Shorncliffe System of Light Infantry training

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military training system
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:dateOfDevelopment 1803
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Sir_John_Moore
gptkb:Shorncliffe_Camp
Sir Kenneth MacKenzie Douglas
gptkbp:emphasizes gptkb:initiative
marksmanship
skirmishing
small unit tactics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shorncliffe System of Light Infantry training
gptkbp:influenced British Army light infantry tactics
Rifle regiments
gptkbp:notableFor departure from rigid line tactics
focus on individual soldier skills
gptkbp:purpose train light infantry soldiers
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:95th_Rifles
gptkb:43rd_(Monmouthshire)_Regiment_of_Foot
gptkb:52nd_(Oxfordshire)_Regiment_of_Foot
60th (Royal American) Regiment
gptkbp:usedDuring gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shorncliffe_Army_Camp
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7