August 11, 2007 by Lance
My old stamping ground…Hoooaaaah!
If you want to join the service, and you absolutely want to meet the enemy face to face, become a Cavalry Scout. It’s about 2.5 months of pure hell, followed by a few years of pure hell. But it has a proud history and a proud tradition. The day you graduate, when they pin those crossed sabers on your lapel, you’ll truly be a man. And nobody can ever take that away from you.
Like I said, Hoooaaaah!
Paratus et fidelis!
In addition to the lack of proper vetting for the election process, namely his refusal to produce a valid Birth certificate, I feel that President Barack Hussein Obama's political platform, his long standing associations with national enemies and our next "WORST LADY" who openly expresses her hatred for the USA will work together to place our country in serious distress.
Therefore, as my statement against Obama and what he will bring to the presidency, the American flag graphic above will remain in the distress position (upside-down) until he leaves office.
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Great video! I’m going to Basic in a month and can’t wait to become a scout.
Yeah? Let me know what you think about it 2-3 weeks into the training. I went through it in the older, tougher days. Cav school used to be hell. I’m sure it still is. Good luck and get ready to have your body transformed into a killing machine. By the way, stay away from the Striker and take the Bradley if you have a choice. 19D10D3 all the way.
Tell Ft. Knockers I said, Hello!
Hoooooaaaaaa!
Best of luck to you Jesse and God Bless.
My friends and family send their thanks to you. You’ll be part of a proud tradition. It’s for a good cause. And might makes right.
If you want to be a real man, don’t be anything like me. Be like Lance! He’s the real deal!
If you want the next best thing, be an airborne scout. For christ['s] sake ride a parachute not a
b[B]radley! Of course, in my case, everybody rides my ass[xxx] Bracketed interjections are corrections of fundamental English language discovered and corrected by Lance, TMQ2 Administrator, Veteran.
If you want to join the Army and have it easy because you’re a pussy, do what I did, go Airborne Infantry (of course, I only lasted 3 months until they stamped me a “COWARD” and dishonorably discharged me. I have a new career now and guaranteed for life. I’m a dishwasher!
strick9paratrooper@yahoo.com
Airborne Infantry is a piece of cake, even when compared to Cav or Intel. Intel is hard for need of a big brain. I’m a DAVPRM. Been there, done that. Scouts do Bradleys, M1s, Hummers, Oh58s, Strikers etc. And 75% of all Rangers, SF, and other SpecOps were previously Cavalry, not AB Infantry. So you need to flush out your Kevlar Stick-boy. And Cav are required to do jump school or Air Assault anyway. That’s how come we know AB Infantry pussies are all hot air. We may be legs, but our legs are bigger and so are our dicks. Just ask your women.
hey i am 23 yrs old and leave for basic to fort knox to become a cav scout in 3 weeks.. and advice or tips or anything you can dish out would be greatly appreciated. a lil scared nervous and excited..
Listen up. Click here for a taste of what’s to come, but first, you have some things to learn:
1. NO MATTER what you do, keep your thoughts to yourself. Never let anybody know what you’re really thinking unless you have something patriotic to say.
2. WHENEVER asked how you’re doing by anyone, always bark out a resounding “outstanding sir,” or “outstanding sergeant major.” Do this especially when standing for inspection using their respective rank, of course.
3. REMEMBER, no matter how hard it gets, all you have to do is grunt through it, It does end. It’s a capsulized space of time. All you have to do is hang in there until it’s over and pass. There are no A’s through F’s. There is only pass or fail. So pass.
4. Never ever go on sick call unless you’re dying, and then go ahead and pass out and let them take care of you. This way you look tough and aren’t a complainer.
5. Whenever they have you killing time by cleaning your weapon, never run up early to say your weapon is clean. They will always find dirt. The exercise is all about killing time, so just look like you’re cleaning your weapon, sit back and enjoy the break because that’s all it is.
6. Never ever, no matter what, ever, give your weapon up to anyone unless ordered to do so by an OFFICER. They’ll (the NCOs) test you by trying to bluff you into giving your weapon up easily. If you do, you will do many push-ups and be labeled a shit-bird. If you don’t let them jerk it away from you or talk you out of it, they’ll label you a hard-charging trooper.
