 With the outbreak of World War I the native Turcoman cavalry recruited from Moslem volunteers was increased to a full division in strength.Following the overthrow of the Czarist regime the Turkmen Horse formed the bodyguard of General Lavr Kornilov.From 1918 to 1926 the District was referred to as the Turkestan Front as its forces were conducting active operations against the Basmachi Revolt throughout practically all the District's territory.