Recruitment and Training (1700-1850) Flashcards
How were the highest ranks in the army attained during this period?
Buying commissions
How long were enlistments to the army?
8-12 years or life (normally 21 years)
What happened to a soldiers pay during this period?
Remained the same at 3d
What tactic was used to enlist people to the army?
Taking the kings shilling from the bottom of a drink
What was offered to criminals in order to avoid jail time?
An enlistment in the army
What were Colonels’ regiments?
Regiments of soldiers recruited by senior officers who were paid by the government
What was the problem with Colonels’ regiments?
They were assembled as cheaply as possible so the Colonels could make a profit
What was the 1757 Militia Act?
A random ballot of men between 18-50 for a 5 year enlistment in the local militia
What new regulations were introduced to attempt to improve training?
George II regulations between 1728 and 1751
Why was their limited change in training?
These regulations were ignored
What was established in 1800?
Royal Military College at Sandhurst
