![]() ![]() ![]() Just outside of the sight of the enemy, a line of outposts of a few men would be posted. As such, the system as structured around layers of guards. The guard system used during the Civil War was designed to serve a variety of purposes, ranging from maintaining internal camp discipline to preventing a surprise attack from the enemy. ![]() For anyone really interested in the intricacies of guard duty, I recommend Instructions for Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers on Outpost and Patrol Duty and Troops in Campaign (1863). When improperly executed, guard duty is tedious and boring, but when following the period requirements, it can be a memorable part of your impression of a soldier of the 1860s. What follows are the most salient points of guard duty, tailored to the circumstances we most often encounter during reenacting events. ![]()
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