What are your opinions on 19D (Cavalry Scout)?

I don't know about other folks but myself I always had a great time as a scout also we usually got to play with some great stuff more than anyone else did. Also I realized that it was an extremely important job being the eye's and ear's for an entire unit. All I can say is that was a hard earned title and I always had a great experience with my crew.

I've been a scout for 4 years, I know one thing for sure, there are differences in what you'd be doing as a scout depending on what kind of unit you are in, I was in an armored brigade, so we were in Bradley's 99% of the time, I have a few buddies who were in light units so they did more light infantry type training when they did training, so it all depends on what you type of unit you get into. Either way you're always going to do scout missions.

Spent my enlisted time as a 11D (the old MOS, before they changed to 19D. Totally enjoyed the MOS. Made land nav EASY when I got commissioned. Recon missions were a blast.

I've met (their words) ex-airborne, ex-Rangers, ex-SF and ex-Seals but... :D

Some of the greatest times of my life started at basic in Ft Knox as a 19D, the bonds I made and the adventures we shared. Go for it.

Did everything you could imagine as a Scout, you just need to stay motivated.

They like to stir shit up for tanks and artillery. They make the enemy easier to find.

Good mos, a lot of time in the field, but fun job, must be able to speak infantry , because you will be leading them out front! Eyes and ears of the army! Scouts out! HHC 1st 30th, inf, recon plt, 3rd inf, div, Germany 86 to 89

Best job I ever had! 1978-1999 (11 ACR, 3 ACR, 4-7 CAV, Bradley MG)