ASU scout crest?

2018-09-28T19:06:03-04:00

What is the different between the two crest. Which is authorized to wear for a scouts. I have the cross sabers but i was told i was wrong and that strikers are heavy.

Response by SrA John Monette made Sep 28 at 2018 7:07 PM

2018-09-28T19:07:57-04:00

the difference is one has a tank and one does not!!!

Response by MAJ Keith FitzPatrick, CPIM, CSCP made Sep 28 at 2018 7:10 PM

2018-09-28T19:10:02-04:00

If you’re a 19D then crossed sabers should becauthorized. We wore sabers even when assigned to tank battalions.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Sep 28 at 2018 7:27 PM

2018-09-28T19:27:44-04:00

Scouts are only technically cavalry. The U.S. Army doesn't actually have a cavalry branch; they fall under armor on all official paperwork. If you are taking a DA photo you must wear your armor insignia (the one with the tank). Otherwise, if you are wearing the armor insignia without being forced to I hope someone punches you because you need to demonstrate the pride that you have earned.

Response by SPC Jeffrey Evetts made Oct 1 at 2018 1:15 AM

2018-10-01T01:15:54-04:00

That’s the distinction between a 19D and a 19K is the tank. I have never seen a D wear the sabers with a tank. 19K’s drive tanks. That’s all they drive hence the tank. Scouts have a direct lineage to the old horse cavalry hence Cavalry Scout. Plus 19D’s are 99% more likely to dismount for a firefight than a 19K. Just saying.