General Rules

• Keep in mind that reenacting is a hobby, by your own free will. You will not be asked to do anything that is demeaning or degrading or that conflicts with your religion or moral values.
• You and yours must follow the rules and regulations of the 1st Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Company "I", the 1st Missouri Battalion, and the Missouri Civil War Reenactor's Association (MCWRA).
• Do not cause embarrassment to yourself, Company "I", the 1st Missouri Battalion, or the MCWRA.
• You should be in good physical condition and mental health.
• If you have rank or authority in Company "I", know what it is and do your duty to the best of your ability. Do not abuse the rank you have been promoted to.
• Veteran members will give proper advice or assistance to those seeking help.
• New members should listen to the advice of the veteran members.
• If you do not know how to do something, ask or get help.
• If you borrow something, return it in better shape than you found it.
• Clean up your own mess, and pick up your own trash. Plastic, Styrofoam, cellophane products, petroleum-based items, or aluminum cans will not be thrown into the fire. There will be a gunnysack to store trash.
• If you have to leave camp, please let some one know of your whereabouts.
• If you wear period clothing away from the encampment (event area), remember that you represent Company "I". Be responsible to yourself and your Company.
• Anyone 17 years old or younger should have permission of his or her parent/guardian to be alone with a non-relative adult away from camp (sutlers, town, ball, etc.).
• Moderate drinking of alcohol is permitted; drunkenness is not. You are responsible for your own actions. See also #3.
• Company "I" will not tolerate underage drinking of alcohol.
• Illegal drug abuse will not be tolerated. You will be immediately dismissed from the organization.
• No physical fighting in or away from camp will be tolerated.
• No crude remarks to anyone. If something must be said, say it in private. If you have a problem with another member, work it out, or keep it to yourself.
• Profanity was used in the 1860's, but please watch what you say around women, children, and guests.
• It is up to you to supply Company "I" with any changes in your information sheet (address, phone number, email, etc.)
• You are encouraged to bring civilian friends if you want to, and they are welcome, but if you invite them to a second event, you should have them dress in period clothes. Remember that you are also responsible for your guests.
• You are responsible for the children or non-members you bring with you. This includes keeping children clean, fed, dressed within period "standards", and out of trouble.
• The last thing to be done before leaving an event is to "police" the camp. Make sure the entire camp is clean as well as where your tent was. All trash will be properly disposed of, and the fire pit extinguished and the sod replaced if necessary.
• If individual registration is required at an event, please be sure to register. Most events will have the company pre-register in advance. This is the responsibility of the Secretary.

Uniforms/Equipment and Camp Life

• When the camp is open to the public, you must maintain your use of period surroundings (uniforms or attire, eye glasses, weapons, period plates, cups and utensils, etc.) If you smoke, smoke cigars or pipes while camp is open and guests are in the area.
• If you are joining as a non-soldier impression, you should be classified (medical, civilian, scout, camp follower, lawman, gunfighter, preacher reporter, etc.) and maintain your period costume during open camp.
• The use of pistols on the field and when the camp is open to the public is restricted to officers and NCO's. If you carry a pistol, it is your responsibility to load it correctly and safely.
• No Bowie or hunting knives will be carried on the field. Save those for camp impressions if you wish.
• If you are put on a work detail, be on time for it, and do it with a show of enthusiasm. If you don't know what is expected of you, ask.
• Report for all formations a little early and be ready to go. This means weapons and equipment functioning properly, accouterments supplied with caps, cartridges, and/or water, and with the proper uniform.
• Keep talking in the ranks to a minimum, especially when orders or instructions are being given. Some talking is historically accurate, but not at all times.
• Bring enough food for you and your family. Some events will supply enough rations, but don't rely on it. It is ok to consume other member's food with their permission or in a trade, but do not "mooch" from people

Safety

• Clean the weapon you use, whether it is yours or one you borrowed it from some one.
• All bayonet scabbards must have a metal tip on the end to be carried in battle. This is an MCWRA rule.
• The maximum powder load in a cartridge is no more than 80 grains.
• Never fix bayonets in battle.
• Never draw your ramrod in battle. The only time you will draw your ramrod is during "inspection arms", and when loading the first round, but only when the commander tells you to.
• Always discharge your weapon before taking a hit. You never know where the barrel will end up pointing.