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MILITARY COMMISSION TO EUKOPE. 



THE DIVISION. 





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The figure above shows the formation of a division, of 2 squadrons, in line, with the posts of 

 all the officers and non-commissioned ofiicers. 



It will be observed that there is no interval between the squadrons, and that the officers, with 

 the exception of the file-closers, are in the front rank. In the different formations in column 

 they retain their places in the ranks. The field ofiicer commanding the division, accompanied 

 by a trumpeter, is usually at a suitable distance in front of the centre, but may move wherever 

 he deems best. 



The interval between divisions is 18 paces. 



The files are told oft' by fours, the column by fours being much employed; they also form 

 column by twos, half platoons, platoons, half squadrons, half divisions, and divisions. 



