( I believe that it is no needed to include all of the articles from this decree but rather the ones, or part of, that relate to organisation.)
PLANA MAYOR
Art. 6.
The Plana Mayor is composed of
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Generals of Division
Generals of Brigade
Generals Brigadieres ( Brigadier Generals )
INFANTRY
Art. 17.
In time of peace the Army is composed; 28 Battalions with 4 Cuadros de Batallon and 2 Regional Companies, these last two organisations appear to me to be basically militia or reserve type units, each company having 54 privates although these can be increased to 110 privates when placed onto a reduced footing (Batallon en pie reducido). The Regional Companies are called "Compañía Fija Norte de la Baja California" and " Compañía Fija Sur de la Baja California" each company has 108 privates. Each Battalion is composed of 4 Companies.
Art. 18.
Each Battalion can be made into a Peace Footing (Pie Reducido) or a War Footing (Alta Fuerza);
| Peace Footing | War Footing |
|---|---|
| Battalion Staff | |
| 1 Colonel | 1 Colonel |
| 1 Lieutenant Colonel | 1 Lieutenant Colonel |
| 1 Major | 1 Major |
| 1 Adjutant ( Captain ) | 1 Adjutant ( Captain ) |
| 1 Depository 2nd Captain | 1 Depository 2nd Captain |
| 2 Sub-Adjutants, Lieutenants | 2 Sub-Adjutants, Lieutenants |
| 1 1st Sergeant ( Band ) | 1 1st Sergeant ( Band ) |
| 1 2nd Sergeant ( Band ) | 1 2nd Sergeant ( Band ) |
| 1 Corporal ( Band ) | 1 Corporal ( Band ) |
| 2 2nd Sergeants ( Clerks ) | 2 2nd Sergeants ( Clerks ) |
| 8 Corporals | 8 Corporals |
| 1 Armourer 2nd Sergeant | 1 Armourer 2nd Sergeant |
| 1 Muleteer, Corporal | 1 Muleteer, Corporal |
| 6 Muleteers | 9 Muleteers |
| 10 Mules | 29 Mules |
| Four Companies each with | |
| 1 1st Captain | 1 1st Captain |
| 1 2nd Captain | 1 2nd Captain |
| 3 Lieutenants | 3 Lieutenants |
| 1 Depository Lieutenant ( Supply ) | 1 Depository Lieutenant ( Supply ) |
| 3 Sub-Lieutenants | 3 Sub-Lieutenants |
| 1 1st Sergeant | 1 1st Sergeant |
| 1 2nd Sergeant ( Co. Adjutant ) | 1 2nd Sergeant ( Co. Adjutant ) |
| 8 2nd Sergeants | 8 2nd Sergeants |
| 1 Corporal ( Co. Flag Bearer ) | 1 Corporal ( Co. Flag Bearer ) |
| 18 Corporals | 18 Corporals |
| 6 Bandsmen | 6 Bandsmen |
| 110 Privates | 190 Privates |
| 7 Mules | 7 Mules |
Each Company is divided into 3 Sections, each section has 2 Platoons, and each Platoon has 3 squads, each squad is commanded by a Corporal.
Art. 21.
At time of War the Battalions are transformed into Regiments of 2 Battalions in each.
Art. 216.
In time of War each Battalion is duplicated to form a Regiment of 2 Battalions, the Colonel remains in command of the Regiment and the 1st Battalion. The Lieutenant Colonel commands the 2nd Battalion.
| Time of War | |
|---|---|
| 1st Battalion | 2nd Battalion |
| Staff Corps | |
| 1 Colonel | 1 Lieutenant Colonel |
| 1 Major | 1 1st Captain ( Chief of Detail ) |
| 1 Adjutant 2nd Captain | 1 Adjutant Lieutenant |
| 1 Sub-Adjutant, Sub-Lieutenant | 1 Sub-Adjutant, Sub-Lieutenant |
| 1 1st Sergeant ( Band ) | 1 2nd Sergeant ( Band ) |
| 1 Corporal ( Band ) | 1 Corporal ( Band ) |
| 1 2nd Sergeant ( Clerical ) | 1 2nd Sergeant ( Clerical ) |
| 2 Corporals ( Clerical ) | 2 Corporals ( Clerical ) |
| 1 Armourer 2nd Sergeant | 1 Armourer 2nd Sergeant |
| 1 Reception Corporal ( Clerk ) | 1 Reception Corporal ( Clerk ) |
| 10 Assistants Privates ( Clerks ) | 10 Assistants Privates ( Clerks ) |
| 33 Mules | 33 Mules |
| Each Company | |
| 1 1st Captain | 1 2nd Captain |
| 2 Lieutenants | 2 Lieutenants |
| 2 Sub-Lieutenants | 2 Sub-Lieutenants |
| 1 1st Sergeant | 1 1st Sergeant |
| 1 2nd Sergeant Adjutant 1st Class | 1 2nd Sergeant Adjutant 2nd Cl. |
| 1 Corporal Assistant | 1 Corporal Assistant |
| 6 2nd Sergeants | 6 2nd Sergeants |
| 18 Corporals | 18 Corporals |
| 1 Corporal (Co. Flag Bearer ) | 1 Corporal ( Co. Flag Bearer ) |
| 4 Buglers | 4 Buglers |
| 2 Drummers | 2 Drummers |
| 190 Privates | 190 Privates |
| 6 Mules | 6 Mules |
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