(6/7) The Anti-Tank sqn will also contain the Regimental Pipes & Drums–our ceremonial #musicians.
#Combat soldiers first and foremost, they are our infantry dismounts. Completing the tough 6 mo course with @Corpsarmymusic, they are also qualified as a Piper/Drummer.
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(7/7) So that's a whistle-stop tour of The Black Horse Squadron, our Anti-Tank sqn.
Pop back tomorrow to hear what The Green Horse Squadron's speciality will be.
(hint - it will be familiar to the old & bold)
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(1/6) In the new RDG organisation, The Blue Horse Squadron will be our Fire Support squadron. It will contain 4 x specialist Troops, with expert #soldiers in each field.
(2/6) #Sniper Troop will contain the Regiment’s snipers & #marksmen.
Trained in stealthy #Reconnaissance and able to kill high value #targets at extreme ranges, Sniper Troop are also responsible for Counter-Sniper ops, and are the Regiment's DCC marksmanship experts.
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(3/6) #Surveillance Troop will contain the Regiment’s experts in the use of spotter #drones, #cameras and sensor equipment.
Masters of the ‘sub-surface Observation Post’ they are the Regiment’s OBUA (#Urban warfare) and #SERE (Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract) experts
(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?
(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)