MILITARY
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
7th Regiment,
Company F, Inc.
Revision 03
adopted 09 November, 2012
Article I:
Name and Purpose
Section I, Name:
The name of this document shall be the 7th NCST, Co. F Military
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This document is called out in and
is subservient to the Constitution and By-laws of the 7th Regiment,
North Carolina State Troops, Company F, Inc. For ease of reading and for
clarity purposes the 7th Regiment, North Carolina State Troops, Company
F, Inc. will be referred to as the Company.
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First Division
Army, of Northern Virginia Safety Regulations - Current issue/version.
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Heitman’s
Simplified Hardee’s and Skirmish Drill.
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Gilham's
Infantry Manual of Arms.
Article II: Company Structure, Chain-of-Command/Responsibilities, and Selection Process
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Captain/President - Full-time service elected position IAW the Constitution and By-laws
of the organization. (Article II, Section I)
Appoints all officers and NCOs in his command for a period of one
year or until relieved of duty by the Captain..
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First Lieutenant – Temporary/full time appointed position.
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Second Lieutenant - Temporary /full time appointed position.
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First Sergeant - Full-time appointed position.
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Second Sergeant - Full-time appointed position.
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Ordnance Sergeant - Full - time appointed position.
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Quartermaster
Sergeant - Full-time service appointed position.
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Commissary Sergeant/Mess Sergeant-Full - time appointed position.
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First Corporal - Full-time appointed position.
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Second Corporal - Full-time appointed position.
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Third Corporal - Full-time appointed position.
Section II,
Chain-of-Command/Responsibilities:
The Company Chain-of -Command is as follows:
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Captain (Capt.) - Senior Officer/Commanding Officer.
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First Lieutenant (1st. Lt.) - Next senior, commands the Company when directed
by, or in the absence of the Captain.
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Second Lieutenant (2nd. Lt.) - Next senior, commands the Company when directed
by, or in the absence of both the Captain and 1st. Lieutenant.
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First Sergeant (1st. Sgt.) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, will assume
command of the Company in the absence of any Commissioned Officers.
Responsible to the chain-of-command for the execution of all duties in
camp and in the field. Reports to the Commanding Officer.
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Second Sergeant (2nd Sgt.) - Next senior Non-Commissioned Officer. Assumes
duties of the 1st. Sgt. in his absence.
Responsible for the assignment and supervision of all camp duties
and fatigue parties. Left
guide and file closer on the field, responsible for the safety, military
instruction, and control of the rank and file. Reports to the 1st
Sgt.
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Ordnance Sergeant (Ord. Sgt.) – Staff position. Responsible for all weapons
inspection off the field. Maintains a list of inspected weapons as well
as the Company weapons list. Acts as Company armorer. Reports to the
Captain & Regimental Ordnance Sgt
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Quarter Master Sergeant (QM Sgt.) - Staff position. Responsible for the
reporting the numbers of troops, authentic civilians and the types and
numbers of tents at a reenactment to the Regiment and Division prior to
the reenactment. Assists the Commissary Sgt. In planning the Company
mess and obtaining the necessary victuals and cooking implements.
Reports to the 1st Sgt.
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Commissary Sergeant/Mess Sergeant (C. Sgt.)
– Not a field command position. Responsible for the planning of the
Company meals and the cooking/supervision of same. Provides the list of
personnel utilizing the mess to the 2nd Sgt for fatigue party
assignment. Directly supervises fatigue party personnel in the cooking
and clean up of the Company mess. Reports to the 2nd Sgt.
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First Corporal (1st Cpl.) - Senior Corporal (High Corporal).
Assumes duties of the 2nd Sgt. in his absence. Commands a fatigue
party when assigned. Right guide on the field, responsible for the
safety, military instruction, and control of the rank and file. Reports
to the 2nd Sgt.
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Second Corporal (2nd Cpl.) - Next senior Corporal. Assumes duties of the 1st
Cpl. in his absence.
Commands a fatigue party when assigned. Responsible for the safety,
military instruction, and control of the rank and file. Reports to the 2nd
Sgt.
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Third Corporal (3rd Cpl.) - Next Senior Corporal. Assumes duties of the 2nd
Cpl. In his absence.
Commands a fatigue party when assigned. Responsible for the safety,
military instruction, and control of the rank and file. Reports to the 2nd
Sgt.
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III, SOP Membership Requirements are defined below.
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Potential
uniformed or civilian re-enactor member will undergo a six month
probation period in which they must successfully accomplish the
following:
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In the appropriate military or civilian garb, successfully participate
in any combination of three re-enactments, drills or living histories.
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Military - Utilizing the military
portion of the provided Company F, 7th North Carolina fact
sheet once the event requirements above are fulfilled the potential
member must pass a verbal test consisting of five questions
administrated by a Company Officer or NCO so designated by the Captain
to do so.
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Civilian – Utilizing the civilian portion of the provided Company F, 7th
North Carolina fact sheet, once the event requirements above are
fulfilled the potential members must pass a verbal test administrated by
either the Jr. Vice President/Ladies Representative, or if not available
a qualified member so designated by the Captain to administer the
questions.
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Successful
completion of the above results in the potential member being eligible
for being voted full membership.
Section
IV Selection Process and Length of Service:
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The selection
process for all selected uniformed military Commissioned Officers (below
the rank of Captain) and Non-Commissioned
Officers is as follows: The Captain appoints(Captain is elected by all
active members of the organization as defined in Article II Section I of
the Constitution and By Laws.)
