Posted: 5/18/2005 8:04:42 AM EDT
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T. I. G. E. R. VALLEY Tactical Institute Gun Education Research US Military Service Rifle Across the Course / Rattle Battle Memorial Match September 17th & 18th 2005 All proceeds of this match will be donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and the Garland, TX. Citizens Police Academy WHAT IS THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION? The Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) began in 1980 as the Col. Arthur D. "Bull" Simons Scholarship Fund. The Bull Simons Fund was created after the Iranian hostage rescue attempt to provide college educations for the 17 children surviving the nine men killed or incapacitated at Desert One. It was named in honor of the legendary Army Green Beret, Bull Simons, who repeatedly risked his life on rescue missions. Following creation of the United States Special Operations Command, and as casualties mounted from actions such as Operations "Urgent Fury" (Grenada), "Just Cause" (Panama), "Desert Storm" (Kuwait and Iraq), and "Restore Hope" (Somalia), the Bull Simons Fund gradually expanded its outreach program to encompass all Special Operations Forces. Thus, in 1995 the Family Liaison Action Group (established to support the families of the 53 Iranian hostages) and the Spectre (Air Force gunship) Association Scholarship Fund merged to form the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. In 1998 the Foundation extended the scholarship and financial aid counseling to also include training fatalities since the inception of the Foundation in 1980. This action immediately added 205 children who were now eligible for college funding. The Foundation mission is devoted to providing a college education to every child who has lost a parent while serving in the Special Operations Command during an operational or training mission. The forces covered by the Foundation are stationed in units throughout the United States and overseas bases. Some of the largest concentrations of Special Operations forces are at military bases at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Hurlburt Field, Florida; Coronado Naval Station, California; Dam Neck, Virginia; MacDill AFB, Florida; Fort Lewis, Washington; Fort Stewart, Georgia; Fort Campbell, Kentucky; Little Creek, Virginia; Fort Carson, Colorado; Royal Air Force Base Mildenhall, United Kingdom; and Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Warrior Foundation is currently committed to providing scholarship grants, not loans, to more than 500 children. These children survive over 400 Special Operations personnel who gave their lives in patriotic service to their country, including those who died fighting our nation's war against terrorism as part of "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan and the Philippines as well as "Operation Iraqi Freedom." To date, 66 children of fallen special operations warriors have graduated from college. Children from all military services have received or been offered Warrior Foundation scholarships to include: 320 Army, 164 Air Force, 35 Navy, and 3 from the Marine Corps. www.specialops.org WHAT IS THE CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY? The Garland Citizen Police Academy focuses attention on the internal values, philosophy, and operations of the Garland Police Department. Designed for citizens, the academy educates citizens about the "How’s and Why’s" of the department, and the citizen’s role in the interaction of citizens and police. Students are encouraged to share this realistic view of the department with other citizens to improve the efficiency of law enforcement in their neighborhoods through shared responsibilities and resources. www.gcpaaa.com WHY DO THESE ORGANIZATIONS NEED MY SUPPORT? It takes a Special kind of "quiet professional" to meet the exacting standards of America's Special Operations Forces. As the war on terrorism continues to unfold, Special Operations Forces will be facing new challenges all too frequently. In fact, there has never been a greater need for Special Operations Forces than right now - and Special Operations Forces will continue to be the force of choice time and time again during this tumultuous period. Special Operations personnel are conducting more missions, in more places, and under a broader range of conditions than ever before. These missions entail high operational tempos, heavy and unpredictable deployment schedules, personal hardships and, by their very nature, inordinate casualties both in operations and training. Since the Iranian hostage rescue attempt in 1980, America's Special Operations Forces have suffered casualties at over 15 times the rate of conventional forces. Most of these casualties occur at an early age, at the beginning of their careers, thus leaving behind families who have yet to accumulate the resources to provide for their surviving children's college education. