Cavalry scout

Cavalry scout
Cavalry branch plaque
Active	17 November 1775–present
Country	United States
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Type	Main Armor Corps Element
Role	Reconnaissance, security, assault
Patron	Saint George
Insignia
Branch insignia

The Cavalry Scout is a job title and a reconnaissance specialist in the United States Army. Cavalry Scouts work to obtain, distribute, and share vital combat and battlefield information on the enemy and on combat circumstances and environmental conditions. The role originated with the United States Cavalry. The Cavalry Scout is also known as the "eyes and ears" of the Army.

The Cavalry Scout is the commander's eyes and ears on the battlefield. When information about the enemy is needed, they call on the Scouts. Cavalry Scouts gather information by dismounted and/or mounted reconnaissance patrols. They are responsible for reconnaissance and they utilize various weapons to include explosives and mines. Cavalry Scouts engage the enemy with anti-armor weapons and scout vehicles in the field, track and report enemy movement and activities, and will direct the employment of various weapon systems onto the enemy. The job of a Cavalry Scout is to operate as one of the first personnel in an area, provide forward reconnaissance and spotting for the U.S. Army, and find and relay key information about the enemy to commanders and leaders in the field. Their duties include assisting with observation and listening posts, gathering reconnaissance information, performing and helping with navigation, and helping secure and transport ammunition. The Cavalry Scout leads, serves, or assists as a member of scout crew, squad, section, or platoon in reconnaissance, security, and other combat operations.

Skill Level I (E1 Private - E4 Specialist/Corporal)

Skill Level II (E5 Sergeant)

Skill Level III (E6 Staff Sergeant)

Skill Level IV (E7 Sergeant First Class)