7. Remember these things when you’re in Cav school and remember I went through it too. I was there in Alpha Troop, 5/15th Cav.
8. This will be the toughest thing you ever did in your life. Take your time and learn the shit the right way because you will definitely be in combat shortly after graduation. Cavalry are the ass kickers and name-takers of the army.
9. The day you graduate and they pin those crossed sabers onto your chest, you’ll truly be a man and part of a long American history. I cried like a baby I was so proud. Later, join the Order of the Spur. Be proud to be Cav. They are the best combat soldiers in the army, bar none.
10. Keep your fucking head down when under fire. Heroes are the dead skinny red-heads from Kansas. Remember your training and you’ll be okay.
11. While in Cav school, if you get internet time, tell your Cav brothers to visit us at tmqblog.com. And come visit us after you graduate. Tell us how you are.
12. Never ever give up or give in. Once Cav, your life has deeper meaning than you’ll ever know. You’ll be a member of a very exclusive club and be my brother. If you fail, then you’ll be a failure the rest of your life.
13. Be a HARD-CHARGER and nothing less. It’s a mind game. Win it.
14. Forget this new, lame “hooah” shit. BARK LIKE A GIANT. HOOOOOAHHHH!
Got it?
I’ve been there, done that. Join me and my Cav brothers and get your ass back alive, okay? Earn those crossed sabers.
Paratus et fidelis
Thank you for this description of Cav Scouts and the Crossed Sabers. My 38 yr old son just text messaged me he just received his “crossed sabers” Now I know what has happened. I knew he was working for them–just not sure all the meaning. He has already seen combat in Iraq and Afhganistan-4 hash marks. 2 Army Comm.,2 Presid. comm.m Bronze and Silver star–has only been in 4 yrs. He was recon with a Marine combat team in Iraq even though he is Army–he wears both patches.
I am the proud mother of a Cav Army Scout with the crossed sabers. I know my only child is a MAN.
Thanks again
and Thank you for serving so galantly.
Respectfully,
Scarlett Cooley
I wish for your brave son to come home alive and in one piece.
Hey Lance, what are the physical requirements for Cavalry Scouts? I’m only a Sophmore, but my one dream is to be a Cavalry Scout.
No metal screws or plates on bones, pass the rigid army physical, no asthma, clean drug screening, score high enough on the ASFAB test, be physically fit…and I mean REALLY physically fit. No Felonies, and whatever they’ve added since my days.
Check out these sites for more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalry_Scout and http://www.usarmy.com/65/cavalry-scout-expert-in-army-reconnaissance/
Lance, You say no asthma, and while this may be a dumb question, I HAVE to ask it. I have been diagnosed with asthmatic bronchitis and am still in the army reserve. My dream was to be 19D. Is there any possible way under the sun, by grace of God, or any other miracle for me get past this and be accepted into scout school?
I’ve shed my tears at being rejected from Ranger School, but I need to be a soldier and a warrior. There’s no other way without misery.
Ask your recruiter or Meps Doc. I went through it in the 80s. It was tougher to get in and tougher to graduate back then. Nowadays, they’re not quite so picky. Good luck!
To Be a Scout you can not have any lung probloms, In my class right nw (im on christmas Exodus) around 6 guys have been discharged for asthma. I have passed Basic nw im movieing into AIT nw. But hey have fun man its been really fun so far
-Scouts out
I am prior service, and am going into the Scouts. I ship out this Oct. 21. I am very anxious/excited to get the privilege to serve my country again…especially in this capacity. (I have previously been turned down from Spec. Forces because of bad vision).
However, I am not a young’n anymore. 31 yrs. old. I am already running 8:15 minute miles with plenty of push-up and sit-ups and am also lifting weights like a man possessed, but I would love to go in already in great shape…not just good. I know that no matter what I do, it will be a challenge to graduate anyways…which is great. But I love to plan ahead and get a lot of the pain over with now. I have considered long and rigorous hikes with a 30-40 lb. rucksack to help, but what else would you recommend?
