Armor and Cavalry Regimental Guide

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1 Armor and Cavalry Regimental Guide Office of the Chief of Armor As of: 12 June 2015

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Paragraph PAGE Introduction General Regimental Responsibilities CHAPTER 2 The Honorary Program General Honorary Colonel of the Regiment (HCOR) Honorary Sergeant Major of the Regiment (HSGMOR) Distinguished Member of the Regiment (DMOR) Honorary Member of the Regiment (HMOR) Funding and Support Locating HCORs, HSGMORs, DMORs, and HMORs APPENDIXES A. UNITS Active Component Units A-1 9 Reserve Component Units A-2 16 Active Component Unit Locations Reserve Component Unit Locations B. HONORARIES LIST Active Component Honorary Colonels and Sergeants Major B Reserve Component. Honorary Colonels and Sergeants Major..... B-2 24 C. EXAMPLE FOR NOMINATION D. EXAMPLE CERTIFICATES C D

4 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1. General a. References (1) Army Regulation (2) National Guard Regulation (AR) b. Objective: The intent of the Armor and Cavalry Regimental Guide is to provide information on current policies and procedures regarding the Regimental System for Armor Soldiers (active and reserve component). c. Purpose (1) Enhance combat effectiveness through a framework that provides the opportunity for affiliation. (2) Develop loyalty and commitment. (3) Foster an expanded sense of belonging. (4) Improve unit esprit de corps. (5) Institutionalize the warfighting ethos. (6) Connect leaders and Soldiers with those that came before them. d. Guidelines (1) Allows combat arms Soldiers to select the regiment of choice. Soldiers can change their affiliation at any time. (2) All Soldiers will be affiliated with only one regiment at a time. (3) Permits no limit to the number of Soldiers who can be affiliated with a regiment. (4) Provides the potential for recurring assignments within a regiment. (5) Provides the opportunity to emphasize the history, customs, and traditions of the regiment. (6) Provides structure within the regiment. 2. Regimental Responsibilities a. General (1) There are 12 recognized Armor Regiments and 24 Cavalry Regiments in the Regimental system for the active Armor force. These numbers include one Armor and two 3

5 Cavalry Regiments for the training base at the United States Army Armor School (See Appendix A-1). (2) There are six recognized Armor Regiments and 32 Cavalry Regiments in the Regimental system for the Army National Guard (See Appendix A-2). (3) The lowest numbered CONUS-based battalion of the regiment will usually be designated regimental home-base having regimental responsibility and will maintain the regimental colors and memorabilia. When all battalions are OCONUS, the lowest numbered OCONUS battalion or squadron assumes regimental responsibility and maintains regimental colors and memorabilia (See Appendix A). Exceptions to the home-base battalion concept are 2CR, 3CR, and 11 ACR; Regimental HQs will assume regimental responsibility. b. Chief of Armor (1) Directs the Office of the Chief of Armor to coordinate and oversee the program. (2) Issues guidance to the Director of the Office of the Chief of Armor for the implementation of the Honorary program for the Armor and Cavalry force. (3) Encourages use of the honorary program through contact with Division Commanders. c. Director, Office of the Chief of Armor (1) Develops and publishes the Armor and Cavalry Honorary program policy. (2) Advises the Chief of Armor on regimental matters concerning the total Armor force. (3) Tracks deactivations and activation of total Armor force units. (4) Assists units with information concerning regimental memorabilia, colors, historical items, and the honorary program, and handles actions as appropriate. (5) Maintains biographies of HCORs and HSGMORs, as well as addresses, phone numbers, and addresses of Honoraries. d. Commander, Regimental Home-Base Battalion (1) Maintains regimental colors. (2) Implements the honorary program and maintains a solid relationship between units of the regiment, Honorary Colonel of the Regiment (HCOR), and Honorary Sergeant Major of the Regiment (HSGMOR). (3) Appoints a unit level regimental adjutant as an additional duty in order to maintain the unit s regimental program and handle actions as appropriate. (4) Consults with other battalion/ squadron commanders of the regiment to reach a consensus for the nomination of HCOR and HSGMOR. 4

