Cavalry Squadron (Blackhelm Confederate Army)

Cavalry squadrons of the Blackhelm Confederate Army are utilized as reconnaissance units, and are typlically deployed to probe for weak spots in an enemy line, and then exploit those weak spots when found. Cavalry squadrons are designed specifically for deployment in rough or difficult terrain - especially jungles.

Structure

Each cavalry squadron is structured in the same pattern, broken into three platoons and a gun section, as well as an HQ unit. Each platoon consists of two troops, each containing three vehicles and fifteen infantrymen. In total, each squadron consists of 123 soldiers and officers, as well as 95 vehicle crewmen, for a total of 218 cavalry troopers.

• Squadron HQ (3 CCN-72's, 12 infantry
• 1st Platoon
  • 1st Platoon HQ (1 CCN-72, 3 infantry
  • A Troop (3 CCN-72's, 15 infantry)
  • B Troop (3 CCN-72's, 15 infantry)
• 2nd Platoon
  • 2nd Platoon HQ (1 CCN-72, 3 infantry)
  • C Troop (3 CCN-72's, 15 infantry)
  • D Troop (3 CCN-72's, 15 infantry)
• 3rd Platoon
  • 3rd Platoon HQ (1 CCN-72, 3 infantry
  • E Troop (3 CCN-72's, 15 infantry)
  • F Troop (3 CCN-72's, 15 infantry)
• Gun Platoon (1 Adsertor command vehicle, 5 2S34 Hosta's, 12 infantry)

Cavalry Troop Organization

The cavalry troop is a subunit of the cavalry squadron, which is further broken down into teams of five infantrymen and a CCN-72. The infantrymen typically ride desant, and are divided into A Team, B Team, and C Team. The CCN-72 commander and the team leader of A Team are equally tasked with operational command of the entire troop. A Team and B Team are each made up of five rifle-armed infantrymen, while C Team operates as a support team and consists of a marksman (equipped with an SVD rifle), a grendier (equipped with a PCP-15), a machine gunner (equipped with an SS-77), and a medic. The team leaders of all three teams are also equipped with a Capellanus grenade launcher