders have approval authority. Such commanders may approve the a#ard for those in or associated #ith their commands. 2hen there is no such 5ield !rtillery commander available" the Commanding 4eneral of the -nited States !rmy 5ield !rtillery Center and 5ort Sill is the approving authority for the 6onorable Order of Saint arbara. 'he 6onorable Order of Saint arbara recogni3es those individuals #ho have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral characterB displayed an outstanding degree of professional competenceB served the -nited States !rmy or Marine Corps 5ield !rtillery #ith selflessnessB and contributed to the promotion of the 5ield !rtillery in #ays that stand out in the eyes of the recipient%s seniors" subordinates and peers" ali(e. A</>::5<A O<35< OF #O::A P>/CH5<- 'he a#ard authority for the !rtillery Order of Molly >itcher is decentrali3ed to the 5ield !rtillery commanders" 0-C or above. Such commanders may approve the a#ard for individuals in their communities. 2hen there is no such 5ield !rtillery commander available" the Commanding 4eneral of the -nited States !rmy 5ield !rtillery Center and 5ort Sill is the approving authority for 19

besto#ing membership in the !rtillery Order of Molly >itcher. 'he !rtillery Order of Molly >itcher recogni3es individuals #ho have voluntarily contributed in a significant #ay to the improvement of the 5ield !rtillery Community. HOB /O <5CU5S/ ABA<3S 6O,O&! ?E O&7E& O5 S!8,' !& !&! O& !&'8??E&J O&7E& O5 MO??J >8'C6E&. 5irst" nominate individuals #orthy of a#ards. *,ominating officials don%t have to be 5ield !rtillerymen.+ 'hen complete the order form" including full name" ran(" desired presentation date and #hat a#ard pac(et items you #ish to purchase. 'he form should include the nominee@s date of birth and last four of their SS,.'he approving authority signs the pac(et" ensuring the nominated person meets the criteria of the a#ards. 5inally" send the form to the -nited States 5ield !rtillery !ssociation" >ost Office ox 1109K" 5ort Sill" O(lahoma K1C01-009KB telephone= *C00+ 1CC-ALKKB email= a#ardsMfieldartillery.org. 8nclude payment for the a#ards. 2e #ill not process a#ard re<uests unless #e receive full payment. 2e accept credit cards. 8f your unit commander is a 5ield !rtillery O-C or above" then that brigade-level commander is the approving authority for these a#ards. 8f you do not have a local approving authority" follo# the instructions listed belo# for re<uesting the !ncient Order of Saint arbara. !,C8E,' O&7E& O5 S!8,' !& !&!. 5ollo# the procedures listed above" and then include a letter of ;ustification in your a#ard submission. 'here is no special format to this letter. 8t simply must contain sufficient details about the candidate to enable the Commanding 4eneral" 5ort Sill" to ma(e an informed decision. 8f the Commanding 4eneral decides the ;ustification does not merit the honor" then the 5ield !rtillery !ssociation #ill refund full payment to the re<uestor. Send the nomination pac(et and payment through the -nited States 5ield !rtillery !ssociation to the Commanding 4eneral. Mail it to >ost Office ox 1109K" 5ort Sill" O(lahoma K1C01-009KB 8nclude payment for the a#ards. LATE SUBMISSION PENALTY. T ere is a 2!" #ena$t% for no&inations arri'in( at t e nationa$ ea)*+arters $ess t an one &ont ,efore t e #rojecte) #resentation )ate. T ere is a !-" #ena$t% for a.ar)s recei'e) .it in t.o .ee/s of t e #resentation )ate. B5A< ;U>3A$C5 FO< /H5 O<35< OF SA>$/ BA<BA<A #53A::>O$ FO< #>:>D/A<A #5#B5<S !&MJ ?-E MESS O& !&MJ 268'E MESS -,85O&M. 'he Order of Saint arbara medallion should be #orn #ith the ribbon around the nec(" outside the shirt collar and inside the coat collar. 'he medallion should hang at the full length of the ribbon. !&MJ ?-E" !&MJ 268'E O& !&MJ 4&EE, -,85O&M. 'he Order of Saint arbara medallion #ill hang #ith the ribbon around the nec(" outside the shirt collar and inside the coat collar. 'he medallion should hang over the four-in-hand nec(tie near the collar and above the top button of the coat or ;ust under the bo# tie near the collar and 20

