"Courage - a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger, and a mental willingness to endure it.”

- William Tecumseh Sherman

Regimental Headquarters

 

 

General Rules and Regulations of Participation:

  • Participants shall follow the orders and commands of the officers and NCOs of the 25th Iowa.

  • Proper military courtesy shall be observed at all times in the field.

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

  • Report to the 1st Sergeant upon arrival at an event.

  • Do not leave camp for any reason without notifying an NCO of your company and receiving an authorized pass.

  • Participants should follow the instructions of officers and NCOs of the 25th Iowa Infantry only.

  • Boys from 13 to 14 years of age may participate as functioning musicians if they demonstrate the appropriate skill, or as standard bearers.

General Rules for Safety:

  • Any participant can command the line to cease-fire if a dangerous situation arises that the leaders do not see.

  • Do NOT take a hit with a loaded musket.

  • Do NOT fix bayonet unless ordered to do so.

  • Never draw a rammer on the field.

  • Nobody will participate in an action without a full canteen of water.

  • No weapons will be discharged without clearance from an NCO or officer who will take care to warn the camp or spectators.

  • No participant will engage in hand-to-hand combat on the field, unless prearranged and choreographed by the commanders on each side.

  • All line guns are to be percussion type muskets.

  • Absolutely NO live rounds will be carried onto the field by any participant.

  • No modern guns or knives will be carried into an event.

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

  • Only officers are allowed to carry pistols.

  • No swords, cutlasses, bowie knives or other edged weapons (other than bayonets) shall be carried by a participant of the line infantry. Officers and senior NCOs may carry the appropriate period sabers.

  • Participants who use, or have used, their guns for live fire MUST inform their company commander upon arrival  at the event. These guns must under go a thorough inspection to ensure that the muzzle is free of lead particles.

General  Rules of Authenticity:

  • Participants uniforms and equipment will conform to the guidelines of the 25th Iowa. Items not authorized by these guidelines will not be allowed.

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

  • Modern clothing shall not be substituted for authentic attire, except by new recruits when absolutely necessary.

  • Only officers are authorized to wear period leather boots other than brogans.

  • Participants should take care to purchase items from recommended sutlers or to seek the approval of their officers before buying uniforms and equipment. The officers of the 25th Iowa Infantry reserve the right to not allow inferior or incorrect gear purchased from an unauthorized dealer.