1st Cavalry Division (United States) - Structure

Structure

On 15 July 2005, the 1st Cavalry Division transitioned to the Unit of Action modified table of organization and equipment (MTOE). No longer are battalion-sized elements made up purely of armor and/or infantry battalions. Brigades are now composed of combined arms battalions (CAB), meaning every maneuver battalion combines infantry, armor and a supporting element, excluding the brigade reconnaissance squadrons.

1st Cavalry Division consists of the following elements
  • Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion "Maverick"
    • Headquarters and Headquarters Company
    • Operations Company
    • Intelligence & Sustainment Company
    • Signal Company
    • Horse Cavalry Detachment
    • 1st Cavalry Division Band
  • 1st Brigade Combat Team, "Ironhorse"
    • Special Troops Battalion "Centurions"
    • 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry (RSTA) "Garryowen!"
    • 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry "Lancers"
    • 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry "Stallions"
    • 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery "Dragons"
    • 115th Brigade Support Battalion "Muleskinners"
  • 2nd Brigade Combat Team "Black Jack"
    • Special Troops Battalion "Spartans"
    • 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry (RSTA) "Darkhorse"
    • 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry "Black Knights"
    • 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry "Mustangs"
    • 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery "Red Dragons"
    • 15th Brigade Support Battalion "Gambler"
  • 3rd Brigade Combat Team "Greywolf"
    • Special Troops Battalion "Gladiators"
    • 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry (RSTA)"Saber"
    • 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry "Warhorse"
    • 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry "Chargers"
    • 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery "Steel Dragons"
    • 215th Brigade Support Battalion "Blacksmiths"
  • 4th Brigade Combat Team "Long Knife"
    • Special Troops Battalion "Spartans"
    • 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry (RSTA) "Head Hunters"
    • 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry "Ghost"
    • 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry "Thunderhorse"
    • 5th Battalion, 82nd Artillery "Black Dragons"
    • 27th Brigade Support Battalion "Rough Riders"
  • Combat Aviation Brigade "Warrior"
    • Headquarters and Headquarters Company
    • 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment "First Attack"
    • 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment "Lobos"
    • 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment "Spearhead"
    • 4th Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment "Guns Attack"
    • 615th Aviation Support Battalion "Cold Steel"

The division is supported by the 4th Sustainment Brigade at Fort Hood.

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