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Early on June 15, 2022, Soldiers with the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team converged on the motorpool of 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st SBCT, 4th Infantry Division, for the annual Order of the Spur -- an event steeped in Cavalry Scout tradition.
Soldiers, also known as Spur Candidates, were put through an agonizing 36 hours of physically demanding training.
“We wanted to incorporate training, but also stay true to the cavalry traditions,” said Capt. Cody Pigford, the officer in charge, assigned to 2nd Sqdn., 1st Cav. Reg.
The training consisted of five lanes to help shape the modern-day Ivy Soldier and equip them to fight and win our nation’s wars. From High-Frequency radio operations to a modified Army Combat Fitness Test, any Dragoon that went through this training could expect to be more Mountain Post READY.
“It’s vital for any Soldier going forward,” said Sgt. 1st Class Cody Anderson, noncommissioned officer in charge, assigned to 2nd Sqdn., 1st Cav. Reg.
Even though the event lasted less than two days, the planning took months. The biggest challenges were ensuring that the Scout traditions were observed while also ensuring training standards were met, explained Pigford. Even though the event was traditionally a Cavalry Scout affair, it took a team of more than Dragoons to run it. As Pigford stated, it “takes more than (Scouts) to run a Spur Ride.”
When all was said and done, 62 Soldiers were able to walk away with pride knowing they were added to the Order of the Spur, and more importantly, knowing what they walked away with would help ensure they were Mountain Post "READY."
“I have no doubt going through this as a Candidate, the professionalism, the esprit de corps, the motivational support that you provide was truly awesome,” said Lt. Col. Aaron Morrison, squadron commander, assigned to 2nd Sqdn., 1st Cav. Reg.
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| Date Taken: | 06.21.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 06.28.2022 16:56 |
| Story ID: | 423972 |
| Location: | FORT CARSON, COLORADO, US |
| Web Views: | 22 |
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