above the top button of the coat. >roper positioning may necessitate pinning the ends of the ribbon together. 4E,E&!? 8,5O&M!'8O,. 'he medallion #ill be #orn #ith the cannon side facing the chest and the bust of Saint arbara facing out and in vie#. 'he Order of Saint arbara should be #orn only at 5ield !rtillery functions such as Saint arbara%s 7ay celebrations" 5ield !rtillery balls or 5ield !rtillery dining-ins and dining-outs. Commanders" full colonel and above" may designate other occasions for #ear as appropriate. B5A< ;U>3A$C5 FO< /H5 O<35< OF SA>$/ BA<BA<A #53A::>O$ FO< C>8>:>A$S Men should #ear the medallion around the nec( #ith the ribbon over the shirt collar and inside the coat collar. 2hether #orn #ith a bo# tie or four-in-hand nec(tie" the medallion should hang at the full length of the ribbon. 2hen the four-in-hand nec(tie is #orn" the medallion should hang over the tie. ?adies should #ear the Order of Saint arbara around the nec( #ith the medallion hanging at the full length of the ribbon. 'he medallion #ill be #orn #ith the cannon side facing the chest and the bust of Saint arbara facing out and in vie#. 'he Order of Saint arbara should be #orn only at 5ield !rtillery functions such as Saint arbara%s 7ay celebrations" 5ield !rtillery balls or 5ield !rtillery dining-ins and dining-outs and to other formal and informal occasions" as the recipient deems appropriate. B5A< ;U>3A$C5 FO< /H5 A</>::5<A O<35< OF #O::A P>/CH5< #53A::>O$ 'he !rtillery Order of Molly >itcher may be #orn as the recipient deems appropriate. 'he medallion may hang from either a ribbon or chain or may be #orn as a pin.

A11endix A /0e :e end o. Saint Barbara !ccording to legend" our patron saint #as the beautiful daughter of 7ioscorus" a nobleman of the &oman Empire" believed to have lived in ,icomedia in !sia Minor in the third or fourth century" !.7. ecause of her singular beauty and fearful that she be demanded in marriage and ta(en a#ay from him" and also to limit arbara%s exposure to Christianity and encourage her development as a 3ealous pagan" her father (ept her shut up in a to#er. ut even such incarceration could not (eep the young #oman from becoming a Christian. 5rom her #indo#" she loo(ed out upon the surrounding countryside and marveled at the living things. She concluded they all must be part of a master plan and the idols of #ood and stone her parents #orshipped had to be condemned as false. She received instruction in Christianity and #as bapti3ed. 21

Shortly before embar(ing on a ;ourney" he commissioned a sumptuous bathhouse to be built for her" approving the design before he left. 'he bathhouse #as to be lighted by only t#o #indo#s. 8n to(en of her faith" #hile her father #as a#ay" she had another #indo# pierced in the to#er" ma(ing three" symboli3ing the 6oly 'rinity. On his return" 7ioscorus as(ed #hy she had made this change" and arbara ac(no#ledged her conversion. 7espite his threats" she refused to renounce Christianity. 7ioscorus fle# into a rage and dragged her before the local prefect #ho ordered her death. 'he evil 7ioscorus tortured his daughter" then too( her to a high mountain" #here he beheaded her. !fter#ard" as he descended the mountain" he #as caught in a sudden violent storm" struc( do#n and consumed by lightning. Only his scorched s#ord remained as a reminder of 4od%s vengeance. !s a logical conse<uence" arbara came to be regarded as the sainted patroness of those in danger from thunderstorms" fire" explosions that is to say" sudden death. 4iven the <uestionable reliability of early cannon misfires" mu33le bursts and exploding #eapons #ere not uncommon - it is easy to see #hy our predecessors sought the protection of Saint arbara. She has protected us #ell ever since. Saint arbara #as venerated as early as the seventh century. She has been popular in the East and 2est since that time. ?egendary acts of her martyrdom #ere inserted in the collection of Symeon Metaphrastes and by the authors" !do and -suard" of the enlarged martyrologies composed during the ninth century in 2estern Europe. 4.). Chesterton celebrates her in the poem" 'he allad of Saint arbara. >atroness of artillerymen" Saint arbara #as venerated as one of the fourteen 6oly 6elpers. !n occurrence of the year 1AA0 did much to further the spread of the veneration of the saint. ! man named 6enry )oc( #as nearly burned to death in a fire at 4or(um. 6e called upon Saint arbara #ho aided him to escape from the burning house and (ept him alive until he could receive the last sacraments. Saint arbara is usually represented standing by a to#er #ith three #indo#s" carrying a palm of a martyr in her hand. She is often vie#ed standing by cannon or holding a chalice and sacramental #afer. On current calendars" the 5east of Saint arbara falls on the Ath of 7ecember.

