(1/6) Question: As we reduce from 4 to 3 Sabre (#fighting) Squadrons as directed by the 2021 Integrated Review, how should we best organise them in an #Armoured #Cavalry Regiment?
Answer: We need a radical change. (read on)
@3rdUKDivision @TheIronFist @DefenceHQ #Future #Soldier
(2/6) Question: In an evolving battlefield with cheap, ubiquitous #Drones, camera systems and real-time satellite imagery, does the traditional UK doctrine of '#Recce by #stealth' still have value?
Answer: Yes, but we need to be more prepared to fight for information. (read on)
(3/6) Question: What does an Armoured Cavalry #Battlegroup need to reconnoitre ahead of the Brigade Combat Team against a modern foe?
Answer: Mission depending, it'll need Amoured Recce, #Armour, #Infantry, Anti-Tk, and a variety of #surveillance and other capabilities (read on)
(4/6) Question: So Armoured Cavalry need a combination of Armoured Recce, Anti-Tank, Surveillance and other capabilities. Didn't they already have all of those?
Answer: Yes, but we need more, with greater concentration and specialisation for #training (read on)
@BritishArmy
(5/6) Question: So what's the solution?
Answer: Similar to our #Infantry colleagues, we will Orbat our Squadrons so they can best focus and train on their speciality, then Task Organise them for best effect depending on the #mission. (read on)
@FirstFusiliers @5RIFLESOFFICIAL
(6/6) Question: So what will the Royal Dragoon Guards' HQ Sqn and 3 x fighting Squadrons look like from now on and in the future?
Answer: Find out this week. Each day we will talk about a specific Squadron, and its new name, #role, #equipment and #capabilities.
@RoyalArmdCorps
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