CAV History
This person was assigned to Norwich as a professor of military sciences in 1906...
Who was Leslie A.I. Chapman?
Used to protect high-value targets/individuals...
What is Diamond formation?
This type of Cavalry often used Lances...
What are Lancers?
Last Successful Cavalry Charge, 16,000 Cossacks destroy the Polish Army...
When was 1920?
A Trooper is...
A professional, a leader, and a horseman.
In 1914...
When did the Corps of Cadets reorganize into a squadron of Cavalry?
Used to navigate tighter areas and maneuver more efficiently...
What is Column formation?
Their main purpose was being the main force...
What is Heavy Cavalry?
When did the U.S. Army officially change from a horse to an armored cavalry?
This disease has the hoof wall dry out and crack, is more serious when splitting deepens and can lead to lameness...
What are Brittle hooves?
The First Cavalry unit is established at Norwich; Captain Frank Tompkins arrives...
When was 1910?
Used to intimidate the enemy, show of force...
What is Line Formation?
Light Cavalry utilized...
What are sabers, pistols, and carbines?
U.S Army Horse, Chief, dies and is buried in Fort Riley with full military honors...
When was 1967?
The Basic Moves of Vaulting...
What are the basic seat, mill, scissors, flag, stand, and flank?
The first horsemanship instruction is given to a class of 60 cadets...
When was 1908?
A good piercing formation but vulnerable to the flanks...
What is Wedge formation?
The main purpose of Light Cavalry...
What were reconnaissance and raids?
Last of Norwich's horses led away, Lt. Lightning being the last Norwich Horse...
When was 1948?
The 8 Rules of CAV...
What are Keep the CAV deck clean ; Keep the tack room neat and orderly ; Come prepared for the lesson of the day ; Maintain accountability for gear ; Maintain accountability of trainees ; Maintain uniformity amongst trainees ; Demonstrate loyalty to the unit and each other ; Greet all CAV troopers on the Hill?
In 1916...
When did Captain Frank Tompkins ride 581 miles cross-country in 24 days on his horse, Kingfisher?
Pushes people to the right or left but is vulnerable to flanks...
What is Echelon formation?
This type of Cavalry often dismounted and attacked from the ground...
Who were the Dragoons/Mounted Infantry?
In 1939...
When did the Polish Pomorske Cavalry charge German tanks
The Twelve Basic Rules of Horse Safety...
What are Praise often, Punish Seldom ; Stop, Look, and Listen ; Never stand directly in front of or behind a horse ; Horses should never be hand-fed ; Keep at least one horse length ; Check equipment for proper fit and have an instructor check it twice ; Always use a halter and lead rope to tie your horse ; Treat equipment with care and always put it away properly ; Never wrap or tie anything attached to your horse around your body in anyway ; Listen and learn ; Dismount to adjust anything ; Dress appropriately ?