The Legion had a detachment of rangers under Captain George Shrim. This was an elite force primarily used for intelligence gathering. They were superseded by a new detachment of 90 scouts and spies organized into three companies under the command of William Wells, a son-in-law of Miami war chief Little Turtle who unexpectedly joined the Legion. CPT Wells reported directly to General Wayne. Additional scouting capabilities were added in May 1794 when CPT James Underwood arrived with 60 Chickasaw allies. James Robertson also arrived with 45 Choctaw warriors.