Guardsman's Guide

This document was written by veteran members of the group as a means of providing guidance for the membership (both new and old) and a comprehensive overview of the expectations that comes with one who is reenacting one of the premier fighting units in the British Army.

Information enclosed in the guide is peridically updated to ensure the most up to date information is made available. The Guardsman's Guide is currently not available in an html format. Electronic versions are available on CD and can be provided upon request. Please contact Tony Vanderbeek (tony.vanderbeek@brigadeofguards.org) with any requests.

Full Document (pdf - 7,499kb)

Cover (pdf - 580kb)
TAB A - Introduction (pdf - 22kb)
TAB B - Table of Contents (pdf - 72kb)
TAB C - Company Dedication (pdf - 16kb)
TAB D - Appreciation (pdf - 20kb)
TAB E - Company Mission Statement (pdf - 84kb)
TAB F - Company Vision Statement (pdf - 64kb)
TAB G - Company Purpose (pdf - 71kb)
TAB H - Guardsman's Manifesto (pdf - 62kb)
TAB I - Company By-Laws (pdf - 98kb)
TAB J - Company Equipment Requirements (pdf - 284kb)
TAB K - Company Numbering and Marking Policy (pdf - 16kb)
TAB L - Company Inspection Procedure (pdf - 99kb)
TAB M - Customs and Courtesies (pdf - 43kb)
TAB N - Manual Exercise (pdf - 741kb)
TAB O - Formations and Marching Maneuvers (pdf - 83kb)
TAB P - Company Tactics (pdf - 235kb)
TAB Q - 18th Century Firelock Reliability and Mainenance (pdf - 572kb)
TAB R - The Blank Cartridge (pdf - 19kb)
TAB S - Uniform and Equipment Maintenance (pdf - 29kb)
TAB T - Distaff Clothing and Equipment (pdf - 174kb)
TAB U - Distaff Bibliography (pdf - 71kb)
TAB V - History (pdf - 40kb)
TAB W - Southern Campaign Guide (pdf - 3,038kb)