His policy was to re-establish a military model based on a regimental system.

Between 1796 and 1804, a regimental system on two battalion basis was introduced.

Elements of the regimental system for example had been put in place under his predecessor Dingiswayo.

Before then, it used the traditional regimental system, where regiments were actual combat units.

A regimental system can also foster close links between the regiment and the community from which it is recruited.

Uniform dress became the norm with the adoption of regimental systems, initially by the French army in the mid-17th century.

Stationed on the island after the return to the regimental system in 1924 were the following regular units:

Regiment - For more detailed information on the British regimental system.

The regimental system was introduced, by combining two battalions into a single regiment.

The British regimental system fostered numerous distinctions amongst different units.