Casey's Drill Manual for the Union Army

Casey's drill manual was the primary drill manual used by federal troops throughout the Civil War. The manual is largely copied from Hardee's drill manual with the only change in the school of the solider being "fix bayonet." Hardee joined the Confederacy and so the Union sought to rename the manual and fix some of the minor errors. Thus, Casey's manual was formed. I will go through all the movements for the school of the solider described in Casey's manual in this video.

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

I used to have a reproduction of Casey's Drill when I belonged to Holmes's Brigade of the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association. This was during the 125th Anniversary of the Civil War.

[@1stminnsharpshooters341]

The drill and commentary from the manual was very nicely done. *LIKED* the video

[@1stminnsharpshooters341]

when's the next drill video coming pard?

[@kinggolddragon]

I have a event in July. This is the first one where I'm not a powder monkey so thanks for posting this!

[@faramund9865]

Great video, was looking for the source material and you showed us!

[@KO3A69]

Man you did this good. I have to give it too you brother. Hope to see you at a event I am KoZa there as well. I am a memeber of the 5 KY comp I. They all call me Nate.

[@legomaker9613]

Well done, my friend; keep it up.

[@americandrill5411]

Thanks!

[@legomaker9613]

No problem

[@ericpercy5062]

The position of support arms is wrong, the musket should be almost vertical when at support arms

[@jamesrichardson3322]

Great job soldier keep it 👍 up. I have been away from the hobby I need practice my Manual of Arms.

[@reenactingjunkie2146]

Thanks really helpful

[@Hi-lb8cq]

Wish someone would do Scott's manual of arms too

[@americandrill5411]

I have the manual and would like to do one in the future. Just need to get all the appropriate equipment first.

[@civilcoinman]

What reenactments do you go to

[@TheEgyptian]

Saying "cock" quite a lot

[@MeadeFatLoss]

God bless General Lee