I'm speaking specifically about the horse on the patch. I also heard some of the guys scolding others for wearing combat patches where the horse faced backwards, but I've never seen anything documented that supports either. Soo...
Which is correct? Anyone know of any supporting regulations for this?
Thanks!
2006-11-22 06:39:59 · 6 answers · asked by Sage 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I know the difference between normal unit patch and a combat patch, but I'm asking about 1st Cav combat patches and orientation of the horse. Forward or backward.
2006-11-22 06:46:12 · update #1
The 1st CAV patch (on the left soldier) will signify what unit the soldier is in (as I'm sure you know). The horse faces forward to symbolize it heading into battle. Many 1st CAV soldiers, once authorized to wear the combat patch on the right soldier and placed then placed one of their patches there, did not like the fact that the horse is now facing to the wear (so it looks like its running away). They then went to to the local sew shop/alterations and had custom made patches so that the horse would be facing forward on the right side as well. It is against regulations to alter a unit patch in any way.
So if you see someone with a horse facing forward on the left, and to the rear on the right, then they are in accordance to army regulations. If both horses are facing forward, then that soldier is not to standard and should corrected.
The only people authorized to change or implement a unit patch is the Institute of US Army Heraldry (as per AR-670-1, 28-16, part B).
2006-11-22 16:58:07 · answer #1 · answered by Geronimo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Combat Patches
2016-11-12 01:04:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Iraq, the 1st Cav. combat patches (with the horse facing forward) were authorized.Whether they were authorized at division level I don't know.But many that were worn were made in-country.Many soldiers still wore the regular patch on the right shoulder because it was available to them. Having the 1st Cavalry patch made can be fairly expensive.Since it is the largest patch in the army.And having US made 1st Cav combat patches are generally more expensive than the regular patches.Especially the newer ACU patches.
2006-11-22 16:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by david g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a former CSM that was in 1CD during the time of the forward facing patch, so I asked him about it. It does not distinguish between garrison and deployed Soldiers. It was a patch that the 1CD Commander at that time had made for everyone deploying. I guess the SMA at that time caught wind of it and wanted the patches taken off, but the Commander argued his point and the Units were allowed to wear them only during the overseas time frame, when back in garrison they had to change to the regulation rear facing patch.
2013-10-21 22:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by Robert T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One is for normal duty; 1 is for Combat duty while in 1st Cav
2006-11-22 06:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by Allen L 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Forward. BQ~~ The store's logo where I work. On days off no hat unless in the sun, then it's Rushing River logo.
2016-05-22 17:36:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