Bylaws-
53rd PVI Bylaws – revised 2024 – includes the unit’s updated Authenticity Standards
instructional/Training documents and videos –
The 53rd PVI strives for authenticity in uniform, equipment, drill, and camp life. We strive to do things period-correct, as they were explained in the original Army manuals and tactics as well as from first-hand accounts by the soldiers. The following documents, videos, etc. are presented here to help our members achieve authenticity and help improve their impressions.
Handouts/Presentations from some past NR School Of Instruction sessions:
Story of the 12th Ohio Volunteer Infantry – presented by Mike Kraus
What Each Soldier Should Have In The Field – The Blanket Roll – presented by Paul Martinello
Campaigning – Staying Warm and Dry – presented by Paul Martinello
Pioneering – presented by Paul Parvis
Union Veterans – Service Record Summary – presented by Mike Espenshade
Gettysburg Campaign – Meade’s Pursuit of Lee (ppt) – presented by George F. Franks III
Grand Guard powerpoint presentation – by Tom Carlson
Grand Guard – Handout ( Tom Carlson)
Basic Grand Guard Layout
Other Training Documents:
Silas Casey’s 1862 Infantry Tactics: Casey’s vol.1 and Casey’s vol.2
The Letters of Elias S. Peck
Summary Of Drill For The Color Company
Dress Parade Duties – Officers and NCOs
Military Regulations Library (courtesy of the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry)
Training Videos:
Civil War Digital Digest has lots of great videos. A sampling of them are shown below. You can see their full list of videos by visiting their YouTube page.
Stacking Arms (Casey’s)
Campaigning In the Civil War – Shelter
Cartridge Box 101
Reverse Arms
Resting On Arms
Civil War Regimental Staff
Musket Tools
Blanket Stitches
Packing Your Knapsack
Field Cleaning Your Musket
Successive Formations – Drill
Evaluating Reproduction Uniforms – With Wambaugh, White, & Co.
Also, check out our Equipment page which lists items you should have in your kit as well as a list of trusted vendors.
