3CR History

Question 1

Where was the regiment founded?

Answer 1

Jefferson Barracks Missouri

Question 2

Campaigns

Answer 2

Mexican war, Indian Wars, Civil War, War with Spain, Philippine Insurrection, World War 1, World War 2, Gulf War, Global War on Terror

Question 3

Who was the first commander of the regiment?

Answer 3

Colonel Smith, Persifor

Question 4

Who composed the Regimental Accolade; where and when?

Answer 4

General Scott at Vera Cruz, Mexico in 1847

Question 5

What is the Regimental Accolade?

Answer 5

“Prepare for the Regimental Accolade” “Prepare to sound off” “Brave Rifles” “Veterans” “Blood and Steel” “AI-EE-YAH”

Question 6

How many Medal of Honor recipients does 3CR have?

Answer 6

23

Question 7

What is 3CR’s mission?

Answer 7

On order, 3CR rapidly deploys capable combined arms formations to execute decisive action anywhere and to accomplish any mission

Question 8

How many unit awards does 3CR have?

Answer 8

3; 1 Presidential Unit for Bastogne (1944) and 2 Valorous Unit Awards for Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003 & 2005)

Question 9

When was the Regimental “Bug” adopted?

Answer 9

25NOV1922

Question 10

Describe the Regimental “Bug.”

Answer 10

A green enameled metal device 1 1/16th inches in width consisting of a golden trumpet, mouthpiece up, entwined vertically with a cord, surmounting a green enamel scroll arced on the left and the right and looped below the trumpet. Inscribed in the scroll of the viewer’s left is “Brave” and on the right “Rifles.” Inscribed centered and underneath the trumpet is the numeral “3”

Question 11

What does the “Bug” symbolize?

Answer 11

The green scroll represents the green facings on the old uniforms. The trumpet was the authorized unit insignia for the regiment. The numeral 3 indicates the third mounted unit in the Army.

Question 12

When was the Regimental Coat of Arms adopted?

Answer 12

21FEB1974

Question 13

Describe the Regimental Coat of Arms.

Answer 13

The shield is green with a silver cross in the center. A green tower is centered inside the cross. The chief is gold with a red bend. The crest is a golden vertical trumpet on a wreath of the colors green and silver

Question 14

What does the Coat of Arms symbolize?

Answer 14

The Regiment’s original green facings on the uniform and its golden trumpet insignia are captured in the design of the shield and unit crest. The Mexican War campaign is shown by the cross for Vera Cruz and the tower in green (Mexico’s Color) for fortified Mexico City. The chief commemorates the Regiment’s World War 1 service, was taken from the arms of Lorraine.

Question 15

Who is the most well known 3CR medal of honor recipient?

Answer 15

William “Buffalo Bill” Cody

Question 16

Name 3 famous Colnels of the regiment

Answer 16

Patton, Dempsey, McMaster