NEXT RALLY: Memorial Day Weekend (24-26 May, 2012) --See the latest Updates on the previous page!
4th Fort Hood-Mounted Warfare Historic Vehicle Rally
Deadline to register: 12 May 2012--Please send your Registration and fee at the earliest opportunity.
There are a numerous people living in the vicinity of Ft Hood, throughout the state of Texas and adjacent states that have taken time and effort to restore historic military vehicles (WWII, Korean War, Vietnam vintage). Because of the age of these vehicles and the slow speeds they attain, off road activities are necessarily limited. The tank trails on Ft. Hood military reservation provide an excellent venue to exercise these historic vehicles close to paved roads in case of breakdowns and recovery.
We held the first rally on Veteran's Day weekend 2010, there are continuous queries on when Fort Hood would host another driving event. Our third event in October 2011 was a great success and we want to build on that. Looking at the calendar, we've chosen the month of MAY, 2012 for our next opportunity. Final approval will be staffed via the III Corp and Fort Hood garrison staff, but for planning purposes, registrations can be submitted at any time in order to start building our attendance roster.
This event is authorized by the Commanding General and Garrison Commander of Fort Hood. We are offering an opportunity for everyone to be able to actually get out and drive your vehicles (wheeled and tracked) in a setting that will exercise your 'warhorse' and have some fun. Fort Hood has over 400+ miles of tank trails to use over the weekend, and we'll be working to schedule a good area to maximize our driving opportunities. Because of the current security situation at Fort Hood, there is some paperwork that you’ll have to navigate to be able to get out on the tank trails, and we’ll walk you through that below.
Look forward to seeing everyone in the Spring.
--Dan Martin
There are a numerous people living in the vicinity of Ft Hood, throughout the state of Texas and adjacent states that have taken time and effort to restore historic military vehicles (WWII, Korean War, Vietnam vintage). Because of the age of these vehicles and the slow speeds they attain, off road activities are necessarily limited. The tank trails on Ft. Hood military reservation provide an excellent venue to exercise these historic vehicles close to paved roads in case of breakdowns and recovery.
We held the first rally on Veteran's Day weekend 2010, there are continuous queries on when Fort Hood would host another driving event. Our third event in October 2011 was a great success and we want to build on that. Looking at the calendar, we've chosen the month of MAY, 2012 for our next opportunity. Final approval will be staffed via the III Corp and Fort Hood garrison staff, but for planning purposes, registrations can be submitted at any time in order to start building our attendance roster.
This event is authorized by the Commanding General and Garrison Commander of Fort Hood. We are offering an opportunity for everyone to be able to actually get out and drive your vehicles (wheeled and tracked) in a setting that will exercise your 'warhorse' and have some fun. Fort Hood has over 400+ miles of tank trails to use over the weekend, and we'll be working to schedule a good area to maximize our driving opportunities. Because of the current security situation at Fort Hood, there is some paperwork that you’ll have to navigate to be able to get out on the tank trails, and we’ll walk you through that below.
Look forward to seeing everyone in the Spring.
--Dan Martin
New Participant? Some basis ground rules:
All
participants who attend event will do so in compliance with Fort Hood
regulations and policies. Violations of said policies will result in your being
escorted from the Fort Hood reservation, a fine or arrest. This event will incur no cost to the
government.
- Active Duty training or movement will take priority over this event (means we get out of the way of any unit movement or training).
- All vehicles and personnel will be pre-registered for Area Access Permit (FHT Form 210-X9-3) [$10 per adult over 17 years] and Vehicle Area Permit (FHT Form 210-X9-2) (this is the hard part...You just can’t “show up”). Deadline will be 12 May 2012.
- Everyone must attend a mandatory Orientation and Safety brief upon arrival to Fort Hood.
- Civilian off-road vehicles will not participate in this event. Participation will be limited to only historic military (wheeled and tracked) vehicles restored to military configuration.
- Weapons or replica of weapons (sidearm, longarm or crew served) must be pre-registered. Main guns for tanks or vehicle mounted artillery are OK (just need to know about it when you register your vehicle).
- Tracked vehicles will have special considerations. Contact me directly for further instructions.
What to bring:
- Your vintage “warhorse” to drive, show off, and have fun.
- Uniform and kit to match era of your vehicle. (Personnel on tracked vehicles must wear a helmet) [Kit yourself out fully, or minimum, OD style pants and shirt. Avoid t-shirts with printing or civilian hats and clothes. However, we are not going to turn anyone away].
- Drip pan (to catch any HAZMAT)
- Compass or GPS (we’ll provide maps if possible)
- Repair tools, POL, etc.
- Containers for Extra Water
- Extra fuel (jerry can)--(fuel stops will be built into the schedule of events)
- Cell phone and or radios (will request a radio freq for the weekend)
- Weapons must be registered (sidearms, longarms or crew served). Main guns for tanks or vehicle mounted artillery are authorized.
- Blank Ammo is authorized, but must be registered as well.
Environmental Concerns:
Fort Hood takes great care of the local environment. Military training has a huge impact on the
environment and everything is done to minimize presence. Movement in the training areas will be only
on existing tank trails [no brush breaking].
POL leaks: All of these vehicles leak. Tighten everything down as best you can, clean it before you show up and bring a drip pan to put down as soon as you stop. We'll have to follow Ft Hood HAZMAT procedure if there is a spill. If you regularly leave a noticeable trail of oil on the road, you need to reconsider bringing that vehicle.
Roadworthy vehicles: If you have a vehicle 90% restored and it is roadworthy and safe to drive, as long as there is a uniform OD coat of paint, I say that we're good to go (no primer, please). You MUST have proof of insurance with your vehicle to drive on post. You'll have to check with your policies to make sure you are covered.
POL leaks: All of these vehicles leak. Tighten everything down as best you can, clean it before you show up and bring a drip pan to put down as soon as you stop. We'll have to follow Ft Hood HAZMAT procedure if there is a spill. If you regularly leave a noticeable trail of oil on the road, you need to reconsider bringing that vehicle.
Roadworthy vehicles: If you have a vehicle 90% restored and it is roadworthy and safe to drive, as long as there is a uniform OD coat of paint, I say that we're good to go (no primer, please). You MUST have proof of insurance with your vehicle to drive on post. You'll have to check with your policies to make sure you are covered.
