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Cavalry Leader's Course

Introduction

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Purpose: To prepare Army leaders for assignment to cavalry units or brigade combat teams as commanders, noncommissioned senior leaders, staff officers and staff noncommissioned officers for tactical employment of cavalry units and brigade combat teams to conduct reconnaissance, surveillance, security, and target acquisition in large scale combat operations; planning and directing these operations; integration and synchronization of all Warfighting Functions in a Combined, Joint and Multi-National operations.

Phase Scope: To train Officers, Chief Warrant Officers, and Noncommissioned Officers who are involved in the planning and execution of information collection and tactical security at the Squadron and Troop level. Soldiers will focus on applying the Fundamentals of Reconnaissance and Security, as well as established doctrine and TTPs, into the planning of Large-Scale Combat Operations in time constrained environments. Soldiers will develop skills in asset synchronization, Cavalry organization employment, synchronization of Operations and Intelligence analysis, and tactical techniques in a myriad of reconnaissance and security scenarios against near-peer and hybrid threats.

Course Outcomes:

• Ability to apply Troop (SQDN) recon and security tactics to anticipate, gain, and develop contact for a higher headquarters.
• Ability to recognize the important elements of a new situation; assess new requirements; and communicate clearly (Mission Command/Command and Control).
• Ability to apply staff skills to prioritize requirements and synchronize and coordinate Squadron recon and security activities.
• Demonstrate professional accountability and confidence in the application of skills and knowledge fundamentals to development as a Cavalry leader and Subject Matter Expert.