Casey s drill manual

The System of Infantry Tactics, prepared by Brigadier General SILAS CASEY, U.S.A., having been approved by the President, is adopted for the instruction of the Infantry of the Armies of the United States, whether Regular, Volunteer, or Militia, with the following modifications viz.:— First. – That portion which requires that two companies. Manual of arms (No. 25) ARTICLE III. Loading at will and the firings (No. 26) Remarks on firing (No. 45) To rest (No. 48) To stack arms (No. 52) PART SECOND. ARTICLE I. To break to the front, to the right or left into column (No. 58) To break to the right to march to the left (No. 63) Remarks (No. 67) ARTICLE II.  · This is not a farb booklet of simplified drill. Text found in the booklet derives directly from Silas Casey's manual of arms for the rifle musket. It is copiously illustrated with period drawings.

The drill manuals used very specific terms and musical calls to direct action. A commander's control of his troops was severely affected by trees, ground cover, obstacles, and the noise of battle." Casey's manual included a third volume governing brigade and higher formations. He made two significant changes to brigade, division and. Casey's drill manual was the primary drill manual used by federal troops throughout the Civil War. The manual is largely copied from Hardee's drill manual wi. Doctrine, the Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual, and the U.S. Navy JROTC Cadet Field Manual. The uniform regulations chapter of this manual is especially important. From this chapter you Teresa Casey, and Mr. Roger Drake have given generously of their time to assist whenever needed.

This is not a farb booklet of simplified drill. Text found in the booklet derives directly from Silas Casey's manual of arms for the rifle musket. It is copiously illustrated with period drawings. Manual of arms (No. 25) ARTICLE III. Loading at will and the firings (No. 26) Remarks on firing (No. 45) To rest (No. 48) To stack arms (No. 52) PART SECOND. ARTICLE I. To break to the front, to the right or left into column (No. 58) To break to the right to march to the left (No. 63) Remarks (No. 67) ARTICLE II. Casey's Manual translated for Reenactors in a simple outline form and understandable English. Complete with diagrams and illustrations for each movement, with commentary. Great reference material for those using Casey's Drill.