Pertaining to the time between around 1670 up until the Battle of Vienna. It was widely known that the Husaria was the favorite of Sobieski and arguably an extension of his deep patriotism of Poland. Much of what I have read mentions the steps Sobieski took in reforming the Polish army, namely the reforms he made to the artillery units to gear them for supporting the Hussars in combat to compensate for the weaknesses that had been exposed against the firepower of the Swedish that ultimately contributed to the decline of the Hussars.

I was wondering if there were any out there who knew more specifics on the steps Sobieski took beyond what I have mentioned. Are there known events that happened where Sobieski took measures to promote the military reformation? More specifically rebuilding the Hussars? Times where that was his point of emphasis? Did he ever organize tournaments or training sessions? Basically what were the public steps taken by Sobieski, if any, to stress the importance of returning the Hussars to former glory.

Secondly, I know the Hussars had a long training period and had to rise through the ranks before becoming bonafide Hussars. And that by this time it was more a title for decoration that nobles used, and often the Lieutenants were left to run the units. But did they have any ceremony? Like a knighting? Or a ritual which signified rising to the higher ranks?

Lastly, what does anybody know about Sobieski's involvement with the Order of the Dragon? I've read in a couple places that he was Grand Master of the order during his time.

Thanks in advance for the help.