January Army of the Cumberland Monthly Report

[David Danner]

Army of the Cumberland
January, 2012 Army Report
1-18-12

Western Theatre Commander General Ernest Sands:

The Army of the Cumberland January muster was 27 of 35 officers responding. We were assigned one new recruit this month. This Army has been equipped with 4 Training Officers and they are an excellent staff for the development personnel and tactics.

Twelve battles were started this month and sixteen ended. Of these sixteen, ten were victories, two were losses, there were two draws, and there were two maneuvers or West Point Training games played to an end this month.

The XIV Corps, 2nd Division and XX Corps 3rd Division have been selected for the Honor Guard this month. Congratulations gentlemen.

There are no officers currently in advanced training.

I must admit that I was never reluctant to assume Command of the Army of the Cumberland. In fact I was eager. The caliber of the personnel at the AotC has always been exemplary and downright satisfying to command. We have always accepted, trained, and developed new personnel into Command roles and into a formidable fighting force. Take a look at the entire Union Command structure and you will find many AotC officers taking the lead position on issues and for the betterment of the Club. I’m proud of the personnel and their commitment to excellence in gaming and enjoyment at the AotC and as new personnel enters our ranks greater camaraderie between personnel will develop. General Gross has made my transition into the Command position smooth and exciting and it was an easy transition of the Flag.

The following promotions and transfers will take effect immediately:

1. General Gross to XIV Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade
2. General Killeen to XO
3. General Jenssen to XX Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade
3. General Fogarty to XX Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade
4. Lieutenant Colonel Chatain to Command XX Corps, 2nd Division
5. General Shaw to XX Corps Command
6. Lieutenant Bianchi takes the Ordnance Department
7. Lieutenant Olinsky takes the Adjutant's position
8. Army Training Officers, Gross, Shaw, Barlow, Riggs
9. Lieutenant Bianchi transferred to XX Corps, 2nd Division, 4th Brigade


Current Tournament:

Negotiations are underway for an Army vs. Army Divisional Tournament, but the Rebels have responded much better than we have to the call for duty.

Award Recommendations:

August through January Sheridan Combat Medal with 11 selection points awarded to Lieutenant General Kevin Killeen 10 OBD Points

Army of the Cumberland December Awards:

Major Ferguson: Meritorious Unit Citation, 2 Award Points for after being mentioned in a dispatch by his Corps Commander

Campaign Medals This Month:

None this month

Battle Ribbons This Month:

Major Ferguson: TS Gettysburg, Out of the Mist/Battle Star, 2 Award Points

General Riggs: HPS Gettysburg, Relief of Williamsport/Hagerstown Map, 2 Award Points

Major General Ayers: HPS Antietam, Hagerstown, 2 Award Points

Major General Shaw: HPS Chancellorsville, Wilderness ’63, 2 Award Points

General Danner: HPS Gettysburg, Relief of Westernport/Hagerstown Map

General Danner: HPS Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg-Day1

General Danner: HPS Chancellorsville, Battle of Falmouth

Training Awards This Month:

None


Major Victories This Month Not Associated with a Battle Ribbon:

Major General Fogarty: HPS Vicksburg

General Gross: HPS Chickamauga

Army Conduct/Award Points for January:

XIV Corps

13 of 18 Officers mustered this month. 24 points of 35 were awarded for this month.

LT Gen Kevin Killeen XIV Corps CO

Killeen, Kevin Maj. Gen.- 10 (CR) total 20
Ayers, Paul Maj. Gen.– 1 (M) +5 (CO) 8
Bianchi, Olivier 1st LT -3 (M, D, H) 3
Pettigano, Mike1st LT - 0
Vacant AOC XIV/1/3 -0
Thompson, Philip 1st Lt. 2(M, D,) 2
Riggs, Derald Gen. 2 (M, H) 4
van der Hagan, Mark Brig. Gen. 3 (M,D,H) +5 (CO) 8
Ferguson, Lee 1st LT. 3 (M, D, H) 7
Brenner, Patrick LtCol -1 (M) 1
Vacant
Ciampa, Thomas Maj. Gen– 1 (M) 1
Nelms, Mark Gen.– 3 (M, D, H) 3
Frost, Robert Brig. Gen. 2 (M, D) +5 (CO) 7
Armstrong, John Maj. Gen. -0
Biggs, Jeff 1st Lt -0
Zapp, Mark, 1st Lt -0
Kinghorn, Andrew 1st Lt -2 (M, D) 2
Bell, James 1st LT, - 1 (M) 1



XX Corps:

By the 15th of January 2012, 4 out of 6 officers of the 1st Division have mustered, 3 out of 4 officers of the 2nd Division have mustered, and 5 out of 6 officers of the Cavalry Division have mustered. The total for December is 13 officers mustering (me included) out of 16.

Salute!



Lt. Gen. Jenssen XX Corps CO: Corps duties = 10


First Division – Cumberland Rifles

CO Maj. Gen. Shaw Division duties = 5; Muster on time = 1; Detailed report = 1; High activity = 1; Total = 8 +2 10

1st Brigade (Gen. Burke) Muster on time = 1; Total = 1
2nd Brigade (1st Lt. Whalen) Muster on time = 1; High activity = 1; Total = 2
3rd Brigade (Lt. Col. Cirillo) No report
4th Brigade (Gen. Barlow) Muster on time = 1; Detailed report = 1, Tavern Administration = 6; Total = 8
Art. Brigade (Lt. Col. Simondson) No report



Second Division – Carlin’s Cavaliers

CO Maj. Gen. Fogarty Division Duties = 5, Muster on time = 1; Detailed report = 1; High activity = 1; Total = 8

1st Brigade (Capt. Chatain) Muster on time = 1; Detailed report = 1; High activity = 1; Total = 3
2nd Brigade (Col. Johnson) No report
3rd Brigade No commander
4th Brigade No commander
Artillery Brigade (BGen. Guégan) Muster on time = 1; Detailed report = 1; Total = 2



Cavalry – Boots and Saddles – Division

CO Maj. Gen. Kolcun: Division Duties = 5, Muster on time = 1; Total = 6

1st Brigade (1st Lt. Brien) Muster on time = 1; Total = 1
2nd Brigade (Brig. Gen. Wilkes) Muster on time = 1; Total = 1
3rd Brigade No commander
4th Brigade (Col. Twitty) Muster on time = 1; Detailed report = 1; Total = 2
Horse Artillery (1st Lt. Olinsky) Muster on time = 1; Detailed report = 1; Total = 2


Administrative Points: 2 Corps Commanders, 20, 6 Division Commanders, 30, Army Commander, 15. Total: 55
Conduct Points Up to 75 per Month: 29
Award Points Up to 10 per Month: 10

Respectfully submitted,

David Danner
General
Army of the Cumberland
Commanding

[Antony Barlow]

This has been a good month for the AotC. Congratulations Gentlemen!

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