Fifth Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia
Quartermaster Department
Last Updated: December 22, 2006
Standard Operating Procedures
Background:
Throughout the history of Civil War reenacting never has the position of Quartermaster been properly interpreted. Many of the traditional roles of the Quartermaster are not valid in modern reenacting. The reenactor provides his uniform, tentage, camp equipment and transports himself to and from an event, not the Quartermaster. However, there are still many tasks traditionally done handled by the Quartermaster that can be done today. This includes the collection and dispensing of fuel (ie., firewood), forage, straw, and stationary (organizational forms), and the laying out of campsites. It is in theses services that the Quartermaster of the 5th Regiment strives to provide for his membership, and in doing so to help insure that every event is a safe and enjoyable one.
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The Standard Operating Procedures are broken into three parts as follows:
1. ORGANIZATION
2. DEPOTS
3. ESTABLISHMENT OF CAMPS
The Regimental Quartermaster Depot will normally consist of 1 Chief Quartermaster (should be an officer) and 1 Assistant Quartermaster (should be an NCO).
2.1 5th Regiment will maintain an area, to be referred to as the depot, This will be where the
Quartermaster will have his headquarters. This area should be manned at all times.
2.2 At all maximum effort events the 5th Regimental Quartermasters will report to the Division Quartermaster Depot upon arrival, to coordinate proper camp layout.
2.3 5th Regiment will, upon request, provide a Quartermaster detail to assist the Division Quartermaster Depot with requisitioning and guarding of supplies
2.4 Hours of operation will be left up to the discretion of the Depot Quartermaster provided they meet the needs of their Regiment. The Division Depot will be open 24 hours a day.
2.5 The Regimental Depots will be responsible for the requisition and distribution of wood, water, and stationary (requisition forms etc.). It is up to the 5th Regiment Quartermaster Depot to check on the amount of supplies and requisition more as needed.
2.6 All event wood requisitioned will be burned, taken home or returned to either the 5th Regimental, or main wood pile prior to leaving the event.
2.7 5th Regiment Quartermaster will be responsible for reporting any deficiencies in camp amenities to the Division Quartermaster Depot.
2.8 5th Regiment Quartermaster will be required to send the Division Quartermaster an after action report, listing any problems or thoughts about the event within one week .
3.1 Prior to every ANV maximum effort event it is the responsibility of the 5th Regiment Quartermaster to send their troop, civilian and tent numbers to the Division Quartermaster Department 6 weeks before the date of the event.
3.2 5th Regiment Quartermaster should bring a tape measure, wood stakes, twine or string. These items will be needed to lay out the Regimental camping area.
3.2a A Garrison camps will be laid out using “Troops in Campaign” diagram which cam be found on this website Company streets will be a maximum of 20 feet and a minimum of 8 feet wide. Exceptions will be where camping is in the woods or where area prohibits the formation of streets.
3.2b A fifteen to twenty foot road will be provided between each Regiment/Battalion to ease access. Exceptions will be severe lack of space.
3.2c There will be no cook flies or fires allowed in the company streets.
3.3 Regiments will mark the boundaries of their camp using guide-ons displaying Regimental colors. Other materials may be used but must be approved by the Division Quartermaster or by a member of Division staff.
3.3a Regimental colors should be unique and easily identified.
3.3b Regimental colors will be no less than 18 inches square (swallowtail design will be permitted) and placed on a 8 foot tall pike of pole.
3.3c Camp colors and design will be registered with the Division Quartermaster. Once registered they can not be used by any other Regiment /Battalion
REGIMENTAL/BATTALION COLORS AND DESIGNS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1st Battalion: Blue field with Roman I in White or Red, Square
2nd Battalion: Tan with brown trim and center with Roman 2 in middle
3rd Regiment: Red on top Blue on bottom with number, Swallowtail
4th Regiment: Carolina Blue with White ‘NC’ in center square
5th Regiment: Blue over Red Trimmed in White. Emblem is a Pentagon with 5 in Center
6th Regiment: Black field with Sky Blue 6 in center, Square
7th Regiment: Kelly Green with Gold Harp center, Square
8th Battalion: Black field with Silver 8SL in center, Square
9th Battalion: Dark Grey with 9 in white oval, Square
10th Battalion: Blue Field with Red X and 10 in center, Square
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