A11endix B /0e Story o. #olly Pitc0er

!n !rtillery #ife" Mary 6ays McCauly *better (no#n as Molly >itcher+ shared the rigors of /alley 5orge #ith her husband" 2illiam 6ays. 6er actions during the battle of Monmouth *90 .une 1KK0+ became legendary. 'hat day at Monmouth #as as hot as /alley 5orge #as cold. Someone had to cool the hot guns and bathe parched throats #ith #ater. !cross that bullet-s#ept ground" a striped s(irt fluttered. Mary 6ays McCauly #as earning her nic(name NMolly >itcherN by bringing pitcher after pitcher of cool spring #ater to the exhausted and thirsty men. She also tended to the #ounded and once" heaving a crippled continental soldier up on her strong young bac(" carried him out of reach of hardcharging ritishers. On her next trip #ith #ater she found her artilleryman husband bac( #ith the guns again" replacing a casualty. 2hile she #atched" 6ays fell #ounded. 'he 22

piece" its cre# too depleted to serve it" #as about to be #ithdra#n. 2ithout hesitation" Molly stepped for#ard and too( the rammer staff from her fallen husband%s hands. 5or the second time on an !merican battlefield" a #oman manned a gun. *'he first #as Margaret Corbin during the defense of 5ort 2ashington in 1KKL.+ &esolutely" she stayed at her post in the face of heavy enemy fire" ably acting as a matross *gunner+. 5or her heroic role" 4eneral 2ashington himself issued her a #arrant as a noncommissioned officer. 'hereafter" she #as #idely hailed as NSergeant Molly.N ! flagstaff and cannon stand at her gravesite at Carlisle" >ennsylvania. ! sculpture on the battle monument commemorates her courageous deed.

A11endix C Fiddlers ;reen

2e &edlegs are indeed a very privileged group. 8n addition to the protection of our >atron Saint during life" #e can loo( for#ard to our o#n special heaven after the sounding of A'aps.@ 8 refer" of course" to 5iddler%s 4reen. 7o#n through the ages" all purveyors of the fire Cmembers of the ancient profession of stonehurlers" catapulters" roc(eteers and gunners" better (no#n as 5ield !rtillerymenChave discussed this special place in the hereafter" #here someday each of us #ill be privileged to roam. 'here are as many tales of the 4reen as there are old artillerymen. 'he stories are rich #ith the smell of gunpo#der and campfires and flavored #ith a taste of artillery punch. 8magine" if you #ill" a starry night in south#estern O(lahoma ;ust after the Civil 2ar. ,estled in the shado#s of the 2ichita Mountains is a battery of smoothbore cannon camped for the night. !s the campfires dim and the flas(s of rum and lemon empty" the conversation turns to life in the hereafter. ! rugged" old chief of section is surprised to learn that all present have not heard of the special destiny of &edlegs. !s the young cannoneers listen intently" he shares #ith them the legend of 5iddler%s 4reen. 8t is generally conceded" he explains" that the souls of the departed eventually end up in heaven or hell. 6eaven lies about six miles do#n the dusty road to eternity" and &edlegs get there by turning left at the first crossroad. 5rom this same ;unction" hell is about eight or nine miles straight ahead. 'he road%s easy to identify= it%s the one paved #ith good intentions. ! little #ay do#n the road to hell" there is a sign pointing to a trail that runs off to the right of the main road. 8t reads A5iddler%s 4reenC!rtillerymen Only.@ 2hen artillerymen die" their souls are assembled in the battery area and they%re regrouped into gun sections. 'hen" they load their belongings on a caisson or limber" point their lead team do#n that long road to eternity and move out at a trot. ?i(e most crusty old soldiers" they face the call to eternal damnation and pass by the turnoff to heaven. ut unli(e the others" artillerymen are met by a road guide at the next turnoff Cthe road to 5iddler%s 4reen. 'he road to hell" #hich lies beyond" is cro#ded #ith engineers" infantrymen" cavalrymen and other soldiers" not to mention the droves of sailors and Marines *non-5ield !rtillery+. ut at this point" 5ield !rtillerymen bid fare#ell to their old 23

