ARMY OF THE
DEEP SOUTH
Orders and Updates
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General Orders 05-06/25
May 6, 2025
To the Officers and Soldiers of the 1st Division, Army of the Deep South & Auxiliary Forces:
1.) The Officers and Soldiers of the combined Brigades of Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Support Services of this Division and Volunteer Auxiliary Organizations are hereby ordered to report for service with the Army of Tennessee on May 16th near Resaca, Georgia.
2.) Brigade and Battalion Commanders are to continue to take all measures, up to the last moments of departure, to ensure their men are properly and completely informed, uniformed and equipped for the Campaign. Commanders should see their men have up to 300 properly constructed cartridges if possible. Proper and Diligent attention will be given to adherence to the Host’s Guidelines for participation and the Division Head~Quarters Staff will see to that enforcement.
3.) Tentage, camp equipment, and all other such paraphernalia should be at a minimum for the Campaign. All items not of a strictly military nature should be considered impedimenta and deemed unnecessary. Brigade and Battalion Commanders will see to this enforcement.
4.) Brigade & Battalion Commanders will report their anticipated arrival dates, changes in Staff rosters and final Muster counts to Division Head~Quarters no later than May 14th.
5.) The senior officer of his Battalion, first to arrive at their respective Battalion bivouac areas, will assume command of that Battalion in compliance with each respective Battalion commander’s directives, and make himself readily available to Division Head~Quarters until relieved by the arrival of his BattalionCommander or other such officer appointed by him for that purpose.
6.) All Soldiers, and civilians attached or serving in a capacity within the military structure, will remain properly dressed at all times while in camp.
7.) Individual Company Colors and Standards may be displayed as camp markers until such time as they are ordered to be removed by Division Head~Quarters.
8.) All Battalion Standards carried on the field are to be of a pattern associated with Confederate Army Regulations and concurrent with the Army of Tennessee military organization, circa Spring 1864. Standard bearers, Color Guards and Guides should be model soldiers and men with the character, experience and discipline necessary for such an honorable assignment.
9.) All other such Orders, General or Special, or Circulars deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Division will be issued as required.
The Staff of the 1st Division, Army of the Deep South wish all a safe and speedy journey as we join with our comrades from across our Nation to advance our common cause.
By Order of the Division Commander,
M. Hunter Poythress Maj. General, Commanding Confederate Forces, Resaca Campaign 2025 Army of the Deep South
Resaca Georgia
Schedule
Friday - May 16, 2025
TimeActivity
8:00 a.m.Registration opens.
9:00-11:30 a.m.School tours in Civilian activity area. School tour times will be provided with registration. See School Tours page for more information.
4:00 p.m.US and CS Branch Commanders Scenario Meeting on Spectator Hill. (Closed to the Public)
6:00 p.m.US and CS Commanders and Battalion Officers Call at the Social Fly. Only officers and staff of Battalion level and above please attend. (Closed to the Public)
8:00 p.m.US and CS Artillery Officers Call at the Artillery HQ.
8:00 p.m.GA Div. Infantry Officers and 1st Sergeants Call at the GDRA HQ (hill behind registration in CS camp).
11:00 p.m.Registration closes.
12:00 a.m.All quiet - All vehicles out of camps
Saturday - May 17, 2025
TimeActivity
7:00 a.m.Reveille.
8:00 a.m.Registration opens.
7:00-9:00 a.m.Camps open for reenactor vehicles to unload. All vehicles out of camps by 9:00 a.m. & will not be permitted back in camp until after Sunday's battle.
8:30 a.m.MORNING COLORS AT PARADE GROUND (both armies).
9:00 a.m.Event site opens. Military & Civilian camps are open to the public.
9:00-11:00 a.m.Reenactor Yard Sale (used period equipment & clothing) at the Social Fly. Open to all reenactors.
10:00 a.m.RESACA CONFEDERATE CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE. All reenactors are invited to attend. Open to the public.
10:00 a.m.Artillery safety inspection.
10:00 a.m.All artillery vehicles towing cannon will be off the field until the battle is completed.
12:00 p.m.Ladies Tea at the pool house. Bring your own cup. Event participants only.
1:00 p.m.Infantry and Cavalry weapons safety inspections completed.
Troops form on command prior to battle.
1:30 p.m.Camps closed to the public.
2:00-3:00 p.m.BATTLE REENACTMENT
3:00 p.m.Camps open to the public.
5:00 p.m.Event site closes to the public.
5:00 p.m.Registration closes.
7:00 p.m.Period dance at the Social Fly. Bring your own chair. Period participants only.
12:00 a.m.All quiet.
Sunday - May 18, 2025
TimeActivity
7:00 a.m.Reveille.
8:00 a.m.Registration opens.
8:30 a.m.MORNING COLORS AT PARADE GROUND (both armies).
9:00 a.m.Event site opens. Military & Civilian camps open to the public.
10:00 a.m.Period non-denominational church service at the Social Fly. Bring your own chairs. Open to the public.
10:00 a.m.All artillery vehicles towing cannon will be off the field until the battle is completed.
12:30 p.m.Cavalry competition on the main field (reenactors only).
1:00 p.m.Infantry and Cavalry weapons safety inspections completed.
Troops form on command prior to battle.
1:00 p.m.Registration closes.
1:00 p.m.Camps closed to the public.
2:00-3:30 p.m.BATTLE REENACTMENT
3:30 p.m.Camps open to reenactor vehicles ONLY after all troops have arrived back in camp.
5:00 p.m.Event site closes to the public.
Command
Federal
Overall & Infantry Commander: Gen. Randy Findley
Artillery Commander: Col. Jeff Cushing
Cavalry Commander: To Be Announced
Confederate
Overall & Infantry Commander: Gen. Hunter Poythress
Artillery Commander: Col. Robert Beams
Cavalry Commander: To Be Announced
Artillery
Overall Artillery Commander: Col. Steve Lawler
Cavalry Artillery Commander: Col. Darrell Lanier
