US Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment hosts UK's 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade

By Maj. John AmbelangOctober 6, 2021

Brigadier Sam Humphris (left), commander of the 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade (UK), and Spc. Asia Wilson, 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, discuss the Integrated Tactical Network's performance during Saber Junction 21. The 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade visited the 2nd Cavalry Regiment at Rose Barracks, Germany, to discuss capabilities and future training opportunities between the two units Oct. 5, 2021.
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Brigadier Sam Humphris (left), commander of the 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade (UK), and Spc. Asia Wilson, 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, discuss the Integrated Tactical Network's performance during Saber Junction 21. The 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade visited the 2nd Cavalry Regiment at Rose Barracks, Germany, to discuss capabilities and future training opportunities between the two units Oct. 5, 2021. (Photo Credit: Maj. John Ambelang) VIEW ORIGINAL
Warrant Officer Steven Mulhearn (right), Command Sgt. Maj. of the 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade (UK), and Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pingel of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, talk about the similarities and differences of their units at a static display on Rose Barracks, Germany. The 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade visited the 2d Cavalry Regiment to discuss capabilities and future training opportunities between the two units Oct. 5, 2021.
2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Warrant Officer Steven Mulhearn (right), Command Sgt. Maj. of the 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade (UK), and Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pingel of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, talk about the similarities and differences of their units at a static display on Rose Barracks, Germany. The 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade visited the 2d Cavalry Regiment to discuss capabilities and future training opportunities between the two units Oct. 5, 2021. (Photo Credit: Maj. John Ambelang) VIEW ORIGINAL

ROSE BARRACKS, Germany – Leaders of the 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade of the British Army visited the 2nd Cavalry Regiment to discuss capabilities and future training opportunities between the two NATO countries Oct. 5.

Brigadier Sam Humphris, commander of 1AI, and other leaders, toured the Regiment Headquarters and a motor pool on U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, gaining an understanding of the Regiment’s combat platforms and integrated tactical network capabilities.

“The quality of the Soldiers I met today, I’ve been deeply impressed by,” said Humphris after viewing the communication systems and Strykers of 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment.

The two units have a Memorandum of Partnership signed by U.S. Army Europe and Africa and the British Field Army with the goal of achieving operational and tactical interoperability.

Brigadier Sam Humphris (left), commander of the 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade (UK), and Staff Sgt. John Mock, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, discuss the Integrated Tactical Network's performance during Saber Junction 21. The 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade visited the 2d Cavalry Regiment at Rose Barracks, Germany to discuss capabilities and future training opportunities between the two units on Oct. 5, 2021.
Brigadier Sam Humphris (left), commander of the 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade (UK), and Staff Sgt. John Mock, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, discuss the Integrated Tactical Network's performance during Saber Junction 21. The 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade visited the 2d Cavalry Regiment at Rose Barracks, Germany to discuss capabilities and future training opportunities between the two units on Oct. 5, 2021. (Photo Credit: Maj. John Ambelang) VIEW ORIGINAL

2CR recently participated in Saber Junction 21 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, where it served as a subordinate unit to the 1AI headquarters, the 3rd (United Kingdom) Division. 1AI also provided a platoon of dismounted infantry to serve with 2CR during Saber Junction.

Next month, 1AIB expects to send five soldiers to the Regiment’s Expert Infantry Badge and Expert Soldier Badge training and testing.

“It’s fantastic to learn the really exciting things the Regiment has in store for us and how we can hopefully connect better,” Humphris continued.

The 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade is headquartered in Tidworth, England, approximately 75 miles west of London.

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