As an impractical weapon, we might consider Greer's Rocket Battery organized in Texas, in December, 1863. It was recruited for the specific purpose of firing rockets that were to be produced at San Antonio. The unit served at Galveston, then returned to San Antonio but the test of rockets proved disastrous. Another problem Greer had was finding mechanics with skills to fabricate the rockets in a quantity suitable for going into battle. Early in 1864, men were pulled from at least two cavalry regiments to man the battery, but were recalled to join their regiments for the Red River Campaign in Louisiana. By June or July, 1864, the remaining company was disbanded. Captain John S. Greer was its commander.