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation strives to relieve Special Operations personnel of the one concern, their families, that might distract them from peak performance when they need to be - and when America needs them to be - at their very best. Today, more than 500 such deserving children exist who should not be denied the education their fallen parent would surely have wanted for them. With nearly 100 children eligible each year for college in the years 2003 through 2010, the Foundation's estimated financial need through 2010 is $34 million. Location / Time: TIGER VALLEY Shooting Facility (15 miles east of Waco on HWY 84). Firing will begin at approximately 09:00. Squading will be held at the statistical office starting at 08:00 before the match. Entry Fees: $150.00 If you would like to sponsor a military shooter that can not afford the entry fees, send the entry fee to TIGER VALLEY. If you are a military shooter who would like to be sponsored, contact us as well. Rifles: All rifles must fall into the US Military category. Example 1903 Springfield, M1 Garand, M14 / M1A, M16 / AR15, M4, and M1 Carbine (M1 Carbine for Rattle Battle only). Rifle Classifications: Service Rifle: 1903 Springfield, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, M14 / M1A, and M16 Carbine: M4, M1 Carbine Open: Any rifle, sight, and caliber (Not to exceed .338 Lapua in caliber) Ammunition: Competitors must furnish their own ammunition. No tracers or armor piercing ammunition will be allowed. All bullets must remain supersonic. Ammunition not meeting this requirement will be removed from the firing line. Targets: The standard SR for 200, 300, and the MR for 600 yards. The standard full length Silhouette rifle target and the “dog” target. (Shoulder head target) will be used for the rattle battle. Course of Fire: Saturday across the Course: Match 1: 2 Sighting shots and 20 shots for record at 200 yards, 22 minutes, standing. Match 2: 2 Sighting shots and 2 strings of 10 shots standing to sitting rapid for record at 200 yards, 60 seconds each string Match 3: 2 Sighting shots and 2 strings of 10 shots standing to prone rapid for record at 300 yards, 70 seconds each string Match 4: 2 Sighting shots and 20 shots for record at 600 yards, 22 minutes, prone Sunday Rattle Battle: Each competitor will have 10 minutes to fire eight rounds slow fire to confirm 200 yard zeros. Each competitor will then have one minute exposure on the full length (Silhouette target), and then another one minute exposure on the full length (Silhouette target) All firing will be done at the 200 yard line. Each competitor will bring a maximum of 56 rounds of ammunition to the firing line during this portion of the match. Each competitor should bring a minimum of 64 rounds. (All magazine fed weapons that are capable of holding more than ten rounds will be require to complete at least four magazine changes) Challenge: No alibis or refires because of rifle or ammunition malfunctions are allowed during any stage of these matches. General: Competitors will be required to pull targets and score. There will be no lunch break. There are five RV hook-ups, and multiple camping sites. There are also showers and restrooms available at the range. The fee is $15.00 per day for RV, and $5.00 a day per tent. Please call in advance to reserve an RV spot. There will be an awards ceremony and a Texas style barbecue dinner at the range on Saturday night. Safety: All Safety rules at TIGER VALLEY Shooting Facility will be obeyed at all times. An open bolt indicator will be inserted into the breech of all rifles when not on the firing line and firing is in progress. Rifles will not be allowed on the firing line until directed by the range officer. Bolts will not be closed until the rifle is horizontal at the shoulder. Directions to the Range: From Interstate 35 Exit 339 (Lake Waco / Lake Shore Drive exit), take Loop 340 eastward to HWY 84 (approximately 1 mile). Proceed on HWY 84 east approximately 13 miles to Watt (sign on both sides of post on right). Continue to the top of the next rise: the main gate is on the left between two modular homes (immediately after the brown one). DO NOT go past LCR 126 (Joe Russell Road) or Christmas Creek. Advanced Entries: You may register on – line at www.tigervalley.com or send your information to the following information with entry fees to the following address: Tiger Valley 6309 Scottsboro Lane Garland, TX. 75044 If you have any questions go to www.tigervalley.com or call T.J. Pillings at (214) 802-1288 "I cannot thank the Warrior Foundation enough. They gave me an opportunity that I know my father wanted me to have. They simply are the best." Stephanie Matos "Bless you for giving me a once in a lifetime opportunity. Thank you for remembering my father and his children. Your organization and this gift you have given me makes me feel like my father, who died 22 years ago, is reaching down from heaven and giving me a hug. Thank you." Meagan Powell, daughter of Col. William Powell, U.S. Army Ranger "I would not be where I am today without SOWF. I truly believe SOWF goes beyond the call of duty." Benjamin Barnard, the son of Staff Sergeant Larry Barnard who was killed in Operation Just Cause in Panama. "I want to thank all the people associated with the Warrior Foundation. All of your sincere encouragement and letters have made me feel like part of a family. My most sincere thanks to you for helping me with the financial obligations while attending the University of East Carolina." Heather Hurley, the daughter of Sergeant Major Patrick R. Hurley who was killed in Operation Desert Storm in 1991. "In October 1993, my life and my family's future dreams were shattered with notification that my husband was killed in Mogadishu, Somalia. In 1996 I was contacted by the Warrior Foundation with a generous offer for counseling and scholarship assistance for my two sons. I thought it was too good to be true. Your generous contributions will allow for my sons to fulfill the educational dreams that Matt and I had planned for them." Trish Rierson, the widow of Sergeant First Class Matthew Rierson who was killed in Somalia, October 1993. "If it wasn't for this organization, the dream of college for my son might not have been realized. My husband lost his life for his country, but thanks to the Warrior Foundation, a dream is fulfilled. A good education was the primary goal of my husband for his children. Thanks, Warrior Foundation." Terry Buege, the widow of Senior Master Sergeant Paul Buege who was killed during the Battle of Khafi, January 1991. |