January 2020 -
The scout platoon of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion,
5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
conduct a scout validation exercise at the Novo
Selo Training Area in Bulgaria.
Scout validation is an annual requirement for Army Cavalry
Scouts to ensure their readiness and mission capabilities.
They are evaluated on their abilities to navigate terrain in
a stealth manner while accurately gathering, assessing and
reporting information, along with providing security and
engaging targets when necessary.
