The Army offers special applicants a unique opportunity to become a specialist in mounted and foot based surveillance and patrolling. As a Light Cavalry Scout you will be trained to protect your team and their armoured vehicles in some of the remote areas in the world. If you want to be highly trained, and highly regarded amongst your peers and team alike, then this is for you.
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A Light Cavalry Scout is a Royal Australian Armoured Corps soldier who operates, as a member of a mounted troop and a dismounted patrol. His primary function is to operate as a Scout, in tactical and non-tactical situations. He is required to participate in the conduct of reconnaissance, surveillance, offensive, defensive, security, and peace keeping and support operations, employing Specialist Equipment.
The main types of Armoured Corps units are:
The Tank Regiment - The Tank Regiment operates the Abrams main battle tank. The Regiment's manning and equipment make it suitable for a variety of employments. Its main role is to provide close combat protection.
The Cavalry Regiments - The Cavalry Regiments operate the ASLAV and Bushmaster (IMV) family of vehicles. A Cavalry unit's manning and equipment enable it to conduct a variety of tasks ranging from medium reconnaissance and surveillance through to providing security and conducting offensive, defensive or delaying actions.
The Light Cavalry Regiments – The Light Cavalry Regiments/Units are Army Reserve units that can operate either in a mounted or dismounted role. The units are equipped with either the Light Cavalry Patrol Vehicle (LCPV) and the Interim Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IIMV) or the Bushmaster (IMV). A Light Cavalry unit’s manning and equipment enable it to conduct a variety of tasks including reconnaissance, surveillance, offensive, defensive, security, peace keeping and support operations.
