The Officers Corps of the 3rd Texas Cavalry has set forth a set of Goals and Standards in the form of Standing Orders. The first of these which will be a series unto themselves are directed as their target audience the Officers of the 3rd Texas Cavalry.

The fist of these are entitled:

The Seven Points of Order

1. We must lead by example. We can not expect others to perform and reenact at a level that we can not duplicate and/or exceed.

2. We must be able to get ourselves, without assistance, from one event to another. This includes all of the equipment, gear, horse tack, horse and tentage.

3. We must be able to attend the majority of the events unless our attendance would cause harm to our family or our profession. As our family and profession must come first, if we can not attend the majority of the events and drills because of our family and profession comes first, we should resign our commissions and allow others to fill the ranks of the officers corps.

5. If we require assistance we should only depend on another officer for help and all others should not know nor be concerned with any problems we may have. We can not expect others to assist us and then expect them to function without assistance.

6. Those promoting to the rank of 2nd Lt. or above have six months to adhere to these standards or relinquish their command.

7. Since the officer’s corps must have leadership the aforementioned orders apply to the commanding officer without omission or exception.

These order are not retroactive. All officers have six months to reach these standards or they will be asked to step aside to a position of reduced rank and level of participation. These orders are issued by order of the Commanding Officer of the 3rd Texas Cavalry and will be effective immediately. Signed by;

Denny G. Hair

3rd Texas Cavalry, Commanding

Rt. 1 Box 556 Hockley, Texas 77447