MEMORANDUM of the organization of the Volunteer Corps under the act of 13th May, 1846. of Cavalry or mounted men, will consist of— A company of Cavalry 1 Captain; 1 First Lieutenant; 1 Second Lieutenant, 4 Sergeants; 4 Corporals; 2 Buglers; 1 Farrier and Blacksmith; 64 Privates; as established by order of the President. A regiment of Cavalry or mounted men, will consist of— Field and Staff Non-commissioned Staff. 1 Colonel; 1 Lieutenant Colonel; 1 Major; 1 Adjutant, (a Lieutenant in addition to the Lieutenant of the corps.) 1 Sergeant Major; 1 Quartermaster Sergeant ; 1 Principal Musician; 2 Chief Buglers; and 10 Companies, for the organization of which see above. A company of Infantry (or Riflemen) will consist of 1 Captain ; 1 First Lieutenant; 1 Second Lieutenant; 4 Sergeants; 4 Corporals; 2 Musicians; 64 Privates; as established by the order of the President. A regiment of Infantry (or Riflemen) will consist of— Field and Staff Non-commissioned Staff. 1 Colonel; 1 Lieutenant Colonel; 1 Major ; 1 Adjutant, (a Lieutenant of one of the com panies, but not in addition.) 1 Sergeant Major; 1 Quartermaster Sergeant ; 10 Companies, for the organization of which see above. A regiment of Infantry (or Riflemen) will consist of Field and Staff Non-commissioned Staff. 1 Colonel ; 1 Lieutenant Colonel; 1 Major; 1 Adjutant, (a Lieutenant of one of the companies, but not in addition.) 1 Sergeant Major; 1 Quartermaster Sergeant ; 2 Principal Musicians; and 10 Companies, for the organization of which see above. |