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The Vietnam War was the first war that the US Army used the "basic" configuration that established the "armored cavalry" of today. During that war, the US Army Armored Cav units were deployed to Vietnam in Regiments (only one full regiment, the 11th ACR was deployed) and about 10 Armored Cav Squadrons, and a few armored Cav Troops (A, 4/12 Cav as one example).
The Full regiment in Vietnam (11th ACR) consisted of 3 Sqd's, containing 3 or 4 ground troops (A, B, C) and and air troop (helicopters) and a tank company. Individual Armored Cav Sqd's consisted of about the same, MINUS the tank companies.
Example: the full regiment had a company of 17 Patton tanks. The Sqd's did not.
The typical Armored Cav Sqd consisted of about 3 ground troops and 1 air troop. The Troops (A, B, C,) consisted of M113 ACAVs and M551 Sheridan tanks (Armored Reconnaissance Assault Vehicles). The air troop usually consisted of UH-1 Iroquois, OH-6 Cayuse, AH-1 Cobras and OH-58 Kiowa helicopters.
While the whole sqd was commanded by an LTC, the air troop was commanded by a MAJ, while the ground troops were commanded by a CPT.
A full bird COL commanded the full regiment (the 11th ACR was commanded by COL George S. Patton, son of WWII Patton).
Whenever you see photographs of Sheridans and ACAVs together in one Vietnam War photo, you're looking at a US Armored Cav picture.
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What does cavalry?
In the Vietnam War, US Armored Cavalry (M551 Sheridans and M113 ACAVs) conducted screening, security, and reconnaissance.
When did troop carrier 464 go to Vietnam?
Discounting US aircraft (fixed wing & rotor wing) the only troop transports used during the Vietnam war were US Navy vessels and the US Army's M113 APC/ACAV (Armored Personnel Carrier/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle).
How big is an army regiment?
During the Vietnam War, a "US Army" regiment was generally equal to a brigade. Regiments (in the US Army) were normally reserved for US Cavalry units; such as the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment), which was commanded by Colonel George S. Patton Jr. in Vietnam (son of WWII GENERAL PATTON). In the US Army (during Vietnam) a Battalion was approximately 600 men (but could be up to 900 men); in the Cavalry a "Battalion" was called a Squadron, and two or more squadrons equalled a Regiment. Two or more battalions equalled a brigade.
What do cavalry soldiers do?
The US cavalry is used primarily for light skirmishes and reinforcements. They typically use either helicopters or lighter assault vehicles to quickly respond to threats.
How many divisions are in the army?
Currently the US Army has ten divisions. 1st Armored, 1st Cavalry, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Infantry, 10th Mountain, 25th Infantry and the 82nd and 101st Airborne. And there are five independent brigades.
What does cavalry?
In the Vietnam War, US Armored Cavalry (M551 Sheridans and M113 ACAVs) conducted screening, security, and reconnaissance.
When did troop carrier 464 go to Vietnam?
Discounting US aircraft (fixed wing & rotor wing) the only troop transports used during the Vietnam war were US Navy vessels and the US Army's M113 APC/ACAV (Armored Personnel Carrier/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle).
What object could be a part of a squadron?
During WWII, a USN squadron "could" consist of four US destroyers (warships); during the Vietnam War a USAF squadron "could" consist of about twelve US F4 Phantom jets (warplanes); a US Army squadron (in Vietnam) was equivalent to an army battalion, roughly 600 men or more. The US Armored Cavalry in Vietnam used the term "squadron" instead of "battalion", and used the term "regiment" instead of the word "brigade." Two or more squadrons made up a regiment in the cavalry; or two or more battalions made up a brigade within an Armor or Infantry unit. Two or more regiments or brigades (in the US Army during the Vietnam War) made up a division. In Vietnam, US Army Armored Cavalry squadrons consisted of M551 Sheridan tanks (Armored Airborne Reconnaissance Assault Vehicles) and M113 APC/ACAV (Armored Personnel Carriers/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles). US Army Armor Battalions consisted of M48A3 Patton tanks; US Army Mechanized Infantry battalions consisted of M113 APC/ACAVs.
How many tanks the vietam War tanks were there?
1. In Vietnam, US Army Armored Cavalry Squadrons (equivalent to a Battalion) were equipped with M551 Sheridan tanks and M113 ACAVs (Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles). Only one US Armored Cavalry Regiment was in Vietnam, the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment-Black Horse). Approximately 200 Sheridans were in country at any one given time 2. US Army Armor Battalions (Tank Battalions) were equipped with M48A3 Patton tanks. Three USMC tank battalions and three USA tank battalions served in Vietnam. Approximately 57/58 Pattons per battalion, plus one or more tank companies within the 11th ACR. Approximately 400 US Patton tanks served in Vietnam. 3. The Australian 1st Armored Regiment consisted of 26 Centurion medium tanks. 4. ARVN regiments were equipped with M41 Walker Bulldog Light Tanks. Approximately 250 M41s served in Vietnam. 5. There were at least three NVA Armored Regiments known to exist during the war, numbers are unknown; but they consisted of the T54/55 medium tank and the PT-76 Amphibious Light Tank.
