Structure of the British Army; 1899

Structure of the British Army; 1899

1. 249,466 regulars.

   • 78,000 regular reservists.

2. 60,000 - 70,000 stationed in India

   • Another 60,000 across the Empire.

3. Militia of 65,000 which did training with the regiment to which they were attached

   • An extra 35,000 did extra training for an extra £1 per annum.

4. 230,000 enthusiastic but poorly trained volunteers who could not legally be sent abroad.

5. Tommy's

   • Private officers serving in the British Infantry
   • Came from poor working class backgrounds
   • 3/4 a pound of meat and 1 pound of bread per day
   • Wore Kakhi instead of red
   • Lee Enfield magazine rifle

6. Officer Corps

   • Still taken from wealthy families
   • private income was advisable
   • Lots of paperwork