comrades of other branches and services" and #heel their teams do#n the trail to the 4reen. 'he 4reen nestles in a large valley spotted #ith trees and crossed #ith many cool streams. One can see countless tents and several large buildings in the center. ?aughter can be heard from afar. !t the entrance are several long pic(et lines for the teams. !rtificers are on hand to service the pieces after the long march. 'here is a representative of the 4reat 4unner to scan the rolls of the Orders of Saint arbara and to attest to the fact that all #ho are see(ing entrance are true &edlegs. Once certified" true artillerymen are met #ith open arms and immediately given a generous flas( of that immortal nectar Cartillery punch. 5iddler%s 4reen is a uni<ue place. 8t is believed to be the only heaven claimed by a professional group as exclusively its o#n. *Even the Marines" #ho didn%t choose 5ield !rtillery" only claim to guard the streets of someone else%s heaven.+ 'he 4reen is a gathering place of rugged professional soldiers. 'heir claim to fame is that they served their pieces #ell and selflessly #hile on earth. 'he souls of all departed &edlegs are camped here" gathered in comradeship. 8n the center of their countless tents and campfires is an old canteen store #here li<uor is free. 'here are taverns and dance halls. Credit is goodB no <uestions as(ed. 'here is al#ays a glass" a friend and a song. !t any hour of the day or night" one can hear old cannoneers singing A'he Caisson Song.@ 7uty consists of full-time !O&. 'here isn%t even a duty roster. Everything is strictly nonregulation. 'he cho# is plentiful and good" and there is no #aiting in line. 'he main pastimes are dancing" drin(ing and singing all day" drin(ing and singing all night. 'he 4reen flo#s #ith rum" #his(ey and pleasures (no#n only to a fe# on earth. 'he chiefs of artillery" old battery commanders" chiefs of firing batteries" section chiefs and gunners do#n through the last cannoneer Call are here. Many are even reunited #ith s#eethearts of their youth. >eriodically" an artilleryman feels a compulsion to continue do#n the road to hell. 6e bids fare#ell to his comrades" repac(s his gear" fills his canteen" ma(es provisions for his horse and departs for the main road" turning south to#ard hell. 6e #as not forced to leave the 4reen" but felt he must of his o#n accord. ut don%t despairF ,ot a single &edleg has ever made it all the #ay to hell. 6is canteen of artillery punch #ould be emptied long before he made it" and he%d return to the 4reen for a refill Cnever again to leave. 'he legend of 5iddler%s 4reen has been aptly summari3ed in a brief poem= 6alf#ay do#n the trail to hell" 8n a shady meado# green" !re the souls of many departed &edlegs Camped near a good old-time canteen. !nd this eternal resting place 8s (no#n as 5iddler%s 4reen. 'hough others must go do#n the trail 'o see( a #armer scene" ,o &edleg ever goes to hell" 24

