 They were employed as integral companies of the regular battalions, and were well regarded in the field.The Yeomanry, likewise, were not employed as complete units.Whilst the initial request for auxiliaries had called for "8,000 irregulars ... organised in companies of 100" and specified that they should be equipped as mounted infantry, the Yeomanry had always been trained and equipped as shock cavalry, with sabres, carbines and lances.