Army Cavalry Spur Ride Packing List

1. Spur Ride Packing List
SPUR RIDE UNIFORM (WORN)
 OCP TOP
 OCP BOTTOM
 BROWN BELT
 BROWN SHIRT
 SOCKS
 BOOTS
 *ID TAGS*
 *ID CARD*
 *GLOVES*
 *EYEPRO CLEAR LENS*
 *ACH (cover, band, base plate)*
 *NVGs (Functioning)*
 *PEN/PENCIL, & NOTEBOOK*
 MAP and PROTRACTOR
 2 x PAPER CLIPS
 2 x BINDER CLIPS
 2 x PENNIES
 *IOTV w/ front and back Plates*
 IFAK
 LIGHT SOURCE (with red
lens)
SPUR RIDE PACKING LIST
1 x RUCK
 1 x WET WEATHER BAG
 2 x BROWN SHIRT
 2 x PAIRS SOCKS (BLACK OR
GREEN)
 *1 x PROMASK*
 1 x SET OCP UNIFORM
 *1 x JSLIST*
(top/bottom/boots/gloves)
1 x W/W TOP
 1 x W/W BOTTOM
 1 x RUNNING SHOES, SET
 1 x PONCHO
 1 x FLEECE CAP
 1 x SET, BOOTS
 1 x PATROL CAP
1 x Pair of Gloves
 Spare NVG Batteries
 Spare Flashlight Batteries
1 x SILK TOP
 1 x SILK BOTTOM
 *3 x MREs*
 *CAMELBACK (or similar system)*
 1 x ROLL TOILET PAPER
 *2 x Chem Lights (not IR)*
 1 x Yellow PT Belt
 1 x Eye Pro (Clear Lens)
Anyone missing items with *
surrounding them or over
five or more items will be
disqualified during the layout

2. Muleskinner Spur Ride
Study Guide
Fort Hood, TX
Previous RSS Commanders
1. LTC James Dickson: OCT85 – MAR88
2. LTC Oscar Major: MAR88 – MAR90
3. LTC Daniel Mongeon: MAR90 – MAY92
4. LTC Thomas Hill: MAY92 – MAY94
5. LTC Clarence Newby: MAY94 – JUN96
6. LTC Michael Terry: JUN96 – JUN98
7. LTC Roberta Woods: JUN98 – JUN00
8. LTC Stephen Corcoran: JUN00 – JUN02
9. LTC Kristen French: JUN02 – JUN04
10. LTC Richard O’Connor: JUN04 – JUN06
11. LTC Steven Cook: JUN06 – MAY09
12. LTC Timothy Luedecking: MAY09 – NOV11
13. LTC Michael Garlington: NOV11 – JUL13
14. LTC Michelle Donahue: JUN13 – JUN15
15. LTC Robin Montgomery: JUN15 – JUL17
16. LTC Paul Davis: JUN17 – APR19