6 (5) Submits all HCOR and HSGMOR nominations to the Office of the Chief of Armor, e. Commander, Armor Battalions and Cavalry Squadrons (1) Submits all DMOR and HMOR nominations to the Office of the Chief of Armor, 3. Points of Contact a. The following points of contact may be used for assistance and as sources for unit history and heraldry. (1) Robert S. Cameron, Armor School Historian, (2) U.S. Army Center of Military History, 5

7 CHAPTER 2 THE HONORARY PROGRAM 1. General a. Purpose. The purpose of the honorary program is to provide a link with history for today s Soldiers through Honorary Colonels of the Regiment (HCOR), Honorary Sergeants Major of the Regiment (HSGMOR), Distinguished Members of the Regiment (DMOR) and Honorary Members of the Regiment (HMOR). b. Mission. The primary mission of the Soldiers holding honorary positions is to perpetuate the history and traditions of the regiment, thereby enhancing unit morale and esprit de corps. They provide insight into the future by way of the past. The HCOR and HSGMOR are credible sources for explaining and demonstrating the Army values. They lived through our brilliant history and can impart their knowledge and experiences. c. Nominations (1) Nominations for HCOR, HSGMOR, DMOR and HMOR may be received from several sources including regimental associations, active Army commanders, incumbent HCORs, HSGMORs and commanders within the regiment. (See Appendix D-1) (2) The responsibility for consolidating HCOR and HSGMOR nominations rests with the regimental home- base commander, who reaches a consensus with the other battalion commanders of the regiment. The home-base commander then forwards nominations through the home-base installation commander to the Office of the Chief of Armor at Fort Benning, Georgia. (3) The responsibility for submitting DMOR and HMOR nominations rests with all armor battalion and cavalry squadron commanders. d. Selection and Appointment (1) The decision for selection and appointment of HCORs, HSGMORs, DMORs and HMORs rests with the Chief of Armor. (2) The Chief of Armor provides the signed appointment certificates. (3) OCOA Submits two certificates for signature, one for the HCOR, HSGMOR, DMOR or HMOR and one for the unit or regimental headquarters. 2. Honorary Colonel of the Regiment a. Qualifications and Requirements (1) The HCOR must be a retired commissioned officer in the rank of LTC or above with former service in the regiment. Exceptions may be granted for medal of valor recipients. (2) The HCOR s tour of duty is for three years. However, consecutive three-year tours may be granted without limitations of time, based on respective HCOR request and concurrence 6

8 from the respective regiment, and the Chief of Armor. (3) An HCOR cannot serve as HCOR for more than one regiment simultaneously. b. Duties. There are several ways in which an HCOR can benefit the regiment. Some of these include: (1) Oversees other honorary position programs and their maintenance. (2) Serves as a liaison between the regiment and regimental associations. (3) Imparts Army values through attending and/or speaking at regimental functions, command ceremonies, or awards ceremonies. (4) Assists in professional development programs for the regiment, its officers and NCOs. (a) Speaks on the regiment s history and traditions at dining-ins or similar functions. (b) Chairs or presides over regimental committees. (5) Maintains contact between CONUS and OCONUS battalions and squadrons of the regiment. (6) Maintains communication with higher headquarters, lower units and the Office of the Chief of Armor. (7) Regularly meets with Commander of senior headquarters. (8) Actively participates in Honorary Commanders conference at the annual Maneuver Conference. c. HCOR appointees will be appointed as DMOR simultaneously with their appointment of HCOR. 3. Honorary Sergeant Major of the Regiment a. Qualifications and Requirements: The qualifications, requirements, and length of tour are the same as the HCOR except that the HSGMOR is a retired NCO in the rank of MSG or above. Exceptions may be granted for medal of valor recipients. b. Duties and Responsibilities (1) Assists the HCOR in perpetuating the history of the regiment by maintaining an honorary program. (2) Executes many aspects listed under the duties of the HCOR. (3) Imparts Army values through attending and/or speaking at regimental functions, command ceremonies, or awards ceremonies. (4) Speaks on the regiment s history and traditions at dining-ins or similar functions. 7

