| 167th Cavalry Regiment | |
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 Regimental Coat of Arms | |
| Active | 12 February 1964 – 1 September 2005 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance |
 Governor of Nebraska |
| Branch |
 United States Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of |
 Nebraska Army National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Motto(s) | "Ti Rah I Kuts" (Bold Ones) |
| Engagements |
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| Insignia | |
| Distinctive Unit Insignia |
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The 167th Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment of the United States Army belonging to the Nebraska Army National Guard. The regiment was formed in 1964 due to the need for a cavalry troop in the 67th Infantry Brigade, and was later expanded to a squadron (battalion) as part of the formation of the 35th Infantry Division. In 2005 however the squadron was merged with the 134th Infantry and became the 134th Cavalry.
History[]
The 167th Cavalry was constituted on 12 February 1964 in the Nebraska Army National Guard as the 167th Cavalry, a parent regiment under the Combat Arms Regimental System to consist of E Troop, an element of the 67th Infantry Brigade.[1][2] From 4-6 July 1966 the troop was activated by the Governor of Nebraska to take part in keeping the peace during the 1966 Race Riots. The troop was under command of 'Task Force A' defending the northern part of the city of Omaha.[3]
On 1 October 1985, the troop was expanded to squadron size and assigned to the 35th Infantry Division as the divisional cavalry squadron. On 1 June 1989 the squadron was withdrawn from the Combat Arms Regimental System and reorganised under the United States Army Regimental System with its headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska.[2][4]
In 1989, the squadron was organised as follows:[5][6][7][8]
- Squadron Headquarters (1 x M113A2 Armoured Personnel Carrier and 1 x M60A3 Main Battle Tank)
- Headquarters Troop (3 x M113A1/5 x M577A1 Command Vehicles, 2 x AVLB, 6 x Jeeps, 5 x SAM Teams, and 4 x M113 Ambulances, and 2 x M578 ARVs)
- A Troop (Armored Cavalry; 8 x M113A2 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 6 x M60A6 Main Battle Tanks, 1 x M577 Command Vehicles, 1 x M578 ARV, and 1 x M106 107mm Mortar Carrier)
- B Troop (Armored Cavalry; 8 x M113A2 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 6 x M60A6 Main Battle Tanks, 1 x M577 Command Vehicles, 1 x M578 ARV, and 1 x M106 107mm Mortar Carrier)
- C Troop (Armored Cavalry; 8 x M113A2 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 6 x M60A6 Main Battle Tanks, 1 x M577 Command Vehicles, 1 x M578 ARV, and 1 x M106 107mm Mortar Carrier)
- D Troop (Air Cavalry Troop; 12 x AH-1S Cobra Attack, 18 x OH-58 Kiowa Observation Helicopters)
On 30 December 2002 the regiment was ordered into federal service at home stations, and deployed to Iraq. On 31 October 2003 the regiment was released from active federal service, and reverted to state control. This would be the only deployment of the regiment. During the invasion, A Troop was airlifted into a blocking position to the southeast of Ramadi.[9][10][11][12] The squadron formed part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division during the invasion.[13]
On 1 September 2003, the regiment was consolidated with the 134th Infantry and subsequently redesignated as the 167th Cavalry. The regiment consisted of a single squadron (1st) and assigned to the 35th Infantry Division. On 1 September 2005 however, the regiment was redesignated as the 134th Cavalry.[9]
At the time of redesignation the squadron was organised as follows:[14]
- Headquarters & Headquarters Troop
- A Troop, in Hastings
- B Troop, in Fremont
- C Troop, in Beatrice
- D Troop, in Lincoln
Heraldry[]
Coat of Arms[]
Blazon[15]
Shield: Or, a bendlet Sable, a Pawnee Indian scout in traditional garb and holding erect a rifle, mounted upon a pinto horse, all Proper.
Crest: That of the regiments and separate battalions of the Nebraska Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Or and Sable, an ear of corn in full ear partially husked Proper.
Symbolism[15]
Shield: Yellow is the color traditionally associated with Cavalry. The black bendlet stands for integrity and military strength. The Pawnee Indian scout represents Nebraska and the early history of the United States Army Cavalry in that state.
Crest: The crest is that of the Nebraska Army National Guard.
Background[15]
The coat of arms was approved on 16 September 1988.
