Official ACWGC Union Army General rank promotion announcements, command appointments and UA awards are made on the Parade Ground. The Mess Tent serves as a casual place for all club members to socialize, drink or have a meal, as long as they spend Yankee dollars! And, as much as we like to accommodate our Southron brethren, they will not be able to vote in any polls held here, or gain access to the restricted areas.
Thought I'd mention, the use of roman numerals to designate corps is also a modern convention. You won't see them in Overland. We used 1st 2nd 3rd instead of I II III. Like the roman legionnaire in the bar that held up two fingers and said, "Five beers, please."
John Ferry
LTC 2/20th Corps