Chain of Command
Company Commander and 1SG
CPT Stephen Lariviere
1SG William Ritchie
What date was 1CD formed and served in what wars?
1CD was formed September 13, 1921 and served in WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, with the Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan as well as Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve.
What does CAV READY stand for?
RESPECT
EXPERT
ATHLETE
DISCIPLINE
YOU
What is the NCO Sword?
The NCO Sword is a symbol of standards and discipline. The Model 1840 NCO Sword is the only sword still authorized for wear in the U.S. Army and is worn for ceremonial purposes.
What can be worn on the side of CAV Hat?
Nothing
Battalion CSM and CDR
CSM Anglade Jean Francois
LTC George Gordon
Where was 1CD formed?
Ft Bliss, TX
Who may wear the CAV Hat?
All personnel, military, and DA civilians assigned or attached to the 1CD may purchase and wear the CAV Hat immediately upon arrival to the Division.
What is the Saber?
The saber is the traditional weapon of the Cavalry and is traditionally a symbol of honor, authority, and command. The Model 1902 Officer’s Saber is the only saber still authorized for wear in the U.S. Army and is worn for ceremonial purposes.
How are the cords on CAV Hat worn?
(3) All personnel will wear hat cords according to rank.
(a) General officers will wear solid gold hat cords. 26
(b) Company and field grade officers will wear black and gold hat cords.
(c) Warrant officers will wear black and silver hat cords; CW5s will wear solid silver hat cords.
(d) All enlisted Soldiers and NCOs will wear either the Cavalry Yellow cord or the color of the cord of their Military Occupational Specialty/Branch of Service.
(e) Authorized civilians employed by the 1CD will wear cords commensurate with their civil service rating.
Division CSM and CDR
CSM LeVares Jackson
MG Thomas Feltey
Who gave 1CD its nickname?
MG William C. Chase
Is it authorized to wear CAV Hat while in civilian clothing?
The CAV Hat may be worn in civilian clothing at the wearer's discretion.
Who may wear the Saber and Sword?
All Battalion and Brigade Level Commanders and Command Sergeants Major assigned to 1CD will be assigned a saber.
(b) The ceremonial M1902 Officers Saber and the M1840 NCO Sword are the only authorized ceremonial weapons for the chain of command.
(c) The M1860 Cavalry Saber will be carried by the Honor Guard when they wear the 1872 Army Blue uniform and carried by the 1CD Horse Cavalry Detachment.
(d) The M1913 Cavalry Saber (“Patton Saber”) will be carried by the 1CD Honor Guard when wearing the 1924 Army Olive Drab Uniform or when a unit Color Guard in the 1CD is in OCPs.
(e) The 1CD Honor Guard will maintain accountability of the Division’s M1913 Sabers and sign them out to subordinate units for ceremonies.
When did the usage of the CAV Hat begin?
In the 1960s during Vietnam War
Divarty CSM and CDR
CSM Michael Augustin
Col. Nicholas Dvonch
Who gave 1CD its nickname?
MG William C. Chase
Soldiers may lose the right to wear the Spurs if they fail to remain in good standing, such as demonstrating an act of indiscipline or failing to meet Army standards. All Soldiers assigned or attached to a Cavalry unit, such as the 1CD, are authorized to earn and wear the Spurs.
Who may wear Spurs?
Servicemembers who have earned their spurs can wear the spurs every day except when safety considerations prevent their wear. There are two different categories of Spurs awarded in the 1CD.
How did the CAV Hat come about?
LTC John B. Stockton, were all wearing the hat. LTC Stockton transferred the CAV Hat tradition to the entire 1CD in Vietnam.
The tradition had spread to other air and ground cavalry units by the war's end. The tradition continued after Vietnam and has become the standard for all Cavalry units in the U.S. Army.
Who is the SGM of the Army
Who is the CSM and CDR of III Corps
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer
CSM John McDwyer
LTG Kevin Admiral
What did 1CD do in WWII?
When did 1CD storm the beaches of Los Negros Island?
When was 1CD "First into Manila?"
When was 1CD "First in Tokyo?"
-1CD served as dismounted cavalry in the Pacific Theater
-March 1944 in a campaign against the Japanese Empire
-February 1945
-September 1945
Where is it unauthorized to wear CAV Hat?
(a) The CAV Hat may not be worn during vehicle maintenance.
(b) The CAV Hat may not be worn during field training exercises.
(c) The CAV Hat may be worn during deployments for special events.
(d) The CAV Hat may be worn to, but not inside, a chapel or an area designated for worship during an indoor memorial or religious services. The CAV Hat may be worn for outdoor services and at these facilities for non-religious events such as 1CD unit functions.
(e) The CAV Hat will be removed when indoors in accordance with US Army headgear regulations unless it is in conjunction with a ceremony, Stable Call, or unit function.
What is the difference between gold and silver Spurs?
(1) Silver Spurs earned for successful completion of a “Spur Ride.”
(a) Each Brigade will establish a leader certification program to award the Silver Spurs, which assesses and measures the warrior skills a Cavalry Soldier should possess for their MOS/Branch of Service and overall physical fitness. The program will be called "Spur Ride" and adhere to AR 600-20. All Spur Candidates will be treated with dignity and respect at all times. Hazing is NOT authorized during a Spur Ride. Spur Certificates will be presented during a suitable ceremony reflecting the Soldier’s achievement. Units down to the battalion level will design and produce their Spur Certificate signed by the commander and CSM.
(2) Gold Spurs awarded for serving in combat with a Cav unit.
(a) The Gold Spurs, often called "Combat Spurs," are awarded to Soldiers during combat deployments. Brigades may modify the "Spur Ride" during deployments based on available resources and time constraints; however, discipline is necessary. Neither Silver nor Gold Spurs are more prestigious than the other. The wearer may wear the Spurs they have earned as long as they match.
Who designed the First Team patch
Colonel and Mrs. Dorsey