Army reforms Flashcards
(28 cards)
When was the Mcneill tulloch report
1855
What issues did the McNeill Tulloch report highlight
issues with commissariat, supply distribution and mismanagement from command
What did the McNeill Tulloch report criticise
incompetence of High command
What issue with supply did Mcneill tulloch Highlight
arrived in Balaklava Dec 1854 but didnt reach troops until Feb 1855
What occured on October 1858 due to the Mcneill Tulloch report
Oct 1858 - Royal warrant issued
(reform of commissariat - operation expanded eg Admin + Ancillary)
Why was the Mcneill Tulloch report so significant
Caused Scandal - politicians could not refuse
What was a limitation of McNeill Tulloch report
Reforms change professional army but reservists, Militia and yeomanry carried on
What was a major programme created due McNeill Tulloch report
Barrack construction (but little else done to improve service life)
What did the Chelsea Board attempt to do due to mcNeill Tulloch report
whitewash the report
When was the Cardwell reforms
1868-74
What are the reasons for Cardwell reforms
- Prussia improving
- Good econ state (non one wants to join army)
- Br had hardly any reservists
What was created 1870 Cardwell reforms
Army enlistment Act 1870 - serve half of 12 year term in reserves
What was abolished 1871 due to Cardwell reform
Purchasing commission abolished
What was set up in 1871 due to Cardwell reforms
Regulation of Forces Act 1871 - linked regiments to geographical area
When was flogging abolished
1868 Flogging abolished in peacetime, finally banned 1881
What were limitations of cardwells reforms
- promotion still secured through pay
- more strain on Home battalions
What were large benefits of Cardwells reforms
- Changed min term from 21 years to 12 years
- recruitment problem partly solved (secure job)
when was the Haldanes reform
1905-12
What was the reason for Haldanes report
- Boer war led to Gov inestigations
- worries about germany
- budget dropped by £2million annually
What was a key change of haldanes reforms
- Cardwell system restored
- army reorganised into 2 parts
What were the 2 parts
Expeditionary force - 3 army corps 150,000 men
Territiorial force - (volunteers, militia + Yeomanry)
What was the length of service Haldane implemented
Cardwellian - 7-8 years service
What control shift was implemented in haldanes reforms
Relied on officers to implement eg haig
- improved preparedness
what did haldanes reforms do top the imbalance of home and abraod battalions
rectified imbalance from 71 home and 85 abraod
- now 74 home and abroad