3. 3d CR Customs and Traditions
Regimental Greeting
The Regimental greeting is rendered by all enlisted troopers to
officers and by junior officers to senior officers. The greeting is
exchanged as follows:
Junior individual exclaims: “Brave Rifles, Sir (or Ma’am)!”
Senior individual responds: “Veterans!”
Regimental Battle Cry
“AI-EE-YAH!” is the Regimental Battle Cry. Adopted from the
Indians, it is a Sioux war cry meaning “Attack!” The expression
symbolizes the cry of the Cavalry Trooper charging into battle. It has
evolved into a form of slang used by members of the Regiment,
referring to or
meaning anything and everything except “no” and is synonymous
with HOO-AH!
Regimental Accolade
This expression of esprit and elan, which originated with General
Winfield Scott, has been adopted by the Regiment as its Accolade
and is also the source of the Regimental Motto and the Regimental
greeting. It is normally rendered by all personnel prior to passing in
review during parades, and prior to dismissal from some formations.
It is rendered in the following manner:
Leader: “Prepare for the Regimental Accolade!”
All personnel respond: “Prepare to sound off!”
Leader: “Brave Rifles!”
All personnel respond: “Veterans!”
Leader: “Blood and Steel!”
All personnel respond: “AI-EE-YAH!”
Regimental Color
The Regimental color is emerald green. This was the branch color of
the Mounted Rifles and trimmed the distinctive uniforms worn from
1851 to 1861.
Regimental Motto
The Regimental Motto is “Blood and Steel.” It is derived from the
Regimental Accolade.
Regimental Distinctive Unit Insignia
The original branch insignia of the Regiment of Mounted Riflemen was a
trumpet rather than the crossed sabers of the dragoon regiments, the only
other mounted units in the Army at that time. This trumpet surmounts the
crest on the Regimental Coat of Arms and appears on the present day
Regimental Distinctive Unit Insignia, which is shown below. Affectionately
known
as the “Bug” due to its shape, this distinctive insignia was originally
approved for the 3d Cavalry Regiment on 25 November 1922, and
amended to revise its description on 5 January, 1923. On 18 December
1951, this insignia was re-designated for the 3d Armored Cavalry
Regiment.
Fiddler’s Green
Fiddler’s Green is the legendary afterlife imagined by Cavalrymen. Its
origins are obscure, although some point to the Greek myth of the “Elysian
Fields” as a potential inspiration. Its first known appearance in published
form was in a 1923 Cavalry Journal. Its concept was also popular among
17th and 18th century sailors and Soldiers in Europe, who knew that they
would not qualify for Heaven, but trusted that a merciful God would agree
with their motto that, “To live hard, to die hard, and to go to Hell afterwards
would be hard indeed.”
Lucky Sixteen
When the 3d Cavalry joined the 2d and 11th in the Cold War General
Defense Plan of Europe, the regiments became known as the "Lucky 16"
(the total of the regimental numbers 2, 3, and 11). Whenever two of the
Lucky 16 Regiments are in the same location, the Lucky 16
convenes in a social setting to renew old friendships and strengthen
comradeship.
3d Cavalry Milestones
May 1846 Regiment of Mounted Riflemen constituted by Congress
Aug 1861 Converted to 3d Cavalry Regiment (Horse)*
Jan 1943 Converted to 3d Cavalry Group (Mechanized)
Nov 1948 Converted to 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment
Nov 2011 Converted to 3d Cavalry Regiment (Stryker)

4. 3d Cavalry Regiment Coat of Arms
Background
The Regimental Coat of Arms for the 3d Cavalry Regiment was originally
approved May 7, 1921. The Coat of Arms was re-designated for the 3d
Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Mechanized on Feb. 28, 1945. On Dec.
18, 1951, the Coat of Arms was once again re- designated, this time for the
3d Armored Cavalry Regiment. The Coat of Arms was amended to revise
its symbolism on June 27, 1960. On Feb. 21, 1974 the 3d Armored Cavalry
Regiment was issued a formal Grant of Arms by the U.S. Army Institute of
Heraldry.
Symbolism
The Regiment’s original green facings on the uniform and its gold trumpet
insignia are captured in the design of the shield and the unit crest, all
marking which originally distinguished the Regiment as a separate branch
of service, the elite Mounted Riflemen. The unit’s first engagement was
the capture of Vera Cruz, and the Regiment continued fight with
distinction throughout the campaign of 1847 to the capture of Mexico
City. Upon entering the city, it hoisted the Stars and Stripes over the
national palace and displayed the regimental standard from the palace
balcony, which drew from General Scott the statement, “Brave Rifles!
Veterans! You have been baptized in fire and blood and come out steel.”*
The campaign is shown by the cross for Vera Cruz and the tower in green
(the Mexican color) for fortified Mexico City, the first and last
engagements thereof. The chief, taken from the arms of Lorraine,
commemorates the Regiment’s World War I service.
Regimental Shoulder Sleeve Insignia The shoulder sleeve
insignia for the 3d Cavalry Regiment was officially authorized by
the Department of the Army on June 12, 1967.
Description On a green disk with 1/8 inch border, 2 ¾ inch
diameter overall; a yellow trumpet bound with a gray cord and
with mouthpiece up, in front of and extending above a green
scroll; edged in yellow and bears the ‘BRAVE’ to the left of the
trumpet in gray lettering, and ‘RIFLES’ to the right of the
trumpet in gray lettering. The numeral ‘3’ in gray is centered
below the trumpet bell. The device on the disk is similar to the
Regimental Distinctive Unit insignia. The colors, green and
yellow refer to the uniform with green facings and the gold
trumpet insignia authorized the Regiment in the uniform
regulations of 1851. The words “BRAVE RIFLES” are derived
from the accolade given to the Regiment by General Winfield
Scott. The gray color of the letters and the numeral “3”
simulates the color of steel and refers to the Regimental Motto,
“Blood and Steel,” which is also derived from the Regimental
Accolade. In 2014, the shoulder sleeve insignia was updated to
reflect the multi-cam color Operational Camouflage Pattern
uniforms with an all-black insignia on an olive green disc
background.

