What is the spur ride 1st Cav?

The Spur Ride is an event normally held over multiple days during which a Trooper must pass a series of physical and mental tests that evaluate leadership, technical and tactical proficiency, and the ability to operate as part of a team under high levels of stress and fatigue, under both day and night conditions.

What is the order of the Silver Spur?

The Order of the Spur is a Cavalry tradition within the United States Army. Soldiers serving with Cavalry units (referred to as “Troopers”) are inducted into the Order of the Spur after successfully completing a “Spur Ride” or for having served during combat as a member of or with a Cavalry unit.

Do Cav Scouts get spurs?

The tradition of “earning your spurs” dates back to the early days of the Cavalry, before Humvees replaced horses. New Soldiers were not awarded their spurs until they had been adequately trained in all methods of horsemanship, for fear that they would injure their animals.

Why do Cav Scouts wear spurs?

The spurs themselves where buckled on during the investiture to knighthood usually during a Mass or some other religious ceremony (Knighthood itself was considered sacramental, if not a sacrament itself). Thereafter, it was the spurs that symbolized that a man was a knight – not his sword, horse, or armor.

What kind of spurs do you get in the cavalry?

Nearly every Cavalry unit offers soldiers the opportunity to earn their Spurs, either during peacetime or combat. The standard Spur for many Cavalry units today is the Prince of Wales Spur. This is a more traditional form of Cavalry spur. Note the short neck and no rowel at the end.

How does the Order of the spur work?

THE ORDER OF THE SPUR The “Order of the Spur” is a Cavalry tradition within the United States Army. Troopers serving in Cavalry units are inducted into the Order of the Spur after successfully completing a series of evaluations set by the command, culminating in the final test; the

Where did the CAV hat and spurs come from?

The tradition of the “Cav Hat” began in the early days before the Vietnam War. The 11th Air Assault Division cavalry scout pilots were looking to distinguish themselves from other troops when they adopted the Model 1876 campaign hat for wear. They felt a need to return to the traditions of the Cavalry so long forgotten.

Who is the CAV trooper with the Stetson and spurs?

In all of these things the Cav Trooper with his Cavalry Hat (Stetson) and Spurs stands out as the epitome of excellence. An heroic figure with ties to the history of our nation and a focus on the future greatness yet to come. LTC John B. Stockton Commander, 1-9th Cavalry wearing Stetson and Spurs 1965