9 c. HSGMOR appointees will be appointed as DMOR simultaneously with their appointment of HSGMOR. 4. Distinguished Member of the Regiment a. Qualifications and Requirements (1) DMORs are individuals of the same distinguished stature as the HCOR or HSGMOR, but may include active Army, USAR, ARNG, retired officers, and warrant officers, enlisted Soldiers and civilians who have served in the regiment. (2) The term of a DMOR is indefinite with no limit on the number of individuals who may be appointed. Posthumous awards of DMOR are authorized. b. Duties and Responsibilities: DMORs are appointed to supplement and support the efforts of the HCOR or HSGMOR. 5. Honorary Member of the Regiment a. HMORs can be Soldiers, spouses and individuals who contributed to or provided a service to the regiment, but are not members of the regiment. b. The term for HMORs is indefinite, and there is no limit to the number of individuals who may be appointed. 6. Funding and Support a. There are no funds to support this program. Reimbursement of incidental costs such as telephone bills, supplies or publications cost is not authorized. b. Reimbursement of travel expenses for support of HCOR or HSGMOR, to support regimental functions may be from the unit s funds or at the expense of the respective Honorary Colonel or Sergeant Major. c. Invitational Travel Orders may be issued by the installation or activity requesting the presence of the Honorary at regimental functions. 7. Locating HCORs, HSGMORs, DMORs and HMORs. Finding candidates for holding honorary positions can be a difficult job. A unit must develop a list of candidates that are available. In some cases, candidates can be readily found from researching local sources. 8

10 APPENDIX A: UNITS Table A-1: Active Component Units 34TH AR Regimental Designation BCT Division Contact 2-34 AR* 1 ABCT (CAB) 1 ID TH AR 1-35 AR* 2 ABCT (CAB) 1 AD TH AR 1-37 AR* 2 ABCT (CAB) 1 AD RD AR 1-63 AR* 2 ABCT (CAB) 1 ID TH AR 1-64 AR* 1 ABCT (CAB) 3 ID TH AR 1-66 AR* 1 ABCT (CAB) 4 ID AR 1 ABCT (CAB) 1 ID * Regimental Home-Base Battalion/Squadron 9

11 Table A-1: Active Component Units (Cont.) 67TH AR Regimental Designation BCT Division Contact 1-67 AR* 3 ABCT (CAB) 1 AD TH AR 1-68 AR* 1 ABCT (CAB) 4 ID TH AR 3-69 AR* 1 ABCT (CAB) 3 ID TH AR 2-70 AR* 3 ABCT (CAB) 1 AD TH AR 1-77 AR* 3 ABCT (CAB) 1 AD ST AR 1-81 AR* 194 AR BDE 3-81 AR 199 IN BDE ARMOR SCHOOL ARMOR SCHOOL * Regimental Home-Base Battalion/Squadron 10

12 Table A-1: Active Component Units (Cont.) 1ST CAV 2D CAV Regimental Designation BCT Division Contact 1-1 CAV* 2 ABCT (CAV SQDN) 1 AD CAV 1 ABCT (CAV SQDN) 4 ID 3-1 CAV 3 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 3 ID 5-1 CAV 1 SBCT (CAV SQDN) 25 ID 6-1 CAV 1 SBCT (CAV SQDN) 1 AD 8-1 CAV 2 SBCT (CAV SQDN) 2 ID Regimental HQ** SBCT USAREUR 1-1 CAV SBCT (IN BN) USAREUR 2-2 CAV SBCT (IN BN) USAREUR 3-2 CAV SBCT (IN BN) USAREUR 4-2 CAV SBCT (CAV SQDN) USAREUR D CAV 4TH CAV Regimental HQ** SBCT III Corps CAV SBCT (IN BN) III Corps 2-3 CAV SBCT (IN BN) III Corps 3-3 CAV SBCT (IN BN) III Corps 4-3 CAV SBCT (CAV SQDN) III Corps 1-4 CAV* 1 ABCT (CAV SQDN) 1 ID CAV 3 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 25 ID 5-4 CAV 2 ABCT (CAV SQDN) 1 ID 5TH CAV 1-5 CAV* 2 ABCT (CAB) 1 CAV CAV 1 ABCT (CAB) 1 CAV * Regimental Home-Base Battalion/Squadron ** Assumes Regimental Responsibility; exception to Home-Base Battalion/ Squadron Concept 11

