What did von Scharnhorst innovate that allowed a larger number of men in Prussian to be trained in firearms usage?

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Since the introduction of general conscription was impossible under Napoleonic rule, Scharnhorst invented the Krümpersystem under which a larger number of men than that allowed to Prussia could be trained in the use of arms; citizens were called to service for a short training period to be then replaced by another group.