This is an outline of the
table of organization and equipment (TO&E) of the 11 German Cavalry Divisions that were established at the outbreak of
World War I. This is the theoretical strength on mobilisation and did not remain constant. As early as 30 November 1914, the 3rd Cavalry Brigade became independent of the
4th Cavalry Division.[1]
1 station wagon, 1 wireless mast wagon, 1 store wagon
2 x Light Wireless Stations
1 station wagon, 1 store wagon
Cavalry Motorised Vehicle Column
Strength
The total strength of a division on mobilisation was at least 244 officers, 4862 NCOs and other ranks, 5512 horses (riding and draught) and 197 vehicles and wagons. It commanded 24 cavalry squadrons, 12 field artillery pieces and 6 machine guns.
Jäger Battalions
The peacetime army contained 18
Jäger Battalions (Guards Jäger,
Guards Schützen, 1st - 14th Jäger, and 1st and 2nd Bavarian Jäger). On mobilisations, these were attached to the cavalry corps and divisions. Each Jäger battalion consisted of:
battalion staff
4 Jäger companies
26 officers, 1054 NCOs and other ranks, 58 horses, 4 ammunition wagons, 1 medical wagon, 4 field kitchens, 5 baggage wagons and 5 supply wagons[8]
1 machine gun company
2 officers, 95 NCOs and other ranks, 45 horses, 6 machine guns, 1 reserve machine gun, 3 ammunition wagons, 1 field kitchen, 1 store wagons, 1 baggage wagon and 1 fodder wagon[9]