Where is the 3rd Cavalry Regiment?
Fort Hood, Texas
The 3rd Cavalry Regiment, formerly 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (“Brave Rifles”) is a regiment of the United States Army currently stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.
Does the US Army still have cavalry units?
Today, cavalry designations and traditions continue with regiments of both armor and aviation units that perform the cavalry mission. The 1st Cavalry Division is the only active division in the United States Army with a cavalry designation.
What is a cavalry regiment?
1. A highly mobile army unit using vehicular transport, such as light armor and helicopters. 2. Troops trained to fight on horseback. [French cavalerie, from Italian cavalleria, from cavaliere, cavalier, from Old Italian; see cavalier.]
How long did the 3rd Cavalry Regiment serve in Vietnam?
The 3rd Cavalry Regiment had a squadron serving in South Vietnam for nearly six years. Between 1966 and 1972 the men from the regiment served in every major operation conducted by the 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF), including the Tet Offensive, the 1968 battles for Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral, and the battle of Binh Ba in 1969.
What happened to the 3/4 Cavalry?
The 3/4 Cavalry Regiment, now reduced to a single Squadron, supported the Operational Deployment Force (ODF) and in December 1992 deployed with the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, to Somalia as a part of ‘Operation Solace’. On their return the members of the Squadron wore the Australian Active Service Medal.
When did the 3rd Cavalry Regiment get the corps badge?
Up until that time the 3rd Cavalry Regiment wore the Corps Badge, except for the initial period in 27th May 1965 – 14th September 1965 when the 4th/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse badge was worn. For you history buffs, this is how it all started.
What happened to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment?
The 2nd Cavalry Regiment at the time consisted of A Squadron in Holsworthy and B Squadron in Enoggera, but with no Regimental Headquarters. The date of this re-designation was 16 January 1967, but it was to be three and a half years before authority to raise a Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron was gained.