TheSquadron was based at Camp Dobol (5) the rotation. Elections were held (4) the Squadron was in Bosnia. (3) the rotation, soldiers carried outpresence patrols. (2) it was serving in Bosnia, the Squadronformed part of a multi-national Division. In March 2000, the 3d Squadron, the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, deployed toBosnia (1) six months.
Now complete the text with during, while or for. The Regiment first saw action during the Mexican War In the 60s and 70s while war raged in Vietnam the Regiment was stationed in WestGermany The Regiment returned to the Western frontier where they were stationed for thirty years. On 19May 1996, the Regiment celebrated its 150th anniversary andthe 3d ACR moved to its current base, Fort Carson, Colorado.ġ405069449 Pilot.QXD 13/10/04 9:51 am The RegimentalSupport Aviation Troop was combined with the Air Cavalry Troopto form the 4th Aviation Squadron on 16 October 1988. The Regiment moved to Fort Lewis, Washingtonin 1968 and to Fort Bliss, Texas in 1972. In the 60s and 70s while war raged in Vietnam theRegiment was stationed in West Germany, providing rear areasecurity for the 7th US Army and patrolling the East / WestGerman border. The Regimentwas redesignated as the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment in 1948. Although the Regiment wasstill a horse cavalry unit at the outbreak of World War 2, it wassoon converted to mechanized cavalry and re-equipped witharmored vehicles before deployment to Europe. At the end of theCivil War, the Regiment returned to the Western frontier wherethey were stationed for 30 years.Īt the outbreak of World War 1, the 3d Cavalry wasdeployed to Europe but the use of trenches, barbed wire, gasand machine guns meant that horse cavalry fought in fewengagements during that conflict.
This was a difficult time, asmany officers and men joined the rebels and soldiers foundthemselves fighting their former comrades.
In August 1861, after the outbreak of the AmericanCivil War, the Regiment of Mounted Riflemen was renamed the3d United States Cavalry Regiment. The Regiment was ordered to Texas to defend the settlers fromthe Indians. This is still on the Regiments insignia today.Īt the end of the Mexican War, the Regiment returned toMissouri and after rebuilding, took up its original mission ofescorting settlers westward to the new Oregon territory. Originally designated the Regiment of Mounted Riflemen,the Regiment first saw action during the Mexican War in 1847and it was during this conflict that they earned the title, TheBrave Rifles. Reading Task 2 Read the text and answer the questions.ġ When did the Regiment get their nickname?2 Why wasnt the Regiment involved in many battles during World War 1?3 When did the Regiment exchange their horses for armoured vehicles?4 What was the Regiment doing during the Vietnam War?5 How many wars does the text refer to?įormed nearly 160 years ago, the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment(the 3d ACR) is the second oldest unit in the United StatesArmy. 5 To stop opposition using military force. 3 Someone who opposes their government with force. Regimental historyTask 1 Match the words with the definitions.Įngagement outbreak rebel suppress uprisingġ A situation where a group of people use force to oppose their government. OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES during, while and for weapons and equipment ordinal numbers
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