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{{citeotheruses|USE=Tau military formation|OTHERUSE=Short Story by Josh Reynolds|OTHERPAGE=Cadre (Short Story)}}[[Image:Cadre.jpg|thumb|right|Different types of Hunter Cadres{{Fn|3}}]]A '''Hunter Cadre makeup''' or '''Cadre''' (Tau: '''Kau'Ui''') is a standing combine-arms military formation of the [[Tau Empire]]. At its core the Hunter Cadre is composed of members of the [[Tau]] are [[Fire Caste]], organised in into teams of warriors originating from the same [[Tau Sept|Sept]]s, and often bound by the [[Ta'lissera]], with allied species attached as [[Auxiliaries]]. These teams are grouped into an all-arms combat force known as a '''Hunter Cadre''' under the leadership of Led by a veteran [[Tau Commander]]. In many cases, and sometimes accompanied by an [[Ethereal]] will accompany the force, and the balance of these teams will are considered to be selected for capable of dealing with most any tactical situation they find themselves in on the particular hunt battlefield. Averaging slight more than fifty Tau, with some numbering up to be undertakinga hundred in total, Hunter Cadres are roughly analogous to an [[Imperial Guard Company]] but differ in that the divergent combat arms are fully integrated at the tactical level and operate as one unit.{{Cite ThisFn|1}}{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|2b}}

The typical Hunter Cadre will have anywhere up to six [[Fire Warrior Team]]s, normally transported in [[Devilfish]] troop carriers, in addition to along with a number of [[Tau Pathfinder|Pathfinder]]s, [[Stealthsuit Team|Stealthsuit]] and [[Crisis Battlesuit Team]]s. It A cadre will also includes a handful of vehicles, from general units such as [[Hammerhead Gunship]]s to more specialized versions such as [[Sky Ray]]s. A large stockpile of additional vehicles and equipment are kept on hand so that the Cadre can operate in a variety of roles: for example, mounting all Fire Warrior teams on [[AuxiliaryDevilfish]] troop transports so that it can operate as a mechanized force. Auxiliary troops, including [[Kroot]], [[Vespid]] and [[Gue'vesa]], are attached normally kept at a higher level such as Command and assigned to the Cadre for specific tactical roles.{{Fn|2}} A Hunter Cadre will therefore have anywhere between 50 to 100 Tau, which can easily be carried by a [[Manta Missile Destroyer]].{{Fn|1}} However, each Hunter Cadre maintains a stockpile of equipment and vehicles, allowing it to fulfill a variety of roles.{{Fn|2}} Some of these specialized formations include the [[Armoured Interdiction Cadre]], [[Rapid Insertion Force]] and [[Swift Protector Wing]].{{Cite This}}

The two most common methods of warfare employed by Hunter Cadres are the [[Mont'ka]] and [[Kauyon]]. Each method is taught by the great [[Fire Caste]] academies on each Fire Caste world and have their own adherents amongst the [[Shas'o]] and [[Shas'el]] masters. They are both based on two approaches to hunting; '''Kauyon''' involves bringing the prey to the hunter, '''Mont'ka''' involves the hunter running the prey to ground.{{Cite ThisFn|1}}{{Fn|2a}}

In the [[Tau Lexicon]], the words "hunter" and "patience" are derived from the same root. This technique is the oldest of the Tau techniques and has the most variations. Essentially the technique relies on the interaction of the hunter and the lure. In recent times, auxiliary troops such as [[Kroot]] or [[Gue'vesa]] are used as the lure, although some septs still regard the role as one that honours both hunter and prey and allow only bonded [[Fire Warrior]] teams to undertake it. The lure's role is to expose itself to the prey and draw it into a position where it can be killed by the hunter. The more subtle Commanders have been known to use the absence of troops as a lure. Once the prey is in position, the lure is free to escape or help the hunter as the situation dictates. Hunters are frequently equipped with [[Crisis Battlesuit|Crisis]], [[Stealth Battlesuit|Stealth]] or [[Broadside Battlesuit]]s with weapons carefully selected for the particular battle at hand.{{Cite ThisFn|1}}{{Fn|2a}}

Roughly translated, '''Mont'ka''' is the ''"Killing Blow"''. It is the art of identifying a target of opportunity and attacking it swiftly with a Hunter Cadre, often deployed from a [[Manta]] missile destroyer. A Cadre pursuing the Mont'Ka may stand in readiness for several days awaiting the command to strike. During this time they will plan exact movements they will perform when the call comes. Often the decision to strike will come from a [[Shas'el]] or [[Shas'o]] with a good view of the enemy or the input of well-sited [[Tau Pathfinder|Pathfinder]]sPathfinders. It is firmly believed that the bond of trust between the Cadre that conducts the Mont'ka and the Commander who orders it brings honour to both. The attack will immediately be called off if the prey is too resilient or evasive.{{Cite ThisFn|1}}{{Fn|2a}}

*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Tau (3rd Edition)]], pg. 1513-14*{{Endn|'''2}}''': [[Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition)]]**{{Endn|2a}}: Pg. 13-14**{{Endn|2b}}: Pg. 22-23*{{Endn|3}}: [[Apocalypse]], pgPg. 22157