ABSTRACT
Many of the reforms both to combat arms and support that were to follow in later decades were in part reflections of the changes in society, the growth of industry, scientific and technological developments, the rise of professionalism in civilian walks of life and Victorian Christian revivalism. Relations between officers and men were well tempered by constant colonial campaigning in which they continued to learn, know and respect each other. In cavalry regiments, morning and evening stables provided officers and troopers opportunities to talk and know each other as human beings. Admission was to be by competitive examination, good reports from regiments, at least three years' service and, if a Subaltern, proof of having passed a promotion examination. Officers and their wives and children, when entitled, travelled first class, Warrant Officers second class, but even the third class provided for Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and soldiers was a far more comfortable experience than earlier travel.
