The changing conditions of War demand increased mobility, both
organic, strategic, and tactical.
The difficulties of leadership, in consequence of these conditions,
have increased very materially. On the other hand, the Cavalry has
remained in every respect relatively behind the other Arms, and hence
we stand face to face with a whole list of new requirements which it
must be the task of our peace-time preparation to satisfy, and of
which the following are the most important items:
Increase in the price paid for our remounts.
Considerable increase in our numerical strength, if possible, on the
lines of our existing and well-tried organization.
Rearmament of our Cavalry with a 6-millimetre carbine, ballistically
equal in all respects to the rifle of the Infantry.
Considerable increase in the amount of ammunition carried both in
peace and War.
Improvement in the whole equipment of man and horse.
Formation of the horse batteries of four guns, with corresponding
increase in the number of batteries; introduction also of a true
quick-firer.
Supply of Maxim guns to the Cavalry. Organization of the whole of the
supply columns and pioneer detachments required to give the necessary
strategical mobility.
Improvement in the method of training horses and men, both
individually and for the purpose of securing better conditions in the
horses to stand the increased strain of modern operations.
Complete reform of our course of training, both tactical and for field
service, to fit us for employment in 'Masses,' and to meet the new
strategic requirements. The increased importance of fire-action must
be taken into account.
Further development of our Cavalry Regulations, which require not only
simplification in many details, but the addition of sections
developing the principles of the employment by 'Wings' of the several
units, an extension of the prescriptions for the use of fire-action,
and more precise formulation of tactical principles.
Rearrangement of the instructions relating to reconnaissance,
security, and the forwarding of reports, in the field-service
regulations, with due regard to the employment of cyclists where
practicable.
A more systematic, practical, and general education for our Officers;
creation of a Cavalry School, in which War should be taught on
scientific principles.
Distribution of the whole Arm into independent territorial districts,
to be termed 'Inspections' (Corps) and 'Sub-inspections' (Divisions),
which are to be entirely independent of the existing Army Corps.
Annual Cavalry Manoeuvres.
Improvement of discipline 'to meet the demands of modern Warfare.
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