13 Table A-1: Active Component Units (Cont.) 7TH CAV Regimental Designation BCT Division Contact 1-7 CAV* 1 ABCT (CAV SQDN) 1 CAV CAV 3 ABCT (CAB) 1 CAV 5-7 CAV 1 ABCT (CAV SQDN) 3 ID 8TH CAV 1-8 CAV* 2 ABCT (CAB) 1 CAV CAV 1 ABCT (CAB) 1 CAV 3-8 CAV 3 ABCT (CAB) 1 CAV 6-8 CAV 4 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 3 ID 9TH CAV 1-9 CAV* 1 ABCT (CAB) 1 CAV CAV 2 ABCT (CAV SQDN) 1 CAV 6-9 CAV 3 ABCT (CAV SQDN) 1 CAV 10TH CAV 4-10 CAV* 3 ABCT (CAV SQDN) 4 ID TH ACR Regimental HQ** ACR 11 ACR ACR ACR 11 ACR 2-11 ACR ACR 11 ACR * Regimental Home-Base Battalion/Squadron ** Assumes Regimental Responsibility; exception to Home-Base Battalion/ Squadron Concept 12

14 Table A-1: Active Component Units (Cont.) 12TH CAV Regimental Designation BCT Division Contact 1-12 CAV* 3 ABCT (CAB) 1 CAV TH CAV 2-13 CAV* 3 ABCT (CAV SQDN) 1 AD TH CAV 1-14 CAV* 3 SBCT (CAV SQDN) 7 ID CAV 2 SBCT (CAV SQDN) 25 ID 15TH CAV 5-15 CAV* 194 AR BDE ARMOR SCHOOL TH CAV 1-16 CAV* 316 CAV BDE 2-16 CAV 199 IN BDE 3-16 CAV 316 CAV BDE ARMOR SCHOOL ARMOR SCHOOL ARMOR SCHOOL * Regimental Home-Base Battalion/Squadron 13

15 Table A-1: Active Component Units (Cont.) 32ND CAV Regimental Designation BCT Division Contact 1-32 CAV* 1 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 101 ABN RD CAV 1-33 CAV* 3 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 101 ABN TH CAV 1-40 CAV* 4 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 25 ID ST CAV 3-61 CAV* 4 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 4 ID ST CAV 3-71 CAV* 1 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 10 MTN RD CAV 1-73 CAV* 2 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 82 ABN CAV 1 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 82 ABN 5-73 CAV 3 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 82 ABN * Regimental Home-Base Battalion/Squadron 14

16 Table A-1: Active Component Units (Cont.) 75TH CAV Regimental Designation BCT Division Contact 1-75 CAV* 2 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 101 ABN TH CAV 1-89 CAV* 2 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 10 MTN CAV 3 IBCT (CAV SQDN) 10 MTN 91ST CAV 1-91 CAV* 173 ABN (CAV SQDN) USAREUR * Regimental Home-Base Battalion/Squadron 15

