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What is a Division Cavalry Squadron or Air Cavalry Squadron? What is an Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR)? What is a Battalion Scout Platoon?
CAVALRY
INSIGNIA
From
the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry
Collar Insignia:
Two crossed sabers in scabbards, cutting edge up, 11/16 inch in height, of gold
color metal. The cavalry insignia was adopted in 1851. Officers and
enlisted personnel assigned to cavalry regiments, cavalry squadrons or separate
cavalry troops are authorized to wear the cavalry collar insignia in lieu of
their insignia of branch when approved by the MACOM commander. Some of the armor
and aviation units are designated cavalry units. Branch Plaque:
The plaque design has the Cavalry insignia and rim in gold. The background is
white and the letters are scarlet. Regimental Insignia:
Personnel assigned to cavalry units affiliate with a specific regiment of their
branch or cavalry unit and wear the insignia of the affiliated regiment. Regimental Coat of Arms:
Each cavalry regiment has its own coat of arms that is displayed on the breast
of a displayed eagle. The background of all cavalry flags is yellow. Colors:
Although cavalry is not a branch, yellow is used as a branch color for personnel
assigned to cavalry units. In March 1855, two regiments of cavalry were created
and their trimmings were to be "yellow." In 1861, the designation of
dragoon and mounted rifleman disappeared, all becoming cavalry with
"yellow" as their colors. Yellow was continued as the color for
cavalry units subsequent to abolishment as a branch. Although the regimental
flags for cavalry units are yellow, the troop guidons are red and white without
an insignia on the guidon. __________________________________________________________________________________________ What is a Division Cavalry Squadron or Air Cavalry Squadron? The primary mission of the Regimental Aviation
Squadron, Division Cavalry Squadron (heavy, light, and airborne), and Air
Cavalry Squadron is to conduct reconnaissance and security operations. When
appropriately task organized, the unit may participate in other security
missions. The air cavalry performs air combat as part of the
counter-reconnaissance effort, or to protect the overall force or organic units
by providing local security. The air cavalry assists in C³I enhancement; in
addition to reconnaissance and security. Through these missions, they provide
timely intelligence concerning the enemy, terrain, and weather throughout the AO
and early warning against enemy observation or attack. Today's cavalry regiments
and squadrons must be able to conduct operations across a wide range (peace,
conflict, and war) against threats ranging in size from major regional powers,
lesser powers, and terrorist groups to insurgents. Cavalry regiments and
squadrons may be among the first units to initially deploy into an area to
conduct stability operations, support operations or operations as part of the
post conflict phase of some other contingency operation. __________________________________________________________________________________________ What is an Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR)? The ACR is a separate corps maneuver unit. As a
corps asset, it predominantly operates for the corps commander by performing
reconnaissance, security, and economy of force missions. The regiment (like the
separate brigade) is considered by the corps staff as a major element of corps
maneuver combat power on a par with the division. The regimental staff works
closely with the corps. The staff ensures that the regiment is adequately
planned for in corps operations. The regiment may also be placed under OPCON of
or attached to a division. This is done for operations when command
relationships better support mission accomplishment. Some missions require the
regiment to reinforce a division with a squadron. A reinforced ACS is normally
assigned this task. The ACS is attached or placed OPCON to the division. __________________________________________________________________________________________ What is a Battalion Scout Platoon? In an armor or mechanized infantry battalion, the
scout platoon performs several critical tasks in support of the battalion
commander’s concept of the operation. The success or failure of the scout
platoon often has a direct impact on the success or failure of the main force.
As the eyes and ears of the battalion, the scout platoon leader must stay in
communication with the battalion tactical operations center (TOC). This is
necessary to keep the platoon informed of the battalion and brigade situation as
well as the current enemy situation and to ensure information gained by the
platoon is transmitted to the battalion in a timely manner.
Status and location of Cavalry Squadrons - A very informative and updated list!
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