paces greater than the front of the squadron. As in the deployed formation, the squadrons and divisions when manoeuvring are addressed according to their actual position in the line. The line of squadron columns at deploying interval is generally employed as a formation preparatory to a deployment, with the intention of delivering a frontal attack against an enemy standing or moving on an opposite parallel line.

Normal formation in line of squadron columns at deploying interval.

3. Line of Squadron Columns at Close Interval.

In this formation the squadron columns are alligned at 10 paces, instead of deploying, interval, as in the last formation. It is employed, when it is required to form up several squadrons under cover on a narrow front, or for manœuvre beyond the enemy's artillery range.

Normal formation in line of squadron columns at close interval.

VI. V. IV. III. II.

4. Single Column.

Here the squadron columns are ranged one behind the other, the interval between the squadrons being

section-interval plus squadron-interval. In the normal formation, the squadrons take post, from front to rear, in the order of their regimental numbers; when manoeuvring, the leading squadron becomes No. I, and so on; the leading division, the Ist division. The single column is employed when moving over long distances, its small front facilitating manoeuvring over intersected ground, and enabling it to utilise inconsiderable features for cover. This formation admits of a deployment to the front or to either flank, but is especially favourable for forming line to a flank by the wheel into line.

5. Double Column.

In the double column, the two divisions, in single column, are alligned at 10 paces interval; the right division is always No. 1, the left No. 2. A division, working independently, would only form double column in an exceptional case. The double column is employed in order to shorten the depth of the column when large bodies of cavalry are manoeuvring together, or, in the case of an independent regiment, to gain increased mobility, the smaller depth, in comparison to the single column, admitting of a more rapid deployment to the front.

SECTION II.-MOVEMENTS.

GENERAL PRINCIPLES: MODES OF FORMATION AND MANEUVRE.

1. Mounting and Dismounting.

At the order, 'Dismount,' the odd numbers of the front rank advance a horse's length, the even numbers of the rear rank rein back a horse's length; the section leaders advance two paces; then all dismount together. The word may then be given, 'Even numbers, move up,' the even numbers leading their horses up into line.

All mount together at the word 'Mount,' the even numbers moving up into line; the rear rank takes up its proper covering and distance, and the section leaders look to the correct formation.

2. Dressing.

In alligning the front of a squadron or regiment the order is given, 'Right (Left)—Dress,' when the leaders are advanced and correctly alligned. The centre-man and the front-rank guides of each section then move up to rank interval from their leader, and the remainder dress on these points. When the dressing is completed the word 'Attention' is given.

3. Reining Back.

The order is, 'Rein back-March,' but must only be employed when it is required to throw the line back for a very few paces.

4. Turning.

The turn is executed by fours, the pivots moving round at a walk, the flanks at a trot. On the order, 'Right (Left)-Turn,' the pivot-man in each four turns his horse on the centre, conforming his movement

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to the wheeling of the outer flank; the touch is maintained outwards. At the order, 'Left (Right) -Front,' the fours wheel back into line to the flank ordered. At the order 'About' the fours execute two successive wheels to the right.