- 126 -Chapter Eleven On Military Affairs General Situation Last year, it was necessary for the army to send disciplinary expeditions or to assist in upholding civil authority. In this regard, it behaved commendably and proved its competence and capability in every respect. The deployment of troops appears to be in accordance with the situation. The intended purpose is to concentrate as many troops as possible at a point from which forces can be dispatched to any area threatened by danger, and also to protect the vast borders from enemies who raid them and threaten their inhabitants. In the Khartoum garrison, there is a force composed of all arms, capable of marching to any part of Sudan where unrest occurs, within a few hours of being summoned.

The British garrison in Sudan consists of 6 infantry battalions, a battery of garrison artillery, and its support staff of medical and administrative personnel. It is stationed in Khartoum. The health of the soldiers has generally been good.

Mobilization and Defense The aforementioned force was dispatched for training last year. Its mobilization was excellent in all respects. Efforts are being made to gather intelligence and information that may be relevant to future potential conflicts, and to update maps. Defense projects throughout the country are nearing completion. The Sudanese and Egyptian Arab troops have made commendable progress in drill and marksmanship, especially in drill, to a significant extent.

Military Education It is pleasing to note that students are flocking to the Military School in Cairo and have excelled in learning horsemanship, artillery, and signaling. The Khartoum Military School has also excelled in its instruction.