Drill Resources

• Drill Network
  A great site for online drill manuals and other related information.  Pretty exhaustive.

The Battalion's musket/rifle operation and safety certification form can be found by clicking here. 

Color Guard

• CSA School of the Guides 1862  
• DOC Color Guard
• US Militia School of the Guides 1862
• Battalion Drill Manual AOT 2nd Ed.
• Duffield's School of Brigade and Evolutions of the Division 1862

Basic Drill

Great instructional video showing the basic steps to "Load in Nine Times": 

 

A much needed instructional video showing how to stack arms according to Hardee's Revised Manual.  Gives detailed steps and shows it done from different angles:

 

A brief video demonstrating most aspects of Hardee's Revised Manual of Arms:

 

 

Advanced Drill

Moving a unit onto the field by sucssessive formations:

 

Resources to Help Improve Impressions

• 1st NC Battalion Uniform Guidelines  

Campaigning in the Wet and Cold

 

Cooking in the Field

A Playlist of 20+ Videos on how to prepare rations in camp and garrison:

 

Military Courtesies

A very well made video demonstrating the proper way to salute as a Civil War soldier:

 

Understanding Civil War Tactics

Why did Civil War soldiers fight in lines?