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Rules & Regulations
The 8th-16th Tennessee Infantry

General Rules & Regulations

All members will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will honor the Soldiers whose memories we represent.

Military courtesy will be observed to all officers; company, battalion, and so on.

A working knowledge of firearm safety must be demonstrated before anyone can fall in with or join our company.

No member of the company will carry a pistol on the field.

No member of the company will carry "live rounds" to any reenactment.

All weapons are to be a three-band style. Enfields, Springfields, Richmonds.

No loose powder is to be carried onto the field.

Dont take a hit with a loaded musket.

Muskets are to be cleaned prior to each event, and after the days scenario.

No smoking in the ranks.

No member will begin a march, drill sessions, or battle scenarios without a full canteen.

Company members will observe all event regulations in which the unit is participating.

All non-period items should be kept out of sight at all times.

Drunkenness, substance abuse, or possession of controlled substances will not be tolerated.

No body piercings are allowed. Ears, Noses, Eyebrows, or Tounges.

Members are required to drill before battles in order to participate in afternoon battles.

Members must be 16 to carry a musket on the field, unless a parent or guardian is present.

All members are to inform a company officer if they wish to leave camp.

All members must have a pass signed by a company officer if they wish to leave camp.

Roll call and drill sessions, at events, are mandatory.

All new or prospective members should talk to a company officer as to what equipment and uniform to purchase.

Any member violating safety rules or rules of conduct may be removed from the field for the duration of the event by any Officer or NCO of the company. Failure to abide by the rules of conduct is grounds for immediate dismissal from the company. Dismissal from the company requires a majority vote of members present at any given event.

There is NO smoking while in ranks.

Helpful Hints

Make sure you have a full canteen when you fall in a formation.

If you are going to take a hit, make sure your cap pouch and cartridge box are closed. Caps spill easily, and they're expensive when you lose dozens at a time.