17 Table A-2: Reserve Component Units` ST Regiment Regimental Designation Remarks Contact PA 103RD AR AR* ABCT (CAB) PA 104TH CAV CAV* ABCT (CAV SQDN) CAV SBCT (CAV SQDN) PA 107TH CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) MN 94TH CAV 1-94 CAV* ABCT (CAV SQDN) MN AR* ABCT (CAB) TH AR MN ARS ARS IA 113TH CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) WV 150TH CAV CAV* ABCT (CAV SQDN) NC 252ND AR AR* ABCT (CAB) WA 185TH AR AR* ABCT (CAB) WA 303RD CAV CAV* ABCT (CAV SQDN) ID CAV* ABCT (CAV SQDN) TH CAV ID CAV ABCT (CAB) ID 163RD CAV CAV* ABCT (CAB) MS 98TH CAV 1-98 CAV* ABCT (CAV SQDN) * Regimental Home-Base Battalion/Squadron MS 198TH AR AR* ABCT (CAB)

18 Table A-2: Reserve Component Units (Cont.) ST Regiment TN 278TH ACR Regimental Designation Remarks Contact CAV* ABCT (CAB) CAV ABCT (CAB) CAV ABCT (CAV SQDN) CA 18TH CAV 1-18 CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) OR 82ND CAV 1-82 CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) NY 101ST CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) NJ 102ND CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) WI 105TH CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) IL 106TH CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) GA 108TH CAV CAV IBCT (CAV SQDN) CAV BfSB (CAV SQDN) TX 112TH CAV CAV* TX 124TH CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) IBCT (CAV SQDN) * Regimental Home-Base Battalion/Squadron 17

19 Table A-2: Reserve Component Units (Cont.) ST Regiment Regimental Designation Remarks TX 124TH CAV CAV BfSB (CAV SQDN) Contact MI 126TH CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) AL 131ST CAV CAV* BfSB (CAV SQDN) NE 134TH CAV CAV* BfSB (CAV SQDN) OH 145TH AR AR* SEP CAB AR 151ST CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) IN 152ND CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) CAV BfSB (CAV SQDN) FL 153RD CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) MD 158TH CAV CAV* BfSB (CAV SQDN) VT 172ND CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) * Regimental Home-Base Battalion/Squadron 18

20 Table A-2: Reserve Component Units (Cont.) ST Regiment Regimental Designation Remarks OK 180TH CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) Contact VA 183RD CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) NV 221ST ARS ARS* SEP ARS AK 297TH CAV CAV* BfSB (CAV SQDN) HI 299TH CAV CAV* IBCT (CAV SQDN) * Regimental Home-Base Battalion/Squadron 19

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23 APPENDIX B: HONORARIES LISTS Table B-1: Active Component Honorary Colonels and Sergeants Major Honorary Colonels of the Regiment 34TH AR COL GREGORY FONTENOT 35TH AR 37TH AR BG DAVID A. ARMSTRONG 63RD AR COL MICHAEL SHALER 64TH AR COL ERIC SCHWARTZ 66TH AR MG WILLIAM KRAFT 67TH AR COL JAMES J. MCCAFFREY 68TH AR COL BILL THOMPSON 69TH AR MG R.J. FAIRFIELD 70TH AR MG WILLIAM F. WARD 77TH AR COL CARMELO P. MILIA 81ST AR COL PATRICK F. WEBB 1ST CAV LTG JOHN WOODMANSEE 2ND CAV COL A.J. BERGERON 3RD CAV LTG DAVID K. DOYLE 4TH CAV MG LEROY GOFF 5TH CAV GEN EDWARD MEYER 7TH CAV LTG HAROLD MOORE 8TH CAV LTG ANDREW CHAMBERS Honorary Sergeants Major of the Regiment 34TH AR 35TH AR 37TH AR 63RD AR 64TH AR CSM WILLIAM BARNELLO 66TH AR CSM RICKY YOUNG 67TH AR CSM LAWRENCE C. HOOLEY 68TH AR CSM CHARLES PFAMATTER 69TH AR CSM FELIX HELMS 70TH AR CSM JACK MOODY 77TH AR CSM JOE D. OFFUTT 81ST AR 1ST CAV CSM WILLIE DOSHIER 2ND CAV CSM RAY THOMAS 3RD CAV CSM ROBERT A. MURPHY 4TH CAV CSM WALTER J. LAVERTY 5TH CAV CSM PATRICK W. GEARY 7TH CAV 8TH CAV CSM SAMMY PETTY 22

