Rules and Regulations
Safety:
A. In order to reduce the possibility of an accident or injury to a member of the Battalion, any guests, spectators or other reenactors, each Company Commander shall ensure that each participant under his command is able to perform basic loading and firing drill in a safe and efficient manner. New recruits shall receive mandatory firearms safety indoctrination prior to participating in a battalion event.
B. In order to participate in an event where firearms MAY be fired, every participant shall submit to a weapons inspection. This inspection shall ensure that the weapon is in proper working order. This inspection shall require: A clean and clear bore, no loose or unsafe parts, and that the lock /safety performs in its proper manner. Hammers shall be inspected to ensure they are centered so they strike the cone evenly and do not crush or deform the percussion caps.
C. A cartridge box inspection shall also be performed prior to the commencement of each day's activities which may include the possible firing of weapons. Cartridge boxes will have tins appropriate for the box. No worms, ball screws or other cleaning gear may be carried in the cartridge box.
D. In case of a weapon malfunction while on the line, the soldier shall pass his weapon to a file closer previously selected and identified as the safety officer, who will inspect the weapon and attempt to determine if it can be safely repaired. If it is necessary to use a worm to clear the weapon, the file closer will make a determination if this is practical under the circumstances present at the time. If it can be done safely, a worm may be used to clear the bore of the fouled piece. The worm will then be immediately removed from the ramrod and the rod will be immediately returned to its pipes. After the weapon is cleared the file closer will return it to the weapon. Before firing the soldier’s file partner shall inspect the weapon to ensure that the ramrod is back in its pipes. The first round fired shall be aimed at the ground in front of the company.
Food: There will be a ration issue.
A. Fruits and vegetables must be in season to a particular campaign area if one plans to carry fresh fruit. Information regarding this will be provided by the Military Commander prior to each event in the newsletter.
B. Types of meat will be: salt pork, slab bacon.
C. Year - round staples will be: corn meal, beans, peas, white rice, goober peas, parched corn, early (red) potatoes, yams.
Cooking Equipment:
A. Frying pans should be made of stamped sheet steel riveted to either stamp steel or hand forged handles. Cast iron skillets are not correct to the period. Documentation shows that soldiers used canteen halves as a creative substitute for a frying pan with forks, split branches or whatever available for handles. A forked tree branch over the fire makes an excellent cooking implement for meat. A cast iron pot used by the company mess would be acceptable for appropriate events (garrison events).
B. Metal fire grates and spits will not be used.
C. Knives, forks, and spoons must be of Civil War style. The forks are generally three-pronged, and utensils are either bone or wooden handled. DO NOT USE STAINLESS STEEL.
Original utensils are affordable and can usually be found at flea markets, antique stores and civil war shows. Reproduction utensils can be obtained by sutlers at reenactments and by mail order. TRY TO GET ORIGINALS.
Camping:
A. Camps will be run in military fashion.
B. Soldiers will be subject only to orders from their own Officers and NCOs. Nevertheless, all enlisted men shall show proper military courtesy to the Officers and NCOs of other units within the Battalion.
C. On arriving to camp, you are expected to report to the military commander so you can be added to the company roll.
D. If it becomes necessary to leave camp, members must obtain permission from the Military Commander or the next in command if the Military Commander is unavailable.
E. Conversation in camp should be that of the typical Civil War soldier. First person should be used unless otherwise instructed. Modern conversation shall not be used.
F. Firewood will not be hoarded in camp areas. Each unit shall stockpile only enough firewood for each day they are in camp.
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Parking Area:
Front part of Endview Plantation Property; to the right of the Plantation House. See site map & look for parking signs. No participant vehicles will be allowed into camp or into the spectator parking lot.
A. In order to reduce the possibility of an accident or injury to a member of the Battalion, any guests, spectators or other reenactors, each Company Commander shall ensure that each participant under his command is able to perform basic loading and firing drill in a safe and efficient manner. New recruits shall receive mandatory firearms safety indoctrination prior to participating in a battalion event.
B. In order to participate in an event where firearms MAY be fired, every participant shall submit to a weapons inspection. This inspection shall ensure that the weapon is in proper working order. This inspection shall require: A clean and clear bore, no loose or unsafe parts, and that the lock /safety performs in its proper manner. Hammers shall be inspected to ensure they are centered so they strike the cone evenly and do not crush or deform the percussion caps.
C. A cartridge box inspection shall also be performed prior to the commencement of each day's activities which may include the possible firing of weapons. Cartridge boxes will have tins appropriate for the box. No worms, ball screws or other cleaning gear may be carried in the cartridge box.
D. In case of a weapon malfunction while on the line, the soldier shall pass his weapon to a file closer previously selected and identified as the safety officer, who will inspect the weapon and attempt to determine if it can be safely repaired. If it is necessary to use a worm to clear the weapon, the file closer will make a determination if this is practical under the circumstances present at the time. If it can be done safely, a worm may be used to clear the bore of the fouled piece. The worm will then be immediately removed from the ramrod and the rod will be immediately returned to its pipes. After the weapon is cleared the file closer will return it to the weapon. Before firing the soldier’s file partner shall inspect the weapon to ensure that the ramrod is back in its pipes. The first round fired shall be aimed at the ground in front of the company.
Food: There will be a ration issue.
A. Fruits and vegetables must be in season to a particular campaign area if one plans to carry fresh fruit. Information regarding this will be provided by the Military Commander prior to each event in the newsletter.
B. Types of meat will be: salt pork, slab bacon.
C. Year - round staples will be: corn meal, beans, peas, white rice, goober peas, parched corn, early (red) potatoes, yams.
Cooking Equipment:
A. Frying pans should be made of stamped sheet steel riveted to either stamp steel or hand forged handles. Cast iron skillets are not correct to the period. Documentation shows that soldiers used canteen halves as a creative substitute for a frying pan with forks, split branches or whatever available for handles. A forked tree branch over the fire makes an excellent cooking implement for meat. A cast iron pot used by the company mess would be acceptable for appropriate events (garrison events).
B. Metal fire grates and spits will not be used.
C. Knives, forks, and spoons must be of Civil War style. The forks are generally three-pronged, and utensils are either bone or wooden handled. DO NOT USE STAINLESS STEEL.
Original utensils are affordable and can usually be found at flea markets, antique stores and civil war shows. Reproduction utensils can be obtained by sutlers at reenactments and by mail order. TRY TO GET ORIGINALS.
Camping:
A. Camps will be run in military fashion.
B. Soldiers will be subject only to orders from their own Officers and NCOs. Nevertheless, all enlisted men shall show proper military courtesy to the Officers and NCOs of other units within the Battalion.
C. On arriving to camp, you are expected to report to the military commander so you can be added to the company roll.
D. If it becomes necessary to leave camp, members must obtain permission from the Military Commander or the next in command if the Military Commander is unavailable.
E. Conversation in camp should be that of the typical Civil War soldier. First person should be used unless otherwise instructed. Modern conversation shall not be used.
F. Firewood will not be hoarded in camp areas. Each unit shall stockpile only enough firewood for each day they are in camp.
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Parking Area:
Front part of Endview Plantation Property; to the right of the Plantation House. See site map & look for parking signs. No participant vehicles will be allowed into camp or into the spectator parking lot.
