1-113 CAV SQDN CDR

Commander of the 1-113 CAV Squadron, Iowa Army National Guard. Follow/RT ≠ endorsement.

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Pls join us via FB for the virtual send-off for the 113 CAV on 13SEP20! https://t.co/6DkVQKu60J

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A Troop scouts calling for indirect fire from 120 mm mortars with the help of Det 4/1-194 Field Artillery.

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@RyderBrigade @IowaRedBulls @IowaNatGuard @IaArmyNatGuard

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As we reach the last phase of our large collective training exercises, Maintenance PLT of D CO gets busy.

In addition to the vehicles that need repaired, they have to ensure vehicles are properly dispatched & records are tracked.

We couldn’t do what we do without this Platoon.

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C Troop Mortars hanging 60mm rounds for their mortar live fire exercise. @IowaRedBulls @RyderBrigade @IaArmyNatGuard @IowaNatGuard

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The Squadron has transitioned from Platoon Maneuver Lanes to crew served weapons qualification and gunnery.

Troopers returned to the rear for a shower and refit, and are now back out on the ranges.

Below, a B Troop 1-113 CAV Trooper qualifies on a M2 .50 cal machine gun.

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SSG McEuen from B Troop provides a mission brief to BG Donahoe (DCG-M) just prior to execution.

Just after the mission brief, SPC Peterson was recognized in front of his peers. He was awarded a Commander’s coin for his outstanding effort.

Give them both an atta boy!

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2nd PLT C TRP at the end of their final lane. In these photos they executed an LDA crossing, reacted to IDF, reacted to CBRN attack, & reacted to contact.

C TRP is our dismounted recon Troop. By our math, they walked around 30 KM in full kit in far less than ideal conditions.

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@toddjacobus @IowaNatGuard These cooks are prized across the Squadron!

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Did you know that the Food Service section of D/334 BSB serves over 300 meals twice a day with only five personnel out of this kitchen?

Just to make things interesting, they volunteer to compete at the national level in the Conelly competition!

Best cook section in the Army!

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Fact: The CAV is extremely hard on its vehicles.

D/334 Maintenance is the team that keeps the fleet running. This morning has them preparing to change out two transmissions and a water pump.

Their efforts are those that keep the CAV in the fight.

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2LT Zimbelman from 1st Platoon Charlie Troop briefs his OPORD to his platoon around midnight last night.

Great work!@IowaRedBulls @IaArmyNatGuard @RyderBrigade @IowaNatGuard @IowaRedBulls

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2nd Platoon Alpha Troop reacts to indirect fire while conducting area reconnaissance during iteration 3 of Platoon Lanes.@IaArmyNatGuard @RyderBrigade @IowaNatGuard @IowaRedBulls

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1LT Rita Dooley and SSG Tyler Jelken conduct a hotwash on recent LOGPAC operations with CPT Cross (OC) during iteration 3 of Platoon Lanes. @RyderBrigade @IaArmyNatGuard @IowaNatGuard @IowaNatGuard

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1st Platoon Bravo Troop uses caution not to crest an IV line during area reconnaissance.

For those of you counting, they are nearing the end of their third iteration of 18 hour continuous operations.@IaArmyNatGuard @IowaNatGuard @IowaRedBulls @RyderBrigade

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C Troop, 1-113 CAV preps their hide site as they set in screen. @IowaRedBulls @RyderBrigade @IaArmyNatGuard @IowaNatGuard

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2nd Platoon C Troop taking a break right before sunrise after coming off of an 18 hour mission.

6 hours until the next one kicks off.

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Redhorse Troopers receive guidance from Squadron senior leadership prior to Platoon Maneuver Lanes. @IowaRedBulls

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I spy... @TheRedBulls https://t.co/EHNEHicVhE

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No stranger to the CAV, we welcome back MSG Kevin Schaefer as he is promoted to Sergeant Major.

Congratulations and welcome home!

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What are you doing this weeken?