Is the 1st Arkansas a “hardcore” unit?
Not at this time. The 1st Arkansas is a relatively new, family-oriented unit. We do want our portrayals to be as accurate as possible and strive to keep improving as much as our finances and time allow. We try to keep our “farbs” down to a low level. Some of our experienced members look “mighty fine” while some of us “fresh fish” have to slowly improve as our finances allow. It’s doubtful that very many of our members will want to sleep uncovered in the snow though. While at some important and hallowed events everyone wants their portrayal to be as accurate as possible, the standards for a simple company drill would be much lower. In any event, its nothing to be nervous about, the old hands are glad to help the greenhorn.
