armoured career

**Spud930** · 18-10-2009, 10:11

You'll find that most Cav/RTR units are doing more dismounted work and will do for the foreseable future. We are still utilised on vehicles (Mastiff/Jackall) but the use of heavy armour (CR2) has been curtailed and not used in Afghan.

**hcavhopefull** · 21-10-2009, 12:43

can anyone tell me some information on D squadron in the Household Cavalry, and how its involved with the paras or air assault please?

**Hobbish** · 21-10-2009, 12:52

Just out of interest, why isn't CR2 used in Afghan? I've often wondered.

**PE4rocks** · 21-10-2009, 13:55

Originally Posted by Hobbish

Just out of interest, why isn't CR2 used in Afghan? I've often wondered.

Ask a politician.

Good luck with that.

**tally_target** · 21-10-2009, 21:25

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.

**soprano54** · 21-10-2009, 21:43

Originally Posted by 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!

**hairymonster1006** · 21-10-2009, 23:27

Originally Posted by 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

**hcavhopefull** · 22-10-2009, 10:16

Originally Posted by hairymonster1006

Originally Posted by 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

**hairymonster1006** · 22-10-2009, 17:30

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.

**hcavhopefull** · 22-10-2009, 17:50

Originally Posted by 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?