Brigade Officers

Unit Information

The 2nd U.S. Infantry Company "C"

The 2nd U.S. Infantry Company "C" is a member of the Comstock Civil War Reenactors, (CCWR). To join one must become a member of the CCWR, adhere to the Bylaws and Safety Standards of the organization. You must also complete an application for membership with the 2nd U.S. Company "C".

The 2nd U.S. Company "C" was a regular army unit and was chosen as a model of excellence in drill, deportment, and discipline.

The 2nd U.S. Infantry Company "C" is an educational organization which has as it's purpose the sharing of knowledge, in appearance and activities as authentic as possible, about the 2nd U.S. Regular Army during the American Civil War era.

2nd US Company C Website: www.freewebs.com/3co2us/
2nd US Company C Blog: www.2ndusregulars.blogspot.com

The unit is run as a "benevolent dictatorship" to avoid the political pitfalls that has plagued most other units of the time as a result of periodic elections of NCO's and officers. All decisions about the direction of the company will be made by the Commanding Officer and NCO cadre, members are free to leave with no ill feelings, and there would be no restrictions on the members about dual membership in other Civil War units or in groups from other periods of history.

NCO positions, when they come available, are to be filled through appointment by the Commanding Officer and NCO cadre of the company, with the consensus of the rest of the company. What determines selections of NCO qualifications are, dedication, courage, commitment, attendance, and knowledge of the position.

Our members are required to equip themselves as authentically and as soon as possible, usually within a 18 month period. Equipping oneself with non-period gear is strongly discouraged, if it didn't exist before 1866, it doesn't need to exist in the 2nd U.S.

Equipment Requirements:

Frock Coat - Light blue piping, Wool Trousers - Sky Blue, Suspenders - 100% cotton ticked or canvas, Hat - Hardee Hat, with the following insignia - bugle, letter C, number 2, letters U and S, eagle insignia, Ostridge feather (black), and a light blue cord (NCO's only). Rifle - Springfield 1861 3 band. Shoes - Brogans. Socks - Wool. Shirt - metal or wood buttons. Canteen - Blue cover. Haversack - Tarred. Black leather belt with US buckle.