5. UNIT HISTORY
The Regimental Support Squadron, 3d Cavalry
Regiment was formed on the 11th of November 1977, on
the order of the 57th Colonel of the Regiment, Colonel C.
Lutz, and given the mission of executing logistical
operations for the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment. The
Regimental Support Squadron promptly adopted the
nickname “Muleskinner” from the original teamsters who
conducted logistical operations by wagon trains for the
Regiment of Mounted Riflemen during the early years.
On the 1st of October 1985, FORSCOM Headquarters
formally activated the Regimental Support Squadron with
a Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, Maintenance
Troop, and Supply and Transportation Troop. The
Medical Troop was formally activated and assigned to the
Squadron on the 5th of August 1986, thus bringing the
squadron to its current organizational structure.
The Squadron has a history of successfully
supporting the Regiment since its inception in 1977 and
has deployed with the Regiment since then. It deployed
with the Regiment to Saudi Arabia during the months of
September and October 1990, to provide logistical
support during Operations Desert Shield and Desert
Storm. The Squadron deployed four times in support of
the United States’ occupation of Iraq, as well as its
current deployment in support of Operation Inherent
Resolve. The “Muleskinners” continue their proud
tradition of going wherever the Regiment goes, providing
the continuous, uninterrupted logistical support necessary
to accomplish any mission.
Mission
O/O, the Regimental Support Squadron executes logistics and
health service support to 3d Calvary Regiment and enablers in
any designated contingency area of operations to prevent
conflict, shape the operational environment, and win any fight.
UNIT INFORMATION
Squadron CDR: LTC Danilo Green
Squadron CSM: CSM David Schoettle
Who is Old Bill
Of the many fine artists who turned their talents to portraying
the great American West, Frederic Remington came perhaps
closest to being the United States Cavalry’s own. The noted
artist contributed materially to the enduring historical record of
our western frontier and the Cavalry was a major subject of his
pen and brush.
In 1898 Remington visited the camp of the 3d Cavalry at
Tampa, Florida where the regiment was staging for the
Santiago campaign . During his visit, Remington’s attention
was drawn to one of the troops noncommissioned officers,
Sergeant John Lannen. A superb rider and an imposing figure,
Lannen impressed Remington as the epitome of the
cavalryman. The artist made several rough sketches of the
white-haired, white-mustached noncommissioned officer in
front of the troop commander’s tent. The blue-eyed, ruddy–
complicated soldier was held in high esteem by his officers as
an outstanding noncommissioned officer-loyal, a stern
disciplinarian, but with unfailing good humor under trying
conditions. Hardie pictured him a “strikingly handsome soldier,
a gallant man and a non-commissioned officer of the old-
fashioned kind whose orders were always obeyed.”