ber to be handled. Even more attention, therefore, should
be given to squadron drill in the future than in the past.

Next comes the question of regimental drill. Here, as we shall
presently see, the chief point is to develop the independence of the
Squadron Commander and the tactical handiness of his unit; and as I
understand the problem, this calls for a more extended framework,
within which the regiment must be prepared, than was formerly the
case.

If, even under present conditions, it is scarcely possible in the few
days allowed by the Field Service Regulations to train the squadrons
up to the requirements of active service, even on a level drill
ground, it is obvious that in the future this difficulty will become
intensified. It is a question, therefore, to be considered, whether it
would not be better to remove these time limitations altogether, and
leave it to the Cavalry Commanders themselves to determine
everywhere, with regard to local conditions, how to make the best use
of the total time available. Where considerable expense would be
incurred in bringing in squadrons detached at a distance, the consent
of the War Ministry would, of course, have to be obtained.

Brigade drill, however, stands on quite a different footing; it forms,
as it were, the preparatory school for the movement of 'Masses,' in
which the principle of the employment of the constituent parts of the
'Mass,' whether in 'Lines' or by 'Wings,' has to be inculcated. But as
one has now to deal with tactically thoroughly trained bodies, less
time is required than for either squadron or regimental drill.

On the other hand, it is most essential that the 'Mass' itself, consisting
as it does of several Brigades, should be thoroughly drilled as a
Division or Corps, for it is with these units, and not with Brigades,
that one has to deal in War, and their duties are so many-sided, and
require for their due performance such thoroughly-trained Commanders,
that perfection is not to be attained in a few days, which are not even
available every year. On this point, in my opinion, there is no room for
doubt, and hence it becomes absolutely essential that, if necessary,
Brigade drill must be curtailed in order to give to all Brigades an
annual opportunity of exercising, as part of the higher units.

It might well be possible to allow a wider latitude to the Brigade
Commanders in regard to the choice of time for their special
exercises, in which they migh