Post by John Cooley on Jun 9, 2017 19:08:32 GMT -5
We are a Reconnaissance Cavalry unit.
That means that our roles are as follows ...
Scouting – Working forward of the Corps … we evaluate terrain, obstacles and troop deployments to aid Unit Commanders in their decision making.
Spying – Enemy unit Information is gathered through stealthy observation. It is then relayed to Troop Command where it is evaluated, processed and forwarded to II Corps through the Liaison Officer.
Infiltration – Making our presence felt behind enemy lines disrupts morale and forces adjustment of their initial plans.
Assassination – Specifically targeting Officers and Senior Enlisted helps cut the head off the Yankee snake.
Disruption of Enemy Command Structure – Harassment of enemy Command Posts forces them to focus on their movement and safety rather than battle strategy and decision making.
Security – Since Troop Command can accomplish its Missions from a static position we MAY offer the services of HQ Platoon as additional Security for Corps artillery units. We will see how the Game fleshes out.
These actions are accomplished through the deployment of small independent units coordinated by Troop Headquarters.
Platoon Leaders are responsible for coordinating their Squads but, for the most part, control is given to the Squad NCOs who are expected to use initiative and cunning to accomplish the Command’s overall strategy and goals … as they see fit.
NOTE:
There are 3 types of Cavalry styles in this time period.
Mobile Infantry - The most common use of Civil War Cavalry units. Held in Reserve then sent into action to quickly shore up holes in our line or exploit breaches in theirs.
Dragoons - Shock Troops designed to attack the flanks and rear in an Anvil maneuver. A coordinated effort that smashes the enemy between Cavalry and Infantry.
Reconnaissance - Stealth scouting and sniping of enemy positions and leadership.
We are not Charge Cavalry nor Mobile Reactionary Mounted Infantry, like the other Cavalry Troops in the Division..
However ...
We will Train to be able to fill ALL three Roles because ... In Battle, the very first casualty is always 'The Plan'.
If ... at any engagement, we are unable to field a Troop you must be trained to step into another Unit and function at the high standards we have set for ourselves and others. If ... Another Cavalry Troop does not show up we may be asked, by Corps Command, to fill one of the other Cavalry Roles.
We serve II Corps' needs ... above all else.
That means that our roles are as follows ...
Scouting – Working forward of the Corps … we evaluate terrain, obstacles and troop deployments to aid Unit Commanders in their decision making.
Spying – Enemy unit Information is gathered through stealthy observation. It is then relayed to Troop Command where it is evaluated, processed and forwarded to II Corps through the Liaison Officer.
Infiltration – Making our presence felt behind enemy lines disrupts morale and forces adjustment of their initial plans.
Assassination – Specifically targeting Officers and Senior Enlisted helps cut the head off the Yankee snake.
Disruption of Enemy Command Structure – Harassment of enemy Command Posts forces them to focus on their movement and safety rather than battle strategy and decision making.
Security – Since Troop Command can accomplish its Missions from a static position we MAY offer the services of HQ Platoon as additional Security for Corps artillery units. We will see how the Game fleshes out.
These actions are accomplished through the deployment of small independent units coordinated by Troop Headquarters.
Platoon Leaders are responsible for coordinating their Squads but, for the most part, control is given to the Squad NCOs who are expected to use initiative and cunning to accomplish the Command’s overall strategy and goals … as they see fit.
NOTE:
There are 3 types of Cavalry styles in this time period.
Mobile Infantry - The most common use of Civil War Cavalry units. Held in Reserve then sent into action to quickly shore up holes in our line or exploit breaches in theirs.
Dragoons - Shock Troops designed to attack the flanks and rear in an Anvil maneuver. A coordinated effort that smashes the enemy between Cavalry and Infantry.
Reconnaissance - Stealth scouting and sniping of enemy positions and leadership.
We are not Charge Cavalry nor Mobile Reactionary Mounted Infantry, like the other Cavalry Troops in the Division..
However ...
We will Train to be able to fill ALL three Roles because ... In Battle, the very first casualty is always 'The Plan'.
If ... at any engagement, we are unable to field a Troop you must be trained to step into another Unit and function at the high standards we have set for ourselves and others. If ... Another Cavalry Troop does not show up we may be asked, by Corps Command, to fill one of the other Cavalry Roles.
We serve II Corps' needs ... above all else.