the strict training regimen and rules of conduct established by jose de san martin for the mounted grenadiers regiment became a model for the argentine army. rigorous military discipline, especially in maneuvers, training and parade drills were a defining characteristic of the regiment. the "san martin code of honor", still used today by the regiment, set out the rules expected to be followed by each member of the mounted grenadiers. san martin used the code of honor in recruiting, training, and leading what became an effective fighting force.