Household Cavalry Regiment (HCR)
Household Cavalry Regiment (HCR)
The Household Cavalry Regiment (HCR) was formed from the Life Guards and The Blues and Royals. More commonly associated with ceremonial duties in London, the HCR fulfil an operational role with Airborne forces.
The HCR is tasked with a Formation Reconnaissance (FR) role - gathering and relaying information about the enemy positions.
To this end, the HCR use light, fast and quiet armoured vehicles (such as the Scimitar) capable of speeds of up to 50 mph to manoeuvre close to the enemy. Stealth is essential, but if compromised the speed and firepower of the Scimitar can be utilised.
The Regiment provides one squadron in support of 16 Air Assault Brigade and at least one parachute trained troop to be available for operations.
At present, D Squadron support 16 Air Assault.
Record under construction
Read More
Newsletter Signup
Donate
Donate
Make a donation to Airborne Assault ParaData to help preserve the history of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces
The Airborne Shop
The Airborne Shop
The Airborne Shop is the official shop of Support Our Paras (The Parachute Regiment Charity RCN1131977).
Profits from all sales made through our shop go directly to Support Our Paras, so every purchase you make with us will directly benefit The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces.
Latest Comments
There are currently no comments for this content.
Add Comment
In order to add comments you must be registered with ParaData.
If you are currently a ParaData member please login.
If you are not currently a ParaData member but wish to get involved please register.