At the Mounted Service School Fort Riley Kansas 1914-1915

The Mounted Service School was established at Fort Riley, Kansas, in 1911. The school's mission was to train officers and enlisted men in the tactics and techniques of mounted warfare. The school was initially commanded by Colonel John K. Kerr, a veteran of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection.

Diary of the Instructor in Swordsmanship: AT THE MOUNTED SERVICE SCHOOL, FORT RILEY KANSAS 1914-1915

by Victoria Bond

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The Mounted Service School curriculum included instruction in horsemanship, equitation, mounted drill, and field tactics. The school also conducted research on the use of cavalry in modern warfare. In 1914, the school published a groundbreaking study on the use of cavalry in the Russo-Japanese War.

The Mounted Service School played a major role in the development of the US Cavalry in the early 20th century. The school's graduates went on to serve with distinction in World War I and World War II. The school also helped to develop the doctrine and tactics that the US Cavalry used in these conflicts.

The Mounted Service School was closed in 1919. The school's closure was due to the increasing mechanization of the US Army. However, the school's legacy continues to live on. The lessons that were learned at the Mounted Service School continue to be used by the US Cavalry today.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Establishment of the Mounted Service School
• Chapter 2: The Curriculum of the Mounted Service School
• Chapter 3: The Graduates of the Mounted Service School
• Chapter 4: The Closure of the Mounted Service School
• Appendix: Documents Relating to the Mounted Service School

Chapter 1: The Establishment of the Mounted Service School

The Mounted Service School was established at Fort Riley, Kansas, in 1911. The school was founded in response to the growing need for trained cavalry officers and enlisted men. The US Cavalry had been playing a major role in the Indian Wars and the Spanish-American War, but the increasing mechanization of the Army was beginning to challenge the cavalry's traditional role.

The Mounted Service School was designed to provide officers and enlisted men with the skills and knowledge they needed to lead and operate cavalry units in the modern era. The school's curriculum included instruction in horsemanship, equitation, mounted drill, and field tactics. The school also conducted research on the use of cavalry in modern warfare.

The first commandant of the Mounted Service School was Colonel John K. Kerr. Kerr was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. He was a strong advocate for the use of cavalry in modern warfare, and he believed that the Mounted Service School would play a major role in the development of the US Cavalry.

Chapter 2: The Curriculum of the Mounted Service School

The curriculum of the Mounted Service School was designed to provide officers and enlisted men with the skills and knowledge they needed to lead and operate cavalry units in the modern era. The school's curriculum included instruction in the following areas:

• Horsemanship
• Equitation
• Mounted drill
• Field tactics
• Cavalry history
• Cavalry weapons and equipment
• Cavalry logistics

The Mounted Service School also conducted research on the use of cavalry in modern warfare. In 1914, the school published a groundbreaking study on the use of cavalry in the Russo-Japanese War. This study was widely read and influential, and it helped to shape the US Cavalry's doctrine and tactics in the early 20th century.

Chapter 3: The Graduates of the Mounted Service School

The graduates of the Mounted Service School went on to serve with distinction in World War I and World War II. Many of the school's graduates rose to high command positions in the US Army. Some of the most notable graduates of the Mounted Service School include:

• General John J. Pershing
• General George S. Patton
• General Omar N. Bradley
• General Dwight D. Eisenhower

The graduates of the Mounted Service School played a major role in the development of the US Cavalry in the early 20th century. The school's graduates helped to develop the doctrine and tactics that the US Cavalry used in World War I and World War II.

Chapter 4: The Closure of the Mounted Service School

The Mounted Service School was closed in 1919. The school's closure was due to the increasing mechanization of the US Army. The development of tanks and armored cars made it clear that cavalry units would no longer play a major role in warfare.

The closure of the Mounted Service School was a major blow to the US Cavalry. However, the school's legacy continues to live on. The lessons that were learned at the Mounted Service School continue to be used by the US Cavalry today.

Appendix: Documents Relating to the Mounted Service School

The appendix of this book contains a number of documents relating to the Mounted Service School. These documents include the school's charter, curriculum, and annual reports. These documents provide a valuable glimpse into the history of the school and its role in the development of the US Cavalry.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the US Cavalry or the development of mounted warfare in the early 20th century. The book is well-written and well-researched, and it is packed with information. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the subject matter.

Diary of the Instructor in Swordsmanship: AT THE MOUNTED SERVICE SCHOOL, FORT RILEY KANSAS 1914-1915

by Victoria Bond

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8261 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	67 pages
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