U.S. Soldiers with the 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade go for Cavalry Stetson and Spurs at Oberdachstetten Range Complex in Ansbach, Germany, Oct. 16, 2018. The Spur Ride is the only means of joining the Order of the Spur, aside from a wartime induction. The conduct of a Spur Ride varies but it is generally an event held over multiple days during which a Trooper must pass a series of physical and mental tests relevant to the Cavalry.
The Cavalry Soldiers shoot M9 Beretta Pistol for German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge under observance of two German Reserve Officers. (U.S. Army video by Eugen Warkentin)
Date Taken: | 10.16.2018 |
Date Posted: | 10.19.2018 07:30 |
Category: | B-Roll |
Video ID: | 634000 |
VIRIN: | 181016-A-EX530-1039 |
Filename: | DOD_106134679 |
Length: | 00:03:08 |
Location: | ANSBACH, BAVARIA, DE |
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