24 Table B-1: Active Component Honorary Colonels and Sergeants Major (continued) Honorary Colonels of the Regiment 9TH CAV COL J.W. BOOTH 10TH CAV 11TH ACR BG THOMAS WHITE 12TH CAV COL JAMES W. DINGEMAN 13TH CAV MG FRANK B. CLAY 14TH CAV MG THOMAS COLE 15TH CAV COL ERNEST BUBB 16TH CAV MG JAMES SMITH 32ND CAV 33RD CAV 40TH CAV 61ST CAV 71ST CAV 73RD CAV 75TH CAV 89TH CAV 91ST CAV Honorary Sergeants Major of the Regiment 9TH CAV CSM LAWRENCE E. KENNEDY 10TH CAV 11TH ACR CSM KENNETH PRESTON 12TH CAV MSG RICHARD A. SWAIN 13TH CAV CSM HERBERT IZUMI 14TH CAV CSM RAY EGAN 15TH CAV CSM NEIL L. CIOTOLA 16TH CAV CSM RICKEY L. DOAN 32ND CAV 33RD CAV 40TH CAV 61ST CAV 71ST CAV CSM MARK OLDROYD 73RD CAV CSM RONALD REGAN 75TH CAV 89TH CAV 91ST CAV 23

25 Table B-2: Reserve Component Honorary Colonels and Sergeants Major Honorary Colonels of the Regiment 18TH CAV 82ND CAV 94TH CAV 98TH CAV 101ST CAV 102ND CAV 103RD AR 104TH CAV 105TH CAV 106TH CAV 107TH CAV 108TH CAV 112TH CAV 113TH CAV 116TH CAV 124TH CAV 126TH CAV 131ST CAV 134TH CAV 145TH AR Honorary Sergeants Major of the Regiment 18TH CAV 82ND CAV 94TH CAV 98TH CAV 101ST CAV 102ND CAV 103RD AR 104TH CAV 105TH CAV 106TH CAV 107TH CAV 108TH CAV 112TH CAV 113TH CAV 116TH CAV 124TH CAV 126TH CAV 131ST CAV 134TH CAV 145TH AR 24

26 Table B-2: Reserve Component Honorary Colonels and Sergeants Major (continued) Honorary Colonels of the Regiment 150TH CAV 151ST CAV 152ND CAV 153RD CAV 158TH CAV 163RD CAV 172ND CAV 180TH CAV 183RD CAV 185TH AR 194TH AR LTC LARRY OSVOLD 198TH AR 221ST ARS 252ND AR 278TH ACR 297TH CAV 299TH CAV 303RD CAV 353RD AR Honorary Sergeants Major of the Regiment 150TH CAV 151ST CAV 152ND CAV 153RD CAV 158TH CAV 163RD CAV 172ND CAV 180TH CAV 183RD CAV 185TH AR 194TH AR CSM ROGER BIERMAN 198TH AR 221ST ARS 252ND AR 278TH ACR 297TH CAV 299TH CAV 303RD CAV 353RD AR 25

27 APPENDIX C EXAMPLE for Nomination OFFICE SYMBOL (600-82) DATE MEMORANDUM THRU Regimental Commander FOR Chief of Armor, US Army Armor School, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, GA 31905, ATTN: ATZK-AR SUBJECT: Nomination of Honorary Colonel/Sergeant Major/Distinguished Member of the Regiment 1. Request that John Doe, Colonel/Sergeant Major, Cavalry/Armor (Retired), be appointed as the Honorary Colonel/Sergeant Major/Distinguished Member of the Armored/Cavalry Regiment. 2. Provide some military background information on individual (Biography). 3. COL/SGM Doe has accepted the nomination to serve the regiment in this capacity and is prepared to execute his duties upon appointment. His current address and telephone number are. 4. Point of Contact for this action is. COMMANDER S SIGNATURE BLOCK 26

28 APPENDIX D EXAMPLE CERTIFICATES 27