General Information


This is a tactical reenactment and is not open to spectators!

Gate


Wendell Ford Regional Training Center  http://whfrtc.ky.gov/

Video overview of facility - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2aCfmZHd24

To view the Training Area map - Click here (.pdf file)

Cantonment Area

You need to show a government issued picture ID at the gate and be on the re-enactors list (pre-registered) to enter this event.  In addition, your vehicle must be insured and registered.

SHAEF personnel will be at this gate from 1300-2300 on Friday, October 2nd and 0600-0730 on Saturday, October 3rd.  Please do not attempt to enter except during these hours!  You will not be admitted.

Do not attempt to leave Wendell Ford by any other gate except this one!

Lodging

Wendell Ford requires an accurate count of who is staying in either the Barracks Bay or in a Private Room (chargeable housing) 30 days prior to the event.  Therefore, Event Staff must receive your PAPERWORK and PAYMENT no later than August 24, 2009 (postmark date) in order to stay in the Barracks or a Private Room.

Barracks
Barracks Bunks Buildings
Private Room
Private Rooms

Barracks Bunks:
Basic barrack bunks - 30 beds per bay - 4 bays per building.  Bring your own sheets, pillows, soap, and toilet paper.  Please keep it clean - Be considerate of your neighbors.  If you want to stay up late or snore like a chainsaw, consider getting a Private Room instead.  Barracks bunks are free but you must pre-register early (Option #1 on the Pre-Registration page) to reserve them.  No parking in front of the Barracks Bay.  You will be directed to the proper nearby parking area.  No cleaning weapons in the barracks.  No ammo or pyro in the barracks!

There are no female Barracks Bays.  Women will need to get a Private Room.  Units with at least 25 people will be given their own Barracks Bay.


Private Rooms:
Cable TV,  refrigerators, alarm clock, coffee maker and shared bathrooms.  Bring your own sheets, pillows, soap, and toilet paper.  Please keep it clean.  The $15 Private Room per night fee is exactly what Wendell Ford charges us.  Only one person per room!  You must pre-register early (Option #1 on the Pre-Registration page) to reserve a room.  No cleaning weapons in the rooms.  No ammo or pyro in the rooms!

Camping:
Two period camps are located in Training Area One.  Germans will be within walking distance from the POV asphalt plant parking area.  Period shuttle service provided as needed between both camping areas and the POV parking area at the Asphalt plant.  Camps are to be authentic re-creations of  a WWII ETO war zone.  No modern items -  No modern vehicles - No modern tents including Hexagon US military type.  If you are in the training / camping areas, you need to be dressed in uniform.  Campfires will be allowed ONLY IF conditions allow them.  Dumpsters, water, male and female port-a-johns will be available at both camps. 

There are a limited amount of hotels in Greenville, KY.

Food

Mess Hall

Mess Hall

Canteen

Canteen
Mess Hall:
The Mess Hall will be open to reenactors only on Saturday morning for an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast.  Cost for the breakfast is $7 and must be prepaid using Option #1 on the Pre-Registration page.  Breakfast will be served from 0530 - 0730.

Do not forget to take off your cover.


Canteen:
Canteen sells both snack foods/drinks, basic items, and sandwiches.  Hours are 0800 - 2000.  Phone: 270-338-9877

There are no close by restaurants to Wendell Ford.  The nearest is 10 miles away.

Vendors:

Vendors and helpers must pre-register.  If you are planning to also participate in the battle, then you pay the standard Event Fee ($20 Early Registration/$25 Late Registration).  If you only plan to sell, then you pay the Vendor Fee ($10 Early Registraion/$15 Late Registration).  No table fees and no tables available - you must bring your own.  Vendors may only sell at the POV parking lot at the Sim center!  We will be happy to post a link to your website under the Confirmed Attendance page to let people know you are coming to the event.  

Additionally, please follow these rules: 

  1. Keep it military, no velvet paintings of Elvis unless he is wearing his 3rd Armored uniform.
  2. Keep it clean.  Pick up your trash.
  3. Keep it tasteful, no large Nazi flags displays, etc.
  4. No open selling of ammo/pyro including blank ammo.  Range Control restricts all ammo in the cantonment.  All blank ammo and pyro must be kept locked in your vehicle out of sight until you are walking/riding to the Training Area.  No exceptions - Please do not try and sell ammo/pyro here.

Parking:

POV parking for camping and during the battle on Saturday will be at the Asphalt Plant parking lot inside the fence.  Directions will be available at Registration.
Private room parking is right in front of your room.  Barracks bunk parking is limited and you will be directed where to park upon arrival at the event.

Training Area:

Maps will be provided to unit commanders.  All  personal will be directed to the Training Area POV parking lot.  No personal vehicles, except period correct, will be allowed in the Training Area.  Period vehicle shuttles will be used for participants needing rides to the camping areas.  We are using Training Area 1 and 2 only.

The address for ATFE 5320.20 paperwork is:

Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center
6000 State Route 181 N
Greenville, KY  42345
Muhlenberg County



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