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But you'll use the DANBAT's Leo2s..............mmmm figures!
Last edited by soprano54 on Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:36 am; edited 1 time in total
Unlike other FR Regts, HCR has 3 Sabre Squadrons (A, C and D) and 1 Command and Support (C&S) Sqn as well as an HQ Sqn. With the exception of D Sqn, the remainder of the Regt is part of 11 Light Brigade. D Sqn is attached to 16 Air Assault Brigade and deploys with the Brigade as an independent sqn. Some of the Sqn has passed P-Company, a few are also jump qualified, though few remain in date. You don't have to be in D Sqn to apply for P-Company and all ranks are encouraged to attempt the course if they wish.
Is there a difference between D Sqn and the other Sqns in HCR? Apart from wearing different coloured berets, not really now that each Squadron has had their fair share of recent deployments. It is worth mentioning that D Sqn has had a good deal of operational experience with 16 Air Assault Brigade (Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan x2) and has repeatedly had a strong showing in the Operational Honours and Awards list: Telic 1 (Iraq) 1 GC, 1 CGC, 1 DSO, 1 MC and 2 MiD, not bad considering this was just one sqn. Similarly Herrick 4 (Afghanistan) 1 CGC, 1 MC.
I hope this helps
Unlike other FR Regts, HCR has 3 Sabre Squadrons (A, C and D) and 1 Command and Support (C&S) Sqn as well as an HQ Sqn. With the exception of D Sqn, the remainder of the Regt is part of 11 Light Brigade. D Sqn is attached to 16 Air Assault Brigade and deploys with the Brigade as an independent sqn. Some of the Sqn has passed P-Company, a few are also jump qualified, though few remain in date. You don't have to be in D Sqn to apply for P-Company and all ranks are encouraged to attempt the course if they wish.
Is there a difference between D Sqn and the other Sqns in HCR? Apart from wearing different coloured berets, not really now that each Squadron has had their fair share of recent deployments. It is worth mentioning that D Sqn has had a good deal of operational experience with 16 Air Assault Brigade (Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan x2) and has repeatedly had a strong showing in the Operational Honours and Awards list: Telic 1 (Iraq) 1 GC, 1 CGC, 1 DSO, 1 MC and 2 MiD, not bad considering this was just one sqn. Similarly Herrick 4 (Afghanistan) 1 CGC, 1 MC.
I hope this helps
That was very helpfull cheers and nice of you to explain abit more. However can i choose which squadron i choose to join? and if im in the mounted regiment first, do the squadrons exist there and stay the same when moved to the armoured side? thankyou
Sorry about asking so much questions by the way, just want to know as much as possible before i go
excuse my lack of knowledge but what is an HQ squadron?
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Re: armoured career
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:43 pm
tally_target:
Too big and heavy, the Brit AO is pretty big and you just cannot drive CR2's around the gaff. We dont need them either.
But you'll use the DANBAT's Leo2s..............mmmm figures!
Last edited by soprano54 on Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:36 am; edited 1 time in total
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Re: armoured career
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:27 pm
hcavhopefull:
can anyone tell me some information on D squadron in the Household Cavalry, and how its involved with the paras or air assault please?
Unlike other FR Regts, HCR has 3 Sabre Squadrons (A, C and D) and 1 Command and Support (C&S) Sqn as well as an HQ Sqn. With the exception of D Sqn, the remainder of the Regt is part of 11 Light Brigade. D Sqn is attached to 16 Air Assault Brigade and deploys with the Brigade as an independent sqn. Some of the Sqn has passed P-Company, a few are also jump qualified, though few remain in date. You don't have to be in D Sqn to apply for P-Company and all ranks are encouraged to attempt the course if they wish.
Is there a difference between D Sqn and the other Sqns in HCR? Apart from wearing different coloured berets, not really now that each Squadron has had their fair share of recent deployments. It is worth mentioning that D Sqn has had a good deal of operational experience with 16 Air Assault Brigade (Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan x2) and has repeatedly had a strong showing in the Operational Honours and Awards list: Telic 1 (Iraq) 1 GC, 1 CGC, 1 DSO, 1 MC and 2 MiD, not bad considering this was just one sqn. Similarly Herrick 4 (Afghanistan) 1 CGC, 1 MC.
I hope this helps
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Re: armoured career
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:16 am
hairymonster1006:
hcavhopefull:
can anyone tell me some information on D squadron in the Household Cavalry, and how its involved with the paras or air assault please?
Unlike other FR Regts, HCR has 3 Sabre Squadrons (A, C and D) and 1 Command and Support (C&S) Sqn as well as an HQ Sqn. With the exception of D Sqn, the remainder of the Regt is part of 11 Light Brigade. D Sqn is attached to 16 Air Assault Brigade and deploys with the Brigade as an independent sqn. Some of the Sqn has passed P-Company, a few are also jump qualified, though few remain in date. You don't have to be in D Sqn to apply for P-Company and all ranks are encouraged to attempt the course if they wish.
Is there a difference between D Sqn and the other Sqns in HCR? Apart from wearing different coloured berets, not really now that each Squadron has had their fair share of recent deployments. It is worth mentioning that D Sqn has had a good deal of operational experience with 16 Air Assault Brigade (Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan x2) and has repeatedly had a strong showing in the Operational Honours and Awards list: Telic 1 (Iraq) 1 GC, 1 CGC, 1 DSO, 1 MC and 2 MiD, not bad considering this was just one sqn. Similarly Herrick 4 (Afghanistan) 1 CGC, 1 MC.
I hope this helps
That was very helpfull cheers and nice of you to explain abit more. However can i choose which squadron i choose to join? and if im in the mounted regiment first, do the squadrons exist there and stay the same when moved to the armoured side? thankyou
Sorry about asking so much questions by the way, just want to know as much as possible before i go
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Re: armoured career
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:30 pm
HCavHopeful, I'm afraid that you cannot usually choose between Squadrons at HCR. You will get sent to where the manning requirement lies. At HCMR there are 3 Squadrons, one Life Guards, one RHG/D and HQ Sqn. Depending on whether you end up as a LG or RHG/D will decide which sqn you join.
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Re: armoured career
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:50 pm
hairymonster1006:
HCavHopeful, I'm afraid that you cannot usually choose between Squadrons at HCR. You will get sent to where the manning requirement lies. At HCMR there are 3 Squadrons, one Life Guards, one RHG/D and HQ Sqn. Depending on whether you end up as a LG or RHG/D will decide which sqn you join.
excuse my lack of knowledge but what is an HQ squadron?
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Re: armoured career
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:00 pm
Headquarters Squadron and is usually made up of the command and administrative elements of the Regiment.
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Re: armoured career
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:04 pm
so i take it thats a favourable regiment to be in then haha. cheers for all your help. much appreciated
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