Ere he%s emptied his canteen. !nd so returns to drin( again" 2ith friends at 5iddler%s 4reen. 'he campfires die out" and the &edlegs do3e off to sleep" (no#ing 5iddler%s 4reen a#aits them and all their cannon-coc(ing brethren in the life hereafter. 'his" then" is the story of 5iddler%s 4reen. 'here are many versions. 'his one is representative of them all" compiled from available #ritten and verbal accounts. Of course" occasionally stories circulate to the effect that the 4reen is shared #ith sailors" cavalrymen" etc. 7on%t you believe itF Only the officers and soldiers of the noblest arm Cthe )ing of attle" the 5ield !rtilleryCcould continue to en;oy the comradeship and spirit of their most honored and traditional branch after death. .ust as in life" #here not all are privileged to be 5ield !rtillerymen" so too" after death may only these privileged fe# en;oy the re#ards of a special heaven that is uni<uely their o#n. So fello# &edlegs" as #e march-order and begin our road into the Dappropriate year of service since 1KKCE year of service to our nation" #e can proceed #ith confidence. >rotected by Saint arbara" #e need fear nothing. !nd even if #e should collide #ith the roc(s of temptation or bog do#n in the <uagmire of sin" remember= your comrades #ill be #aiting by the campfire at 5iddler%s 4reen.

A11endix 3 A11ro1riate #usic and C0oral Selections

AO%&eilly%s 4one to 6ell @ A)eep 'hem &olling@ A'he &ed 4uidon@ A'he !rmy 4oes &olling !long @ A'he Mountain attery@ 'he 5ield !rtillery *and !rmy+ Song" A'he Caissons 4o &olling !long @

A11endix 5 Field Artillery Punc0 Cere4onies

>resident of the Mess= AOn this auspicious occasion of Saint arbara%s 7ay" it is only proper that #e give special recognition to the ne# gunners #ho have ;oined our ran(s since the last celebration. 'his is a most important moment in every &edleg%s professional 25

development" for it is at this time he learns the secrets of the 5ield !rtillery%s most dreaded #eaponC5ield !rtillery >unchF@ D'he >resident then moves to his position.E A4unner" post the limberF@ DOnce the cart is in position" the >resident proceeds.E ACommanders" postF@ D'he battalion commanders move to their designated positions.E AEach ne# gunner" #ho has proved himself by performing his duties as a true &edleg should" is entitled to learn the secrets of our fearsome mixture. One must remember" ho#ever" that this most po#erful of all #eapons is to be used ;udiciously and only in dire emergency such asB upon notification of an unannounced inspection or immediately before a promotion list is publishedB ;ust before courts martial or to clean the bores of cannon or to rene# the firepo#er of old artillerymen. 2atch and listen carefully. attalion Commander 1= A5irst comes the blood of the !merican Eagle Cso that our rounds #ill fly straight and true. @ DMixer adds red fluidE attalion Commander 9= as mu33le blast.@ DMixer adds dar( fluidE attalion Commander 1= oppose us.@ DMixer adds yello# fluidE attalion Commander A= days.@ DMixer adds green fluidE attalion Commander C= D>lunges bell rammer into the mixture and stirs carefully as dry ice comes into contact #ith #arm #ater and gives off a cloud of vaporE attalion Commander L= A5inally" a pinch of gunpo#der for flavor. @ 26 A'he bile of a leprechaun Cso his luc( may follo# us all our A!dd the #rath of 6adesCto bring devastation upon all #ho A!dd the breath of the 7ragon C(no#n to &edlegs every#here

