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Normally, during the Vietnam War, when a man asked what unit you were with, you'd reply, "...3/5 Cav", or "1st of the O' Duce (1/502nd)", etc. Therefore, when asking about a man's unit, the question was normally referring to his battalion of his particular regiment.
Reference to the above examples; the 3/5 Cav means 3rd Squadron 5th Cavalry...and the "1st of the O'Duce" meant 1st battalion of the 502nd Infantry.
If the fella asking the question wanted something other than the unit, he'd ask, "What Troop are ya with?" or "What company are ya with?" (those were designated by letters, such as "A" Troop or "B" Company), or "Whose platoon are you with?" (those were numbered, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.).
For divisions (patches were sewn on the shoulders, when sewing & patches were available); the question would be, "What division are you guys?"
Therefore, a "unit" of US Cavalrymen would be a battalion of air cavalrymen (standard infantrymen=grunts), and that could vary between 600 and 900 men. A "unit" of US Army armored cavalry was called a SQUADRON (not a battalion) and had TROOPS (not companies) and since they were mechanized, they'd had about 900 to 1200 in the squadron. Two or more squadrons equalled a cavalry regiment. Only ONE full cav regiment was in Vietnam...the Blackhorse regiment, the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment) commanded by the son of WWII General Patton...Colonel George S. Patton Jr.
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What is an armored or air cavalry unit is referred to?
An armored or air cavalry unit is referred to as a ___________.
How many men in an air cavalry battalion?
Roughly 700 men.
What volunteer cavalry unit fought in the famous land battle San Juan Hill?
The 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, aka the "Rough Riders."
How were cavalry men mutilated by Indians after a battle?
There genitals were cut off & they were scalped
What help the seventh cavalry regiment in the Vietnam war?
The 7th Cav was a grunt unit (Airmobile Infantry, a fancy name for helicopter transported infantrymen). There were many Cavalry outfits in the Vietnam War: (Not full Regiments; the only full regiment was the 11th ACR), just to name a few: 1. 1st Cavalry Regiment 2. 4th Cavalry Regiment 3. 5th Cavalry Regiment 4. 8th Cavalry Regiment 5. 9th Cavalry Regiment 6. 10th Cavalry Regiment 7. 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR) 8. 12th Cavalry Regiment 9. 17th Cavalry Regiment
What was the legion in the roman empire?
The legion was a complete Roman fighting unit. It was the largest sub-unit in a Roman army. It consisted of 4000 to 6000 men and was divided into cohorts, centuries, cavalry and auxiliaries.The legion was a complete Roman fighting unit. It was the largest sub-unit in a Roman army. It consisted of 4000 to 6000 men and was divided into cohorts, centuries, cavalry and auxiliaries.The legion was a complete Roman fighting unit. It was the largest sub-unit in a Roman army. It consisted of 4000 to 6000 men and was divided into cohorts, centuries, cavalry and auxiliaries.The legion was a complete Roman fighting unit. It was the largest sub-unit in a Roman army. It consisted of 4000 to 6000 men and was divided into cohorts, centuries, cavalry and auxiliaries.The legion was a complete Roman fighting unit. It was the largest sub-unit in a Roman army. It consisted of 4000 to 6000 men and was divided into cohorts, centuries, cavalry and auxiliaries.The legion was a complete Roman fighting unit. It was the largest sub-unit in a Roman army. It consisted of 4000 to 6000 men and was divided into cohorts, centuries, cavalry and auxiliaries.The legion was a complete Roman fighting unit. It was the largest sub-unit in a Roman army. It consisted of 4000 to 6000 men and was divided into cohorts, centuries, cavalry and auxiliaries.The legion was a complete Roman fighting unit. It was the largest sub-unit in a Roman army. It consisted of 4000 to 6000 men and was divided into cohorts, centuries, cavalry and auxiliaries.The legion was a complete Roman fighting unit. It was the largest sub-unit in a Roman army. It consisted of 4000 to 6000 men and was divided into cohorts, centuries, cavalry and auxiliaries.
What is an armored or air cavalry unit is referred to?
An armored or air cavalry unit is referred to as a ___________.
Who were the armoured cavalry men that fought for the king in the Roman time period?
Romulus was said to have created a corps of personal guards called the celeres. It is not clear whether it was a cavalry unit or a unit which fought as cavalry or infantry according to what was needed. One source claimed the letter and others claimed the former.
Can you wear a Cavalry stetson with the new Army Service uniform?
If you are attached to a cavalry unit have been to combat with a cavalry unit and/or been part of a Spur ride then yes
Who were the and Rough Riders?
A cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt in Cuba. APEX
What is A unit of soldiers who ride horses?
That'd be cavalry
How many men in an air cavalry battalion?
Roughly 700 men.
Good points about pike men?
they were the answer to cavalry
A unit of soldiers mounted on horseback is called what?
a unit of soldiers mounted on horseback is called what
Soldiers mounted on horseback fightingas a unit is called what?
That is cavalry.
On Age of Empires III what unit is the best to defeat cavalry?
Pikemen and Halberdiers. One of them kills cavalry in about 2 seconds.
When were black men allowed to fight in an American war abroad?
WW1 The "Buffalo Soldiers", a black cavalry unit, fought in Cuba, in the Spanish American War, 1898 era.
