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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