D>ass the cup and tasteE A4ood" no# it%s perfect. @ 'he follo#ing !rtillery >unch Ceremony is provided courtesy of the 1st attalion" 190th 5ield !rtillery. >resident of the Mess= A8t is time for the Master of the >unch to come for#ard to prepare the punch according to the centuries-old tradition begun by stonehurlers and fusiliers.@ Master of the >unch= A!rtillery punch has a long and glorious history. 8t has been en;oyed by artillerymen" #herever they gatherB at socials as a source of courage" or at any time a true &edleg feels the need. @ A!rtillery punch is a substantive bre# of medical value. 8t #ill cure #hat ails you" or it #ill ensure you don%t care. 2e #ean our children on it and carry it in our thermos ;ugs to #ard off the #inter%s chill. 8n a pinch" it is an effective bore cleaner for the cannon" lubricant for the breech or propellant for the missile.@ A'rue artillerymen maintain a base for the punch in their homes at all times and en;oy it at their leisure. 8n preparation for our gathering" 8 too( a <uantity of my private stoc(" sealed it in a flippy and buried it beneath a pig sty. 'here it has been aging and" as tradition re<uires" on a moonless night last #ee(" 8 dug it up and #ill no# lay it do#n as the base for our mixture.@ D'he Master of the punch ta(es a flippy" brushes off the mud and pours its contents into the container in the punch bo#l.E Master of the >unch= A'he base" ladies and gentlemen" traces its heritage to the Mecca of all 5ield !rtillerymenC loc( 6ouse" Signal Mountain C#here every &edleg learns to cut a charge.@ ACharge 9 is the champagne" #hich signifies the <uality of the artillery Cthe )ing of attle. !s it is #ell-(no#n" #e artillerymen lend dignity by our mere presence. @ ACharge 1 is good corn s<uee3in%s" #hich remind us of our !merican heritage as citi3ensoldiers #ho served honorably and #ell at a moment%s notice. @ ACharge A" <uality scotch" represents our ritish heritage. 8t recalls our noble allies #ith #hom #e have fought many rounds and #ith #hom #e guard freedom today. @ ACharge C" a cognac" represents the 5rench" #ho contributed so much to the #inning of our national freedom and #ho have provided many fine artillery pieces for our !rmy. @ 27

ACharge L is a blended bourbon to serve as the catalyst that binds our punch together. 8t represents all the services" all the men of arms and all our allied nations. !nd it serves to remind us of our common bond" and that no one arm can do it all. 2e must have a combined arms team on the field of battle. @ A'he 5inal Charge is a red elixir representing the color of artillery and reminding us of the blood shed by so many in the pursuit of freedom. @ Master of the >unch= sip and states=E D'a(es a large soup spoon and stirs the punch" ta(es a small

A'his punch is not <uite right Csomething is missing. 2hat have #e forgotten gentlemenP @ 7esignated Mess D6olds a soc(E Member= A'his represents the basic soldier" #ithout #hom #e could do nothing and these D2aves #omen%s hoseE represent the ladies #ho ma(e all things #orth doing. @ D6olds up oil and primerE A'his represents those iron monsters Cthe artillery piecesC#e have learned to love and this primer is needed to get all things startedCincluding our punch.@ DMess member places items in the center bo#l.E Master of the >unch= A8 believe that did it. ,o# 8 #ill have the most expendable member of the mess provide us #ith an expert opinion as to the suitability of the >unch. Mr. /ice" please come for#ard and test the >unchF @ DMaster of the >unch pours a cup of the punch and hands it to Mr. /ice" #ho drin(s it and pronounces it fit to drin(.E Mr. /ice= guests.@ AMaster of the >unch" 8 hereby declare this punch fit for our honored

Master of the >unch= AD,ame of the presiding officer or distinguished guestE" #ould you please do us the honor of tasting our punchP @ DMaster of the >unch pours a cup of the punch and hands it to the presiding officer or distinguished guest.E >residing Officer or D7rin(s the punch and announces=E 7istinguished 4uest= A'his is a fine (ettle of punch Csuitable for all present. @ 28

Master of the >unch= A!s #e serve this bre#" there is no better time to ;oin in songF ?et us sing to our heritage C;oin me in >'he Caissons=.@ D!ll sing A'he Caisson Song.@E ACharge your cups for a final toastF@ Mr. >resident= the evening.@ AMaster of the >unch" 8 direct that you present the final toast of

Master of the >unch= AMen and #omen of the D-nitE. 2e have toasted our country" our branch and our command. ut #e have not saluted one extraordinarily important groupCour gallant men of the 5ield !rtilleryFF @ D'oastE Mr. >resident= dismissed.@ D'#o raps of the gavelE A8 hereby declare this celebration

