TOE, German Cavalry Division, August 1914

Cavalry Division (Kavallerie-Division)
Flag of the Staff of a Division (1871–1918)
Active	1914–19
Country	German Empire
Branch	Army
Type	Cavalry Division
Size	Approximately 5,000 (on mobilisation)
Engagements	World War I

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.

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.

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:

They added considerable fire power to the cavalry.