Spurs

The Cavalry has been an elite group of fighters since the ancient beginnings of organized combat. From Ghengis Khan to Polish Winged Hussars to the present day U.S. Cavalry Troopers, cavalrymen continue to distinguish themselves with their technically advanced mounts. What was once accomplished with sabers and bows on horseback is now accomplished using Chobham armor and Hellfire missiles.

Once assigned to a Cavalry unit, Troopers had to undergo rigorous training and professional development before being considered for the awarding of spurs. Earning spurs was not optional. When worn, the spurs indicate that the trooper has demonstrated cavalry and leadership skills greater than those expected of the common soldier. The Spur Program of the 1st Squadron (Air), 17th Cavalry is an Officer and Non-Commissioned Officer leadership development program.

The program will focus on the individual trooper's physical, technical, professional, and communicative abilities. All Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers will be required to participate. If this is an Officer's or NCO's first cavalry assignment they will be required to complete the Squadron's induction requirements. Paying for the spurs and the certificate is voluntary.

This charter is provided to new soldiers so that they may achieve the higher level of performance expected of any cavalry trooper.

FORWARD!
STUART B. HAMILTON
LTC, U.S. Cavalry
Commanding
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