A squadron of light dragoons, consisting of about 200 soldiers organized into four troops, was authorized for the Legion. The four troops were labelled Bey Troop, Black Troop, Grey Troop, and Sorrell Troop, each with 4 squads of 15 horses and soldiers. The squadron was originally under the supervision of Major Michael Rudolph, an infantry officer from the 1st American Regiment. Rudolph resigned in July 1792, and was replaced by Major William Winston. They were armed with pistols and sabres, as well as Charleville carbines, although supplies could be scarce. When the squadron was ordered north to Fort Greenville, some troopers did not have boots, having had to relinquish them to infantry soldiers who had previously departed. They had to maintain a careful guard over their horses, which were prized in the frontier wilderness.