Distinctive Unit Insignia[]
Description[15]
A gold metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a yellow shield bearing, on a black bendlet, a Pawnee Indian scout in traditional dress holding a rifle, mounted on a horse, in shades of brown, and attached below the shield a black scroll doubled yellow, inscribed “TI RAH I KUTS” in gold letters.
Symbolism[15]
Yellow is the color traditionally associated with Cavalry. The black bendlet stands for integrity and military strength. The Pawnee Indian scout represents Nebraska and the early history of the United States Army Cavalry in that state. The motto translates to “Bold Ones.”
Background[15]
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 16 September 1988.
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Isby & Kamps, p. 383
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pope & Kondratiuk, p. 51
- ↑ Coakley, Robert W.; Scheips, Paul J.; Demma, Vincent H. (1971) (in en). Use of Troops in Civil Disturbances Since World War II, 1945-1965. Office of Military History, U.S. Army. https://books.google.com/books?id=-xQUMBseEIQC&pg=RA1-PA18&dq=%22167th+Cavalry%22&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjv0bS8lZX9AhW-FVkFHeImA1AQ6AF6BAgJEAI#v=onepage&q=%22167th%20Cavalry%22&f=false.
- ↑ (in en) Armor. U.S. Armor Association. 2005. https://books.google.com/books?id=IH_gWD0-hSsC&pg=PA48&dq=%22167th+Cavalry%22&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjv0bS8lZX9AhW-FVkFHeImA1AQ6AF6BAgDEAI#v=onepage&q=%22167th%20Cavalry%22&f=false.
- ↑ Davies, p. 16 (Battlegroup CWUS-16)
- ↑ Davies, p. 28 (Battlegroup CWUS-08)
- ↑ Callahan, p. 50
- ↑ Callahan, p. 28
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "134th Cavalry Regiment | Lineage and Honors | U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH)". https://history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lineages/branches/armor-cav/134cvrg.htm.
- ↑ Miller, Drew (2010-04-30) (in en). Rohan Nation: Reinventing America After the 2020 Collapse. Dr Drew Miller, Col (Ret). ISBN 978-0-9843709-0-0. https://books.google.com/books?id=HPxpPbr0LJ8C&pg=PA124&dq=%22167th+Cavalry%22&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjv0bS8lZX9AhW-FVkFHeImA1AQ6AF6BAgIEAI#v=onepage&q=%22167th%20Cavalry%22&f=false.
- ↑ Estes, Kenneth W. (2011) (in en). United States Marines in Iraq, 2004-2005. History Division, U.S. Marine Corps. https://books.google.com/books?id=U9hiCbMsbaEC&pg=PA191&dq=%22167th+Cavalry%22&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjv0bS8lZX9AhW-FVkFHeImA1AQ6AF6BAgLEAI#v=onepage&q=%22167th%20Cavalry%22&f=false.
- ↑ Middleton, Thomas A. (2010-10) (in en). Saber's Edge: A Combat Medic in Ramadi, Iraq. UPNE. ISBN 978-1-58465-954-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=9Goq0ae7RIcC&pg=PT119&dq=%22167th+Cavalry%22&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiTqervlZX9AhVek4kEHQz3DS04ChDoAXoECAUQAg#v=onepage&q=%22167th%20Cavalry%22&f=false.
- ↑ "Nebraska-based Guard unit has tour extended in Iraq" (in en). https://www.dvidshub.net/news/8820/nebraska-based-guard-unit-has-tour-extended-iraq.
- ↑ "1st Squadron, 167th Cavalry". https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/1-167cav.htm.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 "167th Cavalry Regiment Heraldry". https://tioh.army.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=9710&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services.
References[]
- Pope, Major Jeffrey Lynn, ed (April 1995). Armor–Cavalry Regiments. Army National Guard Lineage Series. Washington, District of Columbia: Diane Publishing. ISBN 978-0788182068. OCLC 948293981.
- Isby, David C.; Kamps, Charles Tustin (1985). Armies of NATO's Central Front. New York City, New York, United States: Jane's Publishing. ISBN 978-0710603418. OCLC 13073768.
- Davies, R. Mark. "United States Army Table of Organization and Equipment for the United States Army in Europe (USAREUR) 1980–1989" (PDF). http://www.fireandfury.com/orbats/modcwus.pdf.
- Callahan, Pat (25 October 2012). "NATO Order of Battle 1989, Volume 8.6" (PDF). http://www.microarmormayhem.com/NATO_ORDER_OF_BATTLE_mod_8.doc.