Simcoe fostered positive social relations in the Queen’s Rangers which assisted in the unit cohesion of the corps. Simcoe’s influence on the unit was immense; though it was the discipline and care he imbedded that caused this great influence. An emphasis was put on training discipline, which included bayonets and physical training: “The Rangers were disciplined, not for parade, but for active service. They were never to march in slow time; were directed to fire with precision and steadiness; to wield the bayonet with force and effect; to disperse and rally rapidity.” Simcoe used his vigorous training to bring the men together, giving his Rangers an opportunity to bond and endure hardships. The men of the Rangers had plenty of time to joke,