A11endix F Field Artillery Punc0 <eci1es

'here are many variations of artillery punch as there are imaginative artillerymen #ho pull cor(s as proficiently as they pull lanyards. 'he camaraderie of !rtillerymen is exhibited not ;ust on Saint arbara%s 7ay" but the #hole year through. So here are a fe# variations on traditionCto be en;oyed #herever and #henever artillerymen mass their fires around a punch bo#l. ?est the honored reputations of gunners as dilettantes in the concoction and imbibing of delectable punches be lost in this computer age" it seems proper that information on preparing the historical libations that #armed and gladdened the hearts of &edlegs of old be forthcoming. 5rom the latter part of the 10th century" punches have been popular for all social affairs" particularly among military units. -ni<ue recipes often became associated #ith certain regiments either by virtue of invention or fre<uency of serving at their social functions and" in time" became identified by the regiment%s name. 'he name" itselfCpunchCis derived from the 6industani or -rdu #ord Apan;"@ meaning Afive"@ thus being descriptive of the five ma;or ingredients of a true punch. English regiments allegedly brought home from 8ndia this tradition of punch ma(ing and drin(ing" from #hence it spread to the !merican colonies and subse<uently to state militia organi3ations" then to the Continental !rmy" and eventually to its &egular !rmy successors. 6ence punch and punches are old !rmy traditions Cto be treated #ith proper respect by all present-day #arriors. 6ere#ith follo# a fe# distinguished artillery representatives. 29

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0irst Arti$$er% P+nc by M4 *&et+ 4eorge &uhlen" the 5ield !rtillery .ournal" March-!pril 1:KK. A!bout 1:10" the #ido# of 4E, !lanson &andol" an officer of the 5irst !rtillery during and after the Civil 2ar" gave this recipe to my father" then stationed at the >residio of San 5rancisco. Mrs. &andol said it had been used by the 5irst !rtillery for many years" dating bac( to Civil 2ar times" #hen peach brandy #as sometimes substituted for champagne. @ >repare a pint of triple-strength blac( tea and a pint of triple-strength green teaB then blend the t#o together. >lace in a suitable large container" either glass or croc(ery" 3 pound of loaf sugar. 4rate upon it the rinds of three lemonsB then add their ;uice and the ;uice of t#o oranges. >our the boiling tea mixture over this. Stir #ell" cover and set aside to cool. 2hen cool" add in this order" stirring slo#ly" 9 <uarts .amaica *,O' >uerto &ican+ rum" 1 <uart good-bodied sherry and 1 <uart brandy. Mix #ell" cover and let stand for several days" preferably a #ee(" in a cool place. 2hen ready for use" pour the mixture over a bloc( of ice in a large punch bo#l and add 1 or A <uarts champagne" #hich greatly improves the taste of the punch and gives it life. 'he <uantities given above are suitable for small groups such as #ere found on one or t#o company postsCabout 1C to 90 people. 8t is alleged that #hen other branches of the service #ere entertained" it #as sometimes necessary to dilute the punch #ith an e<ual amount of mineral #ater. Arti$$er% P+nc by 4eorge . >o#ell AEveryone (no#s artillery punch #as first made of brandy and red #ine" but today there are as many different recipes as there are &edleg bartenders. 8 don%t claim my recipe is the >one and only"= but it is the one 8 concocted #hen detailed to prepare artillery punch for a change of command ceremony at 5ort Clayton" Canal Qone" in 1:CC. 'he primary considerations #ere to ma(e the punch inexpensive yet maintain the traditional taste and bou<uet. 'o meet the first re<uirement" 8 used vod(a and cold tea because they #ere relatively inexpensive and tasteless. 'he second re<uirement #as met by using the original brandy and claret #ine. @ 1 brandy 12 vod(a 9 claret #ine 3 cointreau 9 cold tea *bre#ed medium strong+ 2 soda d lemon ;uice

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8f a standard measuring cup is used as a unit of measure" this recipe #ill ma(e about one gallon of punch. Arti$$er% P+nc by Colonel &oger M. ?illy 1 bottle #his(ey 1 bottle sherry 1 bottle champagne 1 bottle burgundy 1 bottle club soda 1 bottle sauterne

>our over a large piece of ice. '#o rounds serve about 9C people. Arti$$er% P+nc by ?aurie 6elmich 1 pound sugar 1 lemons 9 oranges 1 <uart strong tea 1 <uart champagne 1 <uart Old .amaica &um 1 <uart sherry 2 pint brandy

