The cavalry catechism; or, instructions on cavalry exercise and field movements, brigade movements, out-post duty, cavalry supporting artillery, ... various other subjects connected with cavalry

by Thomas Robbins

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 ...occasion a little delay, it prevents much confusion and many mistakes which would otherwise occur. 4 When may the Commander of a Brigade give the General Command himself, instead of communicating it through his Aid-de-Camps? When a Brigade of not more than four Regiments stands in contiguous Close Columns, or in a Column in Mass, as his own voice will then be sufficiently loud; but Officers commanding Regiments must repeat it in an audible voice. 5 After the General and Preparatory Commands are given and repeated by Squadron Leaders, if the Brigade is not on the move at the time, how is it put in Motion? The Trumpeter Who accompanies the Officer commanding the Brigade sounds the Pace, which is repeated by a Trumpeter of each Regiment, and by Squadron Leaders; the Field Trumpeter should then give a Trumpet signal for " March," which should b.e repeated by a Trumpeter of each Corps, and by Squadron Leaders. 6 Is it necessary to prevent Regimental Trumpeters from, sounding any but Brigade Calls--that is, those sounded by the Field Trumpeter? It is, unless a Regiment is detached from the others, as it would cause endless confusion; orders for particular Regiments or Squadrons should be given by Word of Command, not by Trumpet. PAET THE THIRD. 1. Artillery Terms and Distances, 1 What is a Brigade of Artillery? Two or more Troops of Horse Artillery, or Field Batteries working, or brigaded together. 2 What is a Troop of Horse Artillery? The Establishment is 6 Pieces of Ordnance, viz., 4 Six Light Pounders and 2 Howitzers. 3 What is Half a Troop? Three Guns, with their Detachments. 4 What is a Field Battery? A company of Foot Artillery, with 6 Guns and their Ammunition Waggons. 5 What is a Half or Demi-Battery? Three Guns; or if the Battery is only 4 Guns...

46 pages, Paperback

Published May 21, 2012