How was it organized? A Continental Army Regiment

Step back to the summer of 1775, when colonial militias were transforming into a national army. We break down the structure of a typical Continental Army infantry regiment during the opening months of the American Revolution.

Based largely on the Massachusetts model, these early regiments formed the backbone of the Army of Observation outside Boston. From the Colonel at the top to the Privates in the ranks, we’ll walk through the roles, responsibilities, and daily life of each billet—officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians, and enlisted men.

You’ll learn:

How regiments were organized into 10 companies

The unique duties of Majors, Adjutants, and Surgeons

What a Private carried and what was expected of him in battle

How colonial organization evolved into the Continental system

Whether you're a reenactor, student of military history, or just curious about how the Continental Army functioned in its earliest days, this is a foundational look at the men who stood on the front lines of independence.

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