Our Goal is to promote and enhance the portrayal of Victorian Era Military Personnel, from all Nations, while actively participating in either of the hobbies of Cowboy Action Shooting and/or reenacting, while always striving to ensure our Attire and our Personas are appropriate to this Era, whether in the 100% percent authentic arena or while portraying a Hollywood version... With this in mind, this Web site forms a concise repository of information for anyone to use in enhancing their knowledge of the Uniforms, the Arms, the Drill and the Military History of the United States of America and certain other Nations during the Victorian Era... As such, we endeavor to honor the memories and achievements of all those individuals, great or humble, and the results they achieved while making both American and much world history... |
Positional Duty Descriptions |
| 1. The Grand Army of the Frontier is based on the pursuit of knowledge and recognition of the American military during the latter half of the 19th Century (1858-1902) through the wearing of appropriate military attire at CAS and social events. Enlistment in the Grand Army of the Frontier is FREE and open to anyone with a sound mind and character. There is no bias as to gender, age, religion and/or ethnicity. The Grand Army of the Frontier is NOT a military, paramilitary, pseudo-military, or militia organization. Rank by "brevet" and position of any individual is a mark of responsibility, not of personal power over any other member. All members are expected to conduct themselves with courtesy and respect toward their fellow members, as they would likewise expect to be treated in return. |
| 2. All Grand Army of the Frontier Department and Unit Commanders, and their respective staffs shall promote the research, study, and discussion of the American military during the latter half of the 19th century (1858-1902). |
| 3. All Grand Army of the Frontier Department and Unit Commanders, and their respective staffs shall promote the wearing of military attire by Grand Army of the Frontier members at CAS shooting and social events. Military attire may be based on uniform regulations during our period of interest, uniforms worn in the field and on campaign, or as depicted in movies and art. |
| 4. All Grand Army of the Frontier Department and Unit Commanders, and their respective staffs shall promote the participation of Grand Army of the Frontier members in local and regional CAS matches and social events. |
| 5. Each Department is encouraged to plan and execute a CAS match for Department members. |
| 6. All Grand Army of the Frontier Department and Unit Adjutants shall maintain a Roster of Grand Army of the Frontier Members in their Departments or Units, and assist the Assistant Adjutant General of the Grand Army of the Frontier insure records are accurate and up-to-date. |
| 7. Department and Unit Commanders shall appoint their respective Chiefs of Staff or second in command, Adjutants, and Senior NCO (Acting Sergeant Major, Acting First Sergeant, Acting Master-at-Arms, or Acting Gunner's Mate) as appropriate. Additional positions may be appointed as the appropriate Department or Unit Commander desires. |
| 8. All Officers and NCOs may adopt a suitable rank as part of their title to indicate they are in a position of responsibility. However, these ranks are by courtesy and will therefore be preceded by "brevet" for Army and Marine Officers; "Acting" for Naval Officers; and "Acting" for all NCOs. If a member has a rank as part of their official alias, he/she may use both in the following manner: "Captain and Brevet Major." |
| 9. The Department Chief of Staff, Adjutant, and Acting Sergeant Major shall provide active support to the Department Commander by assisting whenever and however necessary and possible. |
| 10. The Regiment/Battalion Second in Command, Adjutant, and Acting Sergeant Major shall provide active support to the Department Commander by assisting whenever and however necessary and possible. |
| 11. Company and Detachment Commanders have a unique role; they are part of their parent Regiment/Battalion, based on the interest of their members, but also report to the Department Commander for support and participation in local and regional CAS and social events. |
| 12. The Commanders of their respective organization (Army, Department, Regiment, Battalion, Company or Detachment) are the only authorized personnel who may appoint or dismiss an officer or NCO within their immediate and respective organization. However, before dismissing anyone, they MUST consult with the Commander of the Grand Army of the Frontier or his designated representatives. |
| 13. Any Officer/NCO may resign at any time for any reason without prejudice. |
| 14. If a Soldier elects to resign from the Grand Army of the Frontier for any reason, all basic personal information will be removed from the Grand Army of the Frontier Master Database as promptly as humanly possible, but the ID Number, Alias, Departmental Affiliation and Earned Awards shall remain permanently as a tribute to their Service with the Grand Army of the Frontier. |