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.

[1] 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.

On mobilisations, these were attached to the cavalry corps and divisions.

Each Jäger battalion consisted of: They added considerable fire power to the cavalry.