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The Difference Between Independent And Divisional CavalryThe main difficulty in seeing the distinction between Independent and Divisional Cavalry consists in our forgetting that we have different kinds of organizations in the army as well as we have anywhere else. Let us clearly understand this: (1) An Infantry Division is composed of nine regiments of infantry, two of artillery, and one of cavalry. (2) A Cavalry Division is composed of nine regiments of cavalry, one regiment of horse artillery, and no infantry. The cavalry attached to an Infantry Division is, in general, called Divisional Cavalry. It operates at but comparatively short distances from its division, its duties being of a somewhat local nature. The Independent Cavalry, because it can move so rapidly, is sent far in advance (thirty, forty, or even fifty or more miles) of the main army to obtain general information, such as the approximate strength and location of the enemy's forces. The Division Commander, since he is so far away from the Commanding General of the army in rear, and since he has broad general duties to perform, must of necessity have broad powers and, in general, be permitted to act as the occasion demands. He is, therefore, said to act independently, and his cavalry is called Independent Cavalry. Next: The Difference Between Strategy And Tactics Previous: Fire
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