Cavalry Scout (19D)

The Cavalry Scout is the commander's eyes and ears on the battlefield. When information about the enemy is needed, they call on the Scouts. They are responsible for reconnaissance and you will learn about various weapons to include explosives and mines. Cavalry Scouts engage the enemy with anti-armor weapons and scout vehicles in the field, track and report enemy movement and activities, and will direct the employment of various weapon systems onto the enemy.

Here are a few of the duties of a Cavalry Scout: * Secure and prepare ammunition on scout vehicles * Load, clear and fire individual and crew-served weapons * Perform navigation during combat * Serve as member of observation and listening posts * Gather and report information on terrain, weather and enemy disposition and equipment * Collect data to classify routes, tunnels and bridges * Employ principles of concealment and camouflage

REQUIREMENTS

Cavalry Scouts are required to constantly lift heavy objects and endure many stressful situations in combat. Being in top physical and mental shape for this job is crucial.


TRAINING

Job training for Cavalry Scout requires Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills, and Advanced Individual Training, and 16 weeks of One Station Unit Training (OSUT). The training will take place primarily in the field with some classroom training. Cavalry Scout training never really stops. Whether it's taking part in squad maneuvers, target practice or war games, Cavalry Scouts are constantly working to keep their skills sharp and are in a constant state of readiness.

HELPFUL SKILLS

Helpful attributes include: * Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger * Top physical and mental shape * Ability to work as a team member

ADVANCED RESPONSIBILITIES

Advanced level Cavalry Scouts supervise scout vehicle crews and scout vehicle recovery operations. They supervise maintenance of wheeled or tracked scout vehicles. They may also serve as an operations assistant at a brigade or squadron level.

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[DevastatedX]

is this the equivalent to marine corps battalion recon?

[wearmystrong]

@DevastatedX More or less the same type of job spec except the recon in the Marine is a Special Force team for the Marine.. and yeah specialized.

[mockhazzard]

every piece of technology in this video is so out of date. except for maybe the striker. 

[wearmystrong]

@mockhazzard Unfortunately what you said is true. The video is an old video. However, I'm pretty sure you have heard of this phrase "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

[hajishack79]

No, its not a scout thing. MP's do it, Infantry does it. Hell any MOS can do it so long as their MTOE Allows for a .50 and humvee.

[Trykhome]

@wearmystrong  Cav Scout first elite force of the United States Army...Red over White...Death over Surrender!

[rydawggable]

When was this made?

[RidunkulusTv]

Scouts out ha! 

[boratfan6492]

@ironsaber2 yah and i higher hit survivabilty, better countermeasure systems, a 50 cal that does have an option for remote control, and yah better electronics all around, we have the bradley we dont need another one

[wreck993]

@DevastatedX THAT WOULD BE A BIG ROGER!!!!!

[odin4487]

this was my first enlistment in 1991, and again in 1995. and yes you can get jump school being a scout. although i found air assault school much more useful.

[DevastatedX]

do they go to jump school?

[GlobalHomicide]

@xXSgtWolfXx i mean don't act like a pay grade be an NCO and don't call kids cunts for ignorant comments