The following subjects are taught:—
a. Russian literature, with particular reference to the composition of Military Essays in a faultless style, and to the style of the Military Chancery (writing department of the War Office.)
b. General ideas on Artillery, and more precise details on the same subject as a Special Arm; its use in the open field and in sieges.
c. Petty Tactics in the employment of a single Division, with which all Officers must be thoroughly familiar, as this is indispensable to all. To this is joined the theory of the formation of columns, of their use, of the effect of the fire of Infantry, and lastly, the explanation of all evolutions with the three arms which are usually employed for movement, deployment, or forming in order of battle.
d. The Elements of Topography and Geodesy, of Military Drawing, and the art of measuring situations by the eye.
e. Military coup d’œil (Scharfblick,) and the art of judging the tactical nature of ground.
f. Castrametation, or the art of encamping, and the theory of positions.
g. Logistic, or all that relates to the details of marches, either in presence of the enemy, or in the movement of troops from one place to another.
h. Intrenchment and fortification, as far as regards the attack and defense of intrenched camps and fortified places, and the effect of intrenchments and fortifications on the operations of an active army.
i. Grand Tactics, embracing the various systems of the Order of Battle; and the formation and employment of the Three Arms, and treating of unexpected engagements or the sudden collision of two hostile Divisions.