Enlistment
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Enlistment
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Getting Started
To join the Utah Civil War Association, contact
our recruitment officer at beckstrandjake@yahoo.com.
You can also join at one of our events or meetings.
Civilian, medical, and enlisted military impressions are welcome.
Every member must be familiar with our safety information and take the safety quiz.
All new members are required to fill out our New Member Application and deliver it to one of the commanding offers.
What Will It Cost?
As a recruit, you will need to equip yourself with a uniform and
a weapon.
Annual dues: $15 dollars for individual $20 dollars for family
Equipment
To purchase all your equipment at once can be quite a daunting task. Therefore we recommend that it is purchased slowly over time. The following is a list of necessary equipment for a few different impressions. We highly recommend that you talk with one of our veteran members before buying anything. There is a wealth of information available; members can help you save money and develop a great impression.
Mainstream Sutlers- You can get everything you need from any of these sutlers. The good news is they are much cheaper than the progressive sutlers listed below, and thus great for a reenactor on a budget. The bad news is they are not nearly as authentic as the the progressive sutlers. We do welcome both.
Fall Creek Sutler - Slow delivery, not so polite.
Frazer Brothers - Excellent leathers and quick delivery.
Blockade Runner - General Sutler with some good specials.
Regimental Quatermaster - One of the best.
CD Jarnaginco - Old and trusted sutler.
Progressive Sutlers- The gear you get from these is some of the best on the market. Some groups we fall in with require items from these sutlers.
Daley Historical Reproductions http://www.cjdaley.com
Gabreil's Banner Clothing http://www.gabrielsbanner.com/10thvirginia/sutlery.htm
Country Cloth, Charlie Childs http://www.crchilds.com/
Dan Wambaugh http://danwambaugh.tripod.com/
Skillet Licker http://www.skilletlicker.com
Tart, Brantley & Benjamin http://www.bentart.com
Woodburn Blankets http://www.hometown.aol.com/rmwoodburn/myhomepage/sale.html
Hats
Clearwater Hat Company http://www.clearwaterhats.com
Dirty Billy Hats http://www.dirtybillyshats.com/
TP & H Trading Company http://www.benderhats.com/
For High Quality Defarbed Muskets
Lodgewood Mfg http://www.lodgewood.com/
John Zimmerman http://www.edsmart.com/jz/index.htm
Regimental Quatermaster http://www.regtqm.com/
High Quality Leather Gear
Missouri Boot and Shoe (Excellent Place for Shoes as well) http://missouribootandshoe.tripod.com/index.htm
Dell's Leather Works http://www.dellsleatherworks.com/contact.htm
C & D Jarnigin http://www.jarnaginco.com
Frazer Brothers http://www.frazerbrothers.com/
Military Impressions (Please speak with a member of the group before buying anything)
Confederate Uniform
1. Jacket/Coat - Our first preference is an enlisted frock coat or civilian sack coat. Our second preference is a four button mystery jacket or a commutation jacket without trim. Because we travel out of state, a frock coat will work for almost any theater of war during any time.
Recommended Sutler for Coat or Jacket
Daley Historical Reproductions http://www.cjdaley.com/
Dan Wambaugh http://danwambaugh.tripod.com/
Country Cloth, Charlie Childs http://www.crchilds.com/
Skillet Licker http://www.skilletlicker.com
2. Slouch Hat
3. Brogans and Wool Socks
4. Shirt and Braces (Suspenders)
Federal Uniform
1. US Frock or Four Button Sack Coat and Sky Blue Federal Trowsers
2. Federal Forage Cap
3. Brogans and Wool Socks
5. Shirt and Braces (Suspenders)
Weapons (For safety purposes, it is essential that the musket has three bands)
1. Any three band muskets- 1853 Enfield, 1842, 1855 or 1861 Springfield or CS Richmond (Richmond is a confederate issue musket only)
2. Cleaning Supplies- Worm, Nipple wrench, Nipple Pick, Jag, Brushes
3. Bayonet- (If the bayonet is purchased with the musket, you can be sure it will fit; if not, some fitting may be required.)
Use only Black Powder when firing blanks.
Accoutrements
1. Cartridge Box and Sling to match musket, Cap Pouch, Belt and Buckle and Bayonet Scabbard (springfield scabbard avoid the enfield style sccabard)
2. Haversack
3. Canteen
Bivouacking (Camping) Gear
1. Gum Blanket or Ground Cloth
2. Wool Blanket
3. Cooking Gear- Tin Cup, Billie Cup (Small Mucket), Tin Plate or Canteen Half, Silverware, Pot or frying pan.
4. Handkerchief
The group has some equipment that can be loaned, but you must let your company commander know before the event.
Civilian Impression
We welcome civilian impression and medical impressions. Families are welcome.
Suggested Books
Hard Tack and Coffee John B Billings
The Encyclopedia of Civil War Usage: An Illustrated Compendium of the Everyday Language of the Soldiers and Civilians. Cheryl Garrison, Webb B. Garrison
Complete Black Powder Handbook
Echoes of Glory Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy
Echoes of Glory Illustrated Atlas of the Civil War
Drill Links
http://www.10thbattalion.org/school.php