3. Divisional Schools for Officers aspirant.
There is a school of this sort in each of the 23 infantry and cavalry divisions, and for the country gendarmerie.
The course is of two years. Number of pupils not fixed (at present nearly 1,200), in addition to which is the special instruction for their respective arms; when they have successfully passed an examination at the end of the course, they become officers aspirant.
(C.)—ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MORE ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION.
1. The Higher Courses for the Artillery, and (2) Engineers.
These are intended for the formation of highly scientific officers for the more important duties and higher command of these arms, and for the army in general. The course is of two years. The number of officer students is not fixed, but must depend on the number of highly qualified candidates of the above arms. They must have served for two years with their corps with distinction.
3. War School (Staff College).
This institution is intended for the formation of officers for the general staff. The course is of two years. The number of students is 80.
An officer must have served at least three years with his corps with distinction before he can be admitted, and officers who have served longer will, as a rule, be preferred.
(4.) Course for Military Frontier Instruction.