(a.) That they shall have learnt their foot drill and sword exercise, and have been instructed in the single and double ride.
(b.) That they shall be able to put a troop through the carbine, lance, and sword exercise, and to exercise both a squad and troop in the drill and evolutions prescribed in the Cavalry Exercise Book.
(c.) That they shall be able to command a troop in squadron exercise.
(d.) That they shall have made themselves masters of the detail of saddlery, the mode of fitting the saddle, bridle, etc., and of the whole equipment of the cavalry soldier and his horse.
161. Lieutenants in the Cavalry and Infantry will, in addition to the foregoing, before they are recommended for promotion to the rank of captain, be required to show that they are further duly qualified as follows:
(a.) They must have a thorough knowledge of the provisions of the Mutiny Act and Articles of War, and of the forms and proceedings of courts-martial, and must give evidence of having studied some of the standard works on military law.
(b.) They must understand perfectly the evolutions of a regiment of cavalry or a battalion of infantry, as laid down in the regulations for those services respectively.
(c.) They must be acquainted with the light infantry drill, duties of outposts, patrols, escorts, advanced and rear guards.
(d.) They must perfectly understand the interior economy of a troop or company, and the established system of keeping their accounts.
(e.) They must be thoroughly acquainted with the Queen’s and War Office Regulations applicable to their own branch of the service.