Looking forward to training, (obviously), and to hearing from your expertise. And thanks for serving.
Sincerely,
Ticson
Thanks. Just show up. They’ll transform your body. They don’t use the army’s age PT charts. They expect you to test out at the 18-year-old standards no matter what your age. 8-minute miles won’t work. I cut mine down to around 6 and I was 30, almost 31 when I graduated from Scout Training. It’s rough and long. But being prior service, I smoked those young guys. At least it was tough when I went through it. Ft. Knox is a serious combat arms post with Infantry, Scout and Armor training. I hear the army is easier these days.
And read my comments above which explain more about it.
Good luck!
Lance,
You’re right. Cav is the shit. Infantry is full of pussy crybabies. LOL
I ship to Ft. Knox on 25 January to undergo 19D training. I’m proud to have the opportunity to go Scout. This is for my uncle who fought in Vietnam and my buddy Matt who still dreams of his Scout days in Iraq and Afghanistan. To quote Matt: “They (the Army) say I’m too sick (mentally) to fight but I’m a Scout and I’ll keep trying to get back in it.”
Good luck, Roughneck7. Good luck with “agony” and “misery.” Those are two hills you’ll have to run and all FT. Knockers grads know them well.
Paratus et fidelis!
I signed p for scout calvary. Seriously cant wait to go to training.
Unfortunatly i have to finish my 15 collage credits before ic an leave almost done few months left.
Funny me and my friend signed up together he went infintary i went scout calvary.
Lol he thinks his bad ass going infintary saying us scouts jst give them intel and they do the job. So dose every other wack ass infintary sargent at our recruiting station lol
Im going to fort knox on march 23 for 19d. im a little nervous but more anxious. i like everything iv’e heard on here.
Hey lance, don’t forget “heartbreak” on that list of hills. And I believe the army has got soft on the training. I hear stories from my young privates coming out of boot about how “hard” they thought it was, but in all actuality it sounded pretty easy compared to when us elder scouts went through. I don’t know, must be this damn ACU generation. Listen all you guys going to basic and AIT, If you want the Sabers on your uniform your going to have to earn them with sweat and grit, Its all what you put into it. If you get the honor of earning your combat spurs someday, just remember that your in a proud and very honorable select group of people. Hold fast to the Cavalry tradition, and always take that first round of beers out of your stetsons, If you aint CAV………
My Names Chris and I am lookin too go into the Service, actually i go in thursday to take that ASVAB… I wanna be a Cav. Scout, I just want too say thank you too all you that are serving and too those that have served…. just outta curiosity what does Paratus et fidelis translate in too?
“Prepared and loyal” or “always prepared”
To all those that decide to go Cav Scout!!!, Just remember one thing, and that is, Scouts are very dependent on each other. You will see combat, and never go rambo if you don’t have to. You are recon, silent, invisible,unless your doing a movement to contact, you will be one of the most highly trained groups of men the army has. Getting your friend killed will lay with you forever. What you do will be for all time and you will look at your days of hardship with pride. and you will remember all the bad things you did. on and off the battlefield. Suck it up and listen to your section SSG, even when you think hes wrong, cause really?,what do you know that he hasn’t alreay done? Oh yeah!!! cheeseburgers are out, and buy a friggin awesome set of running shoes, cause ya gotta be thin and fast if ya wanna survive. You might not be able to outrun a bullet, but ya need to get to cover fast most times. God Bless!!
SCOUTS OUT
For two centuries I have kept our nation safe, purchasing freedom with my blood. To tyrants, I am the day of reckoning; to the oppressed, the hope for the future. Where the fighting is thick, there am I…I am the Infantry! Follow Me!
RIGHT AFTER THE CAV TROOPERS SHOW US WHERE THEY ALREADY FOUND THE ENEMY.
Actually infantry units do have their own scouts
From the Cav, 19d not 11B.
Yes, the same Scouts we’ve been writing about here get attached to Infantry Units. Like I said, Scouts go find the enemy and the Infantry then move up.