>ut sugar in bo#l" add grated rind of three lemons" ;uice of t#o lemons" ;uice of t#o oranges" pour in boiling tea. Cover and cool. 2hen cool" add rum" sherry and brandy. Chill. 2hen ready to serve" add champagne. 7ilute #ith one or t#o <uarts of soda for other branches of service. 'he preceding recipes #ere courtesy of the Officers% 2ives% Coo(boo(" 5ort Sill" O(lahoma. Arti$$er% Mi$itia P+nc 2 pint brandy : pint dar( rum 2 pint gin 1 <uart strong tea 2 pint rye #his(ey 2 pound bro#n sugar A ounces benedictine A ounces orange ;uice 1 ounces lemon ;uice 3 bottle maraschino cherries

Combine the above items t#o days before serving. Serve from #ooden s#ab buc(et #ith gourd dipper. >lace t#o pounds of dry ice in bottom of buc(et" pour in above mixture and stir gently #ith t#o bottles of champagne. 6ave aide prepare to lead your horse home. Compliments of the 5ield !rtillery Society of the South Carolina Militia. 'he follo#ing recipe has been a great favorite of the Chatham !rtillery of Savannah" 4eorgia" for over a century and is still served at local functions. 'he Chatham !rtillery #as founded May 1" 1K0L" by &evolutionary veterans living near Savannah. 8ts modern 31

descendants are 6ead<uarters attery" A0th !rmored 7ivision !rtillery" and attery " 110th 5ield !rtillery" 4eorgia !rmy ,ational 4uard. Chatham !rtillery >unch 1 lb green tea in 9 gallons cold #ater" steep Overnight" then strain 1 gallons pin( Cata#ba #ine 1 gallon rum 1 gallon brandy

1 gallon rye #his(ey C lbs bro#n sugar 9 <uarts cherries 1 do3en lemons *;uiced+ 1 gallon gin

Combine and let the stoc( sit for a #ee( or t#o in glass bottles. 'his aging period is <uite important. 'o serve" pour over a bloc( of ice in a large punch bo# and add 19 <uarts of champagne. Servers A0 thirsty !rtillerymen. !fter consuming this punch" stay a#ay from open flames and spar(-producing items. 4unners >unch 2hen time and availability of ingredients *by local ac<uisition+ permitted" the 1d !rmored 5ield !rtillery attalion" #hile on occupation duty after 2orld 2ar 88. >assed a fe# uncommonly pleasant hours consuming their traditional combat beverage I e<ual parts Cointreau" cognac and champagne *C1+ #hich soon became (no#n as 4unners >unch. 'he 1d 5ield !rtillery veterans heartily recommend it for serious consideration and consumption by today@s gunners. 'o 1 <uart triple-strength blac( *or green+ tea" add the ;uice of 19 lemons and then s#eeten to taste #ith sugar. !dd R pint curacao" R pint brandy and 1 <uart .amaica rumB let stand for several hours" preferably overnight" in a cool place *potato cellar" sno#ban(" etc.+ Over a bloc( of ice in a punch bo#l" pour approximately e<ual parts of the above base" burgundy #ine and carbonated #ater. 'he recipe should <uench the thirst of 19 to 1C people. 5ran Carroll@s !rtillery >unch 1 <uart brandy 1 bottle sherry #ine 1 bottle Maraschino cherries #ith ;uice

1 <uart rye #his(ey 1 <uart red" dry 5rench #ine

!dd 1 <uart club soda ;ust before serving. 5loat lemon slices on top. ChargeF Second 6orse >unch Mix a <uart of light rum" a <uart of peach brandy" and a pint of lemon ;uice. 8n this" dissolve 0 tablespoons of bro#n sugar and then add 10 tablespoons of bitters and A <uarts of mineral #ater. 'radition says there should be a rusty stirrup in the bottom of the punch bo#l. En;oyF

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Lieutenant General Randall Redleg requests the pleasure of your o!pany at the "nited #tates $r!y %ield $rtillery #aint &ar'ara(s )ay *ele'ration #aturday+ the %ourth of )e e!'er at si,-thirty o( lo . %ort /here0er *lu' &allroo!
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