Recruitement And Training Flashcards
1
Q
Problems with recruitment
A
Quality of officers were still unreliable as your rank was still dependent on your social status not your skills
The Discipline and quality of the soldiers were also lackluster. In war time the new recruits were primarily made up of criminals released from prison to fight .
2
Q
Methods of recruitment
A
1757 militia act . Overhauled the assize of arms . Men aged 18-50 were selected from every parish to serve in the local militia.
3
Q
Cardwell’s reforms
1868-1871
A
Abolished branding as a punishment
Simplified the structure of the army
Reduced the required time of service
Abolished the purchase system . You could no longer buy your way into a good rank
Made sure their were 2 battalions in each area
