Current Units of the 1st Cavalry Division

What units are in 1st Cavalry Division?

Current Units of the 1st Cavalry Division

  • Headquarters & Headquarters Battalion. (Maverick) Headquarters Service Company. Operations Company.
  • 1st Brigade Combat Team. (Iron Horse) HHC, 1st BCT.
  • 2nd Brigade Combat Team. (Black Jack) HHC, 2nd BCT.
  • 3rd Brigade Combat Team. (Grey Wolf) HHC, 2nd BCT.

How many Presidential Unit Citations were awarded in Vietnam?

Five Presidential Unit Citations
Text of Five Presidential Unit Citations Awarded for Heroic Action in Viet-Nam. The American Presidency Project.

How many 1st Cavs have earned the MOH?

Forty-three Troopers
Forty-three Troopers of the 1st Cavalry Division have been awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry in three different wars.

Is a Presidential Unit Citation a big deal?

unless, of course, it is a Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation and then it is sadly an, “I was there award.” However, the Army, Navy and Air Force Presidential Unit Citation is the personal equivalent of that service’s Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross. It is a big deal.

What happened at La Drang Valley?

1st Cavalry Division – Ia Drang Valley, Republic of (South) Vietnam, November 16, 1965. At the battles at LZ X-Ray and LZ Albany, 234 men were killed and more than 250 were wounded in a period of four days. In the 43-day Ia Drang campaign, 545 Americans were killed. Enemy deaths have been estimated at 3,561.

How do you get the 1st Cavalry campaign award?

This award is granted to all personnel within the 1st Cavalry that have participated in at least 6 Campaigns within the unit. A bronze oak leaf cluster is added for each consecutive set of three campaigns. Served two tours in country with the 1st Cavalry Division. Approval by 1st Cavalry Command.

What are the 1st Cavalry Division Color Guard awards and decorations?

The 1st Cavalry Division Color Guard Awards and decorations of the US Army are those military decorations which are issued to members of the US Army under the authority of the Secretary of the Army. Together, with military badges such awards provide an outward display of a service member’s accomplishments.

What does the 1st Cavalry Division do?

1st Cavalry Division – Command Units Decorations “As one of the Army’s two on-call heavy contingency force divisions, the First Team has an on-order mission to deploy to a designated contingency area of operations by sea, air

What is a Bronze Star for the 1st Cav?

The Bronze Star, though an incredibly prestigious award in the United States Military, represents the highest possible award for valor within the 1st Cavalry Division. Achieving this displays a level of courage, selflessness and competence above and beyond that of even the finest members of this unit.