As Civil War Re-enactors, the Missouri Irish Brigade, attempts to recreate the life and times of the common western theater soldier, and the 19th century, company level organization that they would have been a part of. We strive to be as authentic as we can, and through events, we become part of the past and experience 1860's Army life. We reenact a military unit, and by doing such, we feel that, our members should have a bona fide, 19th Century army experience. It's the mundane things that we do at events, such as Roll Call, Drill, Guard Duty, and even saluting, which all help bring to life this experience. We have to act as if were real soldiers in order to build a believable army impression. Not only for our own members, but also for those of the public, who view us.