How many tanks are in a tank division?
During the Vietnam War, a standard US Army "Armor Battalion" (tank battalion) consisted of approximately 57/58 Patton M48A3 tanks. Two or more, but usually three, battalions equalled one brigade. Two or more, but usually three, brigades equalled one division. US Marine Corps tank battalions (in Vietnam) were organized the same as the Army's. Only Army & Marine tank "Battalions" were in Vietnam; as well as armored cavalry squadrons, which were the equivalent of battalions (but contained far more armored vehicles in their troops (companies are called "Troops" in the cavalry). With the one exception of the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment) which, in the cavalry is equivalent to a brigade. In Vietnam, the 11th ACR was commanded by COL. George S. Patton, son of WW2 Gen Patton.
How many tanks in a modern us army armoured division?
The United States Army is currently reorganizing around the Brigade as the largest permanent flexible unit of combat force, and the division is much less fixed. Indeed, the idea is that divisions will be amalgamations of standing Brigades (usually 2-4) plus additional support services. In the interim, US Divisions are being redesigned to be able to deploy independent brigades. A rough estimate of a current full armored division is the composition of the US 1st Armored Division, which is comprised of 4 Brigade Combat Teams, totaling 4 tank battalions and 3 armored cavalry battalions. A tank battalion has 3 companies, each of roughly 14 tanks. Armored Cavalry battalions generally have half as many tanks. So, a good estimate would be that the 1st Armored Division has about 250 tanks. Historically, it is very hard to answer this question, as it depends heavily on which period of time you are talking about - the size and composition of US armored divisions has varied considerably over the past 70 years.
What caliber of cannon did the Vietnam War Sheridan tank have?
The brand new mostly aluminum M551 Sheridan was designed/built in the middle of the 1960's and entered directly into the Vietnam War in January 1969. The Sheridan was assigned to all US Armored Cavalry units in South Vietnam, such as the (to name a few): 1/1 Armored Cav; 3/4 Armored Cav; 3/5 Armored Cav; 4/12 Armored Cav; and all squadrons of the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment-the Black Horse). The Sheridan was the only US tank that could swim. The M-551 fired a unique round (cannon shell). There was no ejecting empty shell after the main gun fired (cannon). The Sheridan fired CASELESS tank shells! It's caliber was 152mm or a 6 inch gun. About the same caliber as a WWII light cruiser; heavy cruisers had 8" guns.
What do cavalry soldiers do?
The US cavalry is used primarily for light skirmishes and reinforcements. They typically use either helicopters or lighter assault vehicles to quickly respond to threats.
How big is an army regiment?
During the Vietnam War, a "US Army" regiment was generally equal to a brigade. Regiments (in the US Army) were normally reserved for US Cavalry units; such as the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment), which was commanded by Colonel George S. Patton Jr. in Vietnam (son of WWII GENERAL PATTON). In the US Army (during Vietnam) a Battalion was approximately 600 men (but could be up to 900 men); in the Cavalry a "Battalion" was called a Squadron, and two or more squadrons equalled a Regiment. Two or more battalions equalled a brigade.
How did the US end its role in Vietnam?
If a US Armored Cavalry Squadron (equivalent to a battalion) was in position for the night at an NDP site (Night Defensive Position), the US cavalrymen would be told the day/night previous, that "...an ARVN Cavalry Squadron was going to NDP with us tonight covering from that (pointing) position to that (again pointing) position; they'll have their own quartering parties...". Normally, the ARVN would ride in, it being near dark, ground guides and quartering parties would lead each armored vehicle to it's position for the night (circling the wagons). When completed, the ARVN's would become one half of the circle and the US the other half of the circle (the circle IS THE NDP SITE). At first dawn, the US Cavalry outfit would "crank up engines", and depart their former NDP site, which would be now occupied by ARVN Cavalry (or what ever mounted unit) which would then up the circle, left vacant by the departing US Cavalry. This was how a US "Ground" combat unit handed over the war to the South Vietnamese Army. The above description would be repeated all over the country.
How many divisions are in the army?
Currently the US Army has ten divisions. 1st Armored, 1st Cavalry, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Infantry, 10th Mountain, 25th Infantry and the 82nd and 101st Airborne. And there are five independent brigades.
Why had new military technology changed the role of the cavalry in the US Civil War?
The age old effectiveness of the cavalry charge was negated by the terrain, fortifications and repeating rifles introduced in the US Civil War. The use of cavalry, however, was important for skirmishes, cutting supply lines and was used for scouting purposes.
