 The Second Cavalry Regiment has participated in Ruck Marches, during the final event of the Expert Infantry Badge, EIB, and Expert. The 2CR is also known as the Second Dragoons. The 2CR is a Striker Infantry and Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. Its mission is to provide a lethal, agile force capable of rapid deployment throughout the EU calm area of responsibility. The 2CR has distinguished itself in major campaigns, including the Indian Wars, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, both World Wars, and the Persian Gulf War. The EIB is IBE, ESB and EFMB, combined and test candidates' physical and mental abilities, while executing critical individual tasks and training, which improves the armed forces' ability to respond more effectively and efficiently, which increases readiness. The 2CR's motto is to Jure Pret, which is French for always ready. The 4,700 soldiers of 2CR are called Dragoons.