cavalry

Having read a couple of similar threads on the topic I was wondering if anyone in the know wrt current doctrine could clear up some questions. 1) Apart from the vehicles used, what are the differences in operational capability and specialism between light cavalry and armoured cavalry (range...

I am a female and I am considering the HHC. I am getting so many different conflicting views on this, especially from the recruitment team (one didn't even know that women were allowed to join the HCAV). So bluntly, are women at a disadvantage in what is considered, up to now, a male bastion...

Hello everyone, I’m a 23 year old graduate and have started to think seriously about trying to join as a regular officer. I come from a very army family, my father served for nearly 40 years and I was at a military school (DoYRMS). Although I don’t think I’m the usual army ‘type’ a lot of...

Hello, I am seriously considering applying for the army sixth form scholarship (and the bursary that comes with it) A question that I've asked a few of the recruiting officers and failed to get a straight answer on is how the top universities (Oxbridge particularly) will see a...

Hello all, I'm currently looking into my options in joining the Armed Forces, I've been researching all three forces and several regiments within the Army. I've been repeatedly drawn to the SCOTS DG because of their history, unique uniform, role and my fondness for highland culture (I find the...