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The Armored
Cavalry Regiment (ACR) is
the self-contained force around which the covering force is built.
Further, it provides an economy-of-force structure for use in the
main battle area (MBA) for offensive and defensive operations (FM
8-10-4).
The ACR is a self-contained combined arms organization composed of
armored cavalry squadrons (ACS), an aviation squadron, a support
squadron, and separate combat support companies and batteries. The
ACR is a separate unit that supports the corps or a joint task
force. It is often reinforced by corps combat support units and
divisional maneuver battalions. The ACR operates independently
over a wide area and at extended distances from other units. The
ACR is a highly mobile, armored force capable of fighting the
fully mechanized threat in the environmental states of war or
conflict. The ACR may be rapidly deployed to a theater of
operations by sealift. When supporting a light corps, limitations
may exist in corps support capabilities, strategic mobility, and
terrain restrictions.
The regimental ACS is a highly mobile, armor-protected force. It
consists of armored cavalry troops, a tank company, and a
self-propelled artillery battery. The squadron usually functions
as part of the regiment, but may operate separately for a short
period of time, or as part of a joint task force or another unit.
It is often reinforced by combat support units organic to or
reinforcing the regiment (FM 17-95). There are currently two
active-duty and one national guard Armored Cavalry Regiments
(Armored).
3d Armored Cavalry Regiment. (Brave Rifles) Fort Carson, Colorado.
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. (Black Horse) National Training
Center, Fort Irwin, California.
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment. National Guard. Headquarters at
Knoxville, TN.
Armor Cavalry Regiment Light
The ACR(L) is a self-contained combined arms organization capable
of being packaged and rapidly deployed by air or sealift as part
of a force projection Army responding rapidly to world-wide
contingencies. The role of the ACR(L) may be traditional, initial
entry, or follow-on. The traditional role would support a US corps
or task force through a reconnaissance, security, and
economy-of-force capability. As an initial entry force, the ACR(L)
would support Army or joint task force operations with credible
force as a demonstration of US resolve. In the follow-on role, the
ACR(L) will follow an opposed entry force (division ready brigade
type) to expand the point of entry, to provide reconnaissance and
security, and to serve as the initial combat-capable maneuver
force.
The regimental light armored cavalry squadron (ACS[L]) is a highly
mobile force. It consists of armored cavalry troops equipped with
HMMWVs armed with a caliber .50 machine gun, an MK 19 grenade
launcher, and a TOW missile launcher; a HMMWV-mounted TOW company;
and a towed artillery battery. The squadron usually functions as
part of the regiment, but may operate separately for a short time
or as part of either a joint task force or another unit. It is
often reinforced by combat support units organic to or reinforcing
the regiment (FM 17-95). There is currently only one Armored
Cavalry Regiment (Light).
2d Armored Cavalry Regiment (Light). (Toujours Pret) Joint
Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, La.
Armored Cavalry Insignia and Lineage
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