School of the Soldier

The materials included in this portion of this website are to help you learn the structure, skills and customs of the 1860’s military. From camp organization to how to clean your musket, there were generally accepted procedures and as we acquire specifics about these subjects, they will be posted for your edification.

Click Photos above for a larger look at a solder in Civil War Uniform Various ranks and Positions. 1866

For more information from historical sources, check the papers at 

THE HOME FRONT

Baxter's (Scott's)

Inf. Manual Inf. Manual Inf. Manual

Musket's/Weapons

Knapsack/Blanket Roll

Cooking: Home and Field

General Calls on the Bugle

Drill

Picket Duty & Posting Sentries

Quartmaster/and Commissary