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Mess Detail - Under the direction of the Commissary Sgt./Mess Sgt., assist as
required in the preparation of meals and cleaning /washing/stowing of
the Company’s mess equipment. This does not include personal
eating/cooking equipment.
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Water Detail - Under the direction of the assigned NCO ensure that the Company’s
potable water barrel is checked on a regular basis and kept full. Ensure
all water jugs are filled and kept out of sight.
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Wood Detail - Under the direction of the assigned NCO ensure that the Company’s
woodpile is established, split as required and kept replenished. In
inclement weather ensure that adequate dry wood is under cover.
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Fire Watch/Camp Security Guard - Responsible for ensuring that a full water bucket
is at each fire, and that all unattended fires are extinguished. Further
responsible for guarding the camp and possessions of the Company.
Normally a Veterans Reserve Corps responsibility, but as a last resort
can be assigned temporarily to a properly instructed company civilian
member.
Article IV:
Safety and Weapons
Section I, Safety and Weapons:
To ensure group insurance coverage at the lowest possible rate,
as a minimum the current version of the Safety Regulations of the First
Division, Army of Northern Virginia applies. Where a conflict exists
between the Company safety regulations and the 1st Division of the ANV,
the ANV regulations apply.
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Two Band
Muskets - 1st Sergeant only, authorized events only.
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Pistols -
Commissioned Officers, 1st Sergeant, and Ordnance Sergeant only.
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Canned Black
Powder - When stored in tents, stored in surplus ammo cans.
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Percussion Caps
- Not to be stored with powder or loaded cartridges.
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No baled/loose
hay around the campfire.
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A fire-bucket
must be kept filled near all campfires.
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All campfires
must be of the minimum number and in sight of the camp security/fire
watch.
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.577/.58 Powder
Charge not to exceed 70 grains 3F powder.
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.69 Caliber
Powder Charge not to exceed 90 grains 3F powder.
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4F powder will
not be used.
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No dumping of
powder in ranks. If a weapon
constantly is inoperative turn it over with the barrel pointing up to
the 1st Sergeant, 2nd Sergeant, Company Ordnance Sergeant, or Regimental
Ordnance Sergeant for clearing.
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All weapons
must have an annual inspection, prior to being utilized. No weapons can
be utilized at any “Mega Events” without a prior inspection in that
campaign year. No inspection means the weapon cannot take the field.
Inspection Records will be kept. All weapons being utilized by new
members of the Company must be inspected prior to use.
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No smoking in
ranks when weapons are loaded.
Article V:
Personal Behavior
Section I, Officers and NCOs:
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All Officers
and NCOs are expected to provide guidance and leadership.
Accordingly all Officers
and NCOs will be in full uniform Friday unless arriving late or
previously cleared by the chain-of-command. All Junior Officers or NCOs
failing to carry out an order from a Senior Officer/NCO in camp or on
the field shall be relieved of rank by order of the Commanding Officer
in the field. In the absence of the Captain, the removal of rank is
temporary, pending review by the Captain.
Section II, Review Process
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Upon reviewing
all circumstances the Captain’s decision is that the rank removal was
unjustified it is the Captain’s prerogative to re-instate the
individuals rank.
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Upon reviewing
all circumstances the Captain decision is that the action was justified
the members rank is permanently removed.
At that time the individual reverts to Private for a period of
two (02) fiscal years, the year of removal inclusive. During that period
of time the individual cannot be nominated for, or hold any elected or
appointed military rank. The Captain’s decision is final and cannot be
appealed by the affected member. The Captain shall within 30 days of
this action call a Closed Board of Directors meeting to review his
actions and either confirm/deny them. All decisions of the Board of
Directors is final and becomes part of the organizations permanent
record. If the Board of Directors so decide that the gravity of the
offense is such that further action is required it will be referred to
the active members in a formal organization meeting
for action as outlined in Section V, Paragraph b. of the
Constitution and By-laws.
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III, Conduct
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All Ranks are expected to conduct themselves honorably while wearing the
uniform of brave and patriotic soldiers that fought the War Between the
States and through their actions not demean it. Privates are expected to
be in uniform from reveille on first day throughout the entire event,
until authorized by their NCO to change out for camp break down.
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Civilian
impression re-enactors residing in camp will be in the appropriate 19th
century dress for their gender anytime they are outside of their tent
and remain in the proper attire until the troops have marched out for
the final battle of the event.
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Objections and
opinions will be discussed at appropriate times. Not on the battlefield,
in ranks, or during parade.
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Personal
conduct that may result in disciplinary actions or expulsion from the
Company:
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Failure to
adhere to uniform or civilian dress requirements in camp/at events.
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Failure to obey
the Officers and NCOs orders.
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Public
drunkenness.
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Excessive
cursing/use of foul language.
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Loud and
boisterous behavior detrimental to the prestige of the Company.
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Failure to
adhere to the Company’s safety regulations.
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Abandonment of
an assigned Company security/fire watch.
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Repeated
failures to make posted roll calls/musters.
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Repeated
failures to adhere to a re-enactment’s rules and regulations.
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Unauthorized
"night skirmishes/battles/unauthorized discharge of weapons"
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Any action,
verbal or otherwise that is considered detrimental to the good order and
morale of the company.