"GENERAL STAFF DUTIES AND PRACTICE TOUR.
"This course is to deal with the functions of the general staff, and with the service of the general staff officer in peace and war. It includes, in any order preferred by the teacher—
"The historical development of our general staff.
"The corresponding arrangements of the other Great Powers.
"The subdivision of our army as based upon the Imperial Constitution, the military laws, and the conventions.[[7]]
"The office work of the general staff officer in its general outlines; the preparations for the manoeuvres and for mobilization; the various constituent parts of the mobile army.
"Railways and transport.
"The duties of the general staff officer in the field, especially his position and functions in relation to the general command.
"The principles of the supply of armies in peace and war, the resources and means available for the purpose, and the methods employed.
"The war strength and composition of the armies of our great neighbours.