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The 1st Volunteer Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) is configured, and operates as a self-contained combined-arms team. The unit is very agile, extremely adaptable, and can respond to or develop a tactical situation very quickly. Additionally, it is capable of a wide variety of operations. The 1st Volunteer ACR's makeup is somewhat different from most conventional regiments. It is a strong regiment made up of one Regimental Command Troop, three Armored Cavalry Squadrons (ACS), one Air Cavalry Squadron, and one Support Squadron. In addition to working extremely well together as a cohesive team, these units can be individually deployed to supplement larger, more conventional regular units. It is, in fact, in this role that the squadrons of the 1st Volunteer ACR are usually deployed. Finally, the 1st Volunteer ACR's interchangable deployability makes it condusive to the temporary attachment of regular lances, companies, or even battalions to create a custom made unit, suited to achieve a specific or unique battlefield objective. Below are brief descriptions of the units of the 1st Volunteer ACR. Regimental Command Troop: The Regimental Command Troop is generally attached to the 5th Support Squadron. It is composed of Colonel McCord and his staff, including military intelligence, opperations, and logistical staff, as well as security elements for the Command Troop and 5th Support Squadron.
Armored Cavalry Squadron: The three Armored Cavalry Squadrons are the heart and soul of the Pale Riders.
This is a self-contained unit that is "sharp of tooth and short of tail".
This means that the ACS is a very hard hitting unit that can operate independently
of supply lines for extended amounts of time. A Pale Riders ACS is
a strong battalion comprised of a Squadron Command Troop, three Cavalry
Troops, one Heavy Mech Company, and one Artillery Battery.
Air Cavalry Squadron: Primarily, the Pale Rider's 4th Air Cavalry Squadron serves the roles
of reconnaissance (aerial as well as dismounted), fire support, infantry support, air assault, and target aquisition for artillery. Additionally,
the Air Cav can supplement the Support Squadron's roles of troop transport and
evacuation, as well as equipment and supply transport. The Air Cavalry Squadron
is a strong squadron consisting of one Squadron Command Troop, three Aero
Scout Troops, two Attack Troops, and one Transport Troop.
Support Squadron: The Pale Rider's Support Squadron serves the bulk of the regiment's logistical, technical, engineering, and medical needs. The amount of effort and planning that goes into supporting all the personnel and machines of a combat regiment is daunting indeed. This is especially true for an ACR because of it's size, and the fact that by definition the entire regiment has to be totally self-sufficient for indefinite amounts of time. When fully deployed, the 5th looks more like a busy town than a squadron. In fact, the unit's unofficial nickname is "Tinker Town". It is the unsung troopers of the 5th Support Squadron that are the true strength behind the 1st Volunteer ACR. The Support Squadron is a strong battalion made up of one Command Troop, one Combat Engineer Troop, one MASH Troop, one Tech Troop, and one Supply Troop. Although a very self-contained unit, one thing obviously lacking from
the Pale Rider's TO&E is organic aerospace assets, a fact which Colonel McCord is currently trying to rectify. The 1st
Volunteer ACR should never be deployed without proper aerospace support.
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