Detachment 4, 2nd Bn. 24th Marines Reunion
Situation: On 23 – 25 September, 2016, a mission, if you decide to accept these orders, will be conducted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There seems to be a need for camaraderie and this 5 Paragraph Order will explain how we will adapt, improvise and overcome any obstacles, misgivings and or “Goat Rodeos” to accomplish this task!
METT-TC – (Mission, Enemy, Troops, Terrain, Time Available and Civilian Considerations)
· Civilian Considerations - a high priority here, an early recon informs us that there are mostly “friendlies” in this area no enemies observed as of this writing.
BAMCIS:
* Begin the Planning- in process and ongoing…
* Arrange Recon-mission accomplished by Joe and Barb Brooks.
* Make Recon – also accomplished by Joe and Barb, some plans still TBD.
* Complete Planning – Wil Holihan, Craig Hullinger, Larry Anderson and Joe Brooks.
* Issue Order- order issued on the Hullinger Blog under DET 4…
* Supervise – why with all these senior Officer’s and SNCO’s, supervise who…?
Mission: In the words of GySgt R. Lee Ermey “It is my firm conviction that when Uncle Sam calls, by God we go, and we do the best that we can.” Our mission then is to arrive, find shelter, then liquids, meet and greet fellow “leathernecks” and proceed to the Liberty weekend!
· WHO: Marines of Detachment (DET) 4, 2nd Bn. 24th Marines, all former members and friends of the Detachment are welcome.
· What & Why: A reunion to come together and revel in each other’s company and “tell tales of long ago.”
· Where: Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Brewhouse Inn and Suites, 1215 N. 10th Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53205, phone #414-254-3380, Fax #312-7210, POC-Sue Kinas, or skinas@gormanusa.com, Director of Sales and Marketing.
· When: Friday, 23 Sept. 2016 to Sunday, 25 Sept. 2016.
Execution: Make hotel reservations at the Brewhouse Inn and Suites, NOTE:under DET 4, special room rates, rates are good until30 days prior to the reunion! input web site and phone #’s… Make your own travel plans to arrive 23 September, 2016.
Here is a helpful hint when making your hotel reservations on line. Click on the "Group Login" and then use the Group Code "DET4". Ken Morey
Here is a helpful hint when making your hotel reservations on line. Click on the "Group Login" and then use the Group Code "DET4". Ken Morey
Friday 23 Sept. 2016, Dinner reservations have been made for Friday night “Fish Fry” and for the “Meet & Greet” at the Jacksons Blue Ribbon Pub, attached to the Brewhouse Inn. Parking is across the street.
Sat. 24 Sept. 2016, Brewery Tour, reservations for 20 have been made at Mader’s Restaurant, 1041 N. Old World 3rd Street, Milwaukee, 414-271-3377,www.maders.com. Downtown, less than a mile from the Brewhouse Inn & Suites. Some “other” options are still being arranged, stand by…
Sun. 25 Sept. 2016, Brewers afternoon baseball game for those interested,
Administrative and Logistics: “Brown Side Out/ Green Side Out” No Uniforms, civvies are the uniform of the weekend.
Command and Control: Colonel Wil Holihan, email is
and MGySgt. Joe Brooks
