Re: RC: US "cavalry" in Afghanastan

["Anna Larson" <hobo14@earthlink.net>]

Cavalry training Was officially disbanded in the 40's for regular Army Troops.  however, Special Forces Groups still receive cavalry and pack training. Special Marine Units also have a paack and cavalry training.  In addition there are several Ceramonial cav units throughout the Army Bases.  One of My friends From Ft. Huachuca helped write the training Manual.

Would be interested to find if our government adds calvary training to
> > basic training camps for all our military?
> 
> I wonder how many real cavalry guys are left?  Makes me sad old Mr. Briggs
> (Richard Briggs of Briggs Stable in Hanover, Massachusetts) is gone.  His
> 1960's Saturday  morning 8 AM sharp advanced class was based on his
> cavalry training.  It is one of the fondest memories of my childhood.
> 
> He'd have *LOVED* this!!!
> 
> Linda B. Merims
> lbm@naisp.net
> Massachusetts, USA
> 
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