U.S. Army Combat Arms Regimental System

U.S. Army Combat Arms Regimental System

The Combat Arms Regimental System (CARS), was the method of assigning unit designations to units of the five combat arms (Infantry, Field Artillery, Armor, Cavalry, and Air Defense Artillery) of the United States Army from 1957 to 1981. CARS was superseded by the U.S. Army Regimental System (USARS) in 1981.

Read more about U.S. Army Combat Arms Regimental System:  History, Units That Participated in CARS, CARS Implementation Phases, Organization, Difference Between A Brigade and A Regiment, Battle Honors

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