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Introduction
Our main purpose as a unit is to provide Armoured Cavalry support to a Battlegroup setting. Sometimes this is will be UN, NATO or Canadian Battlegroups, but the purpose remains the same - conduct mounted maneuvers along the battlespace, engaging enemy, denying them freedom of maneuver in the same battlespace, fixing enemy units in place to allow for follow-on forces to engage and destroy them. Sometimes this will be conducting screens, reconnaissance or security tasks. Often as the tip of the spear we will be engaging and destroying the enemy.
To enable the Armoured Cavalry Squadron to function, other roles are integral. This includes attached natural organic assets like Medics, Signalers, Maintainers, Clerks, Cooks, etc. This also includes temporary attached combat enablers like Infantry, Engineers, Artillery Observers, etc. The roles available to TDM members are based on requirement and availability.
Entry positions for TDM include: driver, operator, assault trooper, medic, vehicle tech, signaler. Be advised that support trades are limited in advancement, as you will be a specialist/subject matter expert and remain in this role.
Royal Canadian Armoured Corps (NCM)
Driver
Entry Position: Yes.
Low Rank: Trooper
High Rank: Master Corporal
Subordinate to: Crew Commander
Advancement: Gunner
Summary of Role: This is one of two entry roles for most armoured soldiers. The driver must be prepared to follow orders from the crew commander and gunner, while looking out for danger areas, enemy and having a good understanding of the route and terrain.
Operator
Entry Position: Yes.
Low Rank: Trooper
High Rank: Corporal
Subordinate to: Crew Commander
Advancement: Gunner
Summary of Role: The operator is another entry role for armoured soldiers. They will typically learn how to fill-in other roles in the vehicle, while assisting with any tasks required, including dismounted ground guiding, air sentry duties, refueling the vehicle, or planning routes for the crew during transit. They may be asked to monitor radio nets. Inside a recce troop, the operator may control UAV or remote sensing equipment for target acquisition.
Assault Trooper
Entry Position: Yes.
Low Rank: Trooper
High Rank: Sergeant
Subordinate to: Section Commander / Troop Leader
Advancement: Either advance within Section or transfer to vehicle crew.
Summary of Role: The assault trooper is the dismounted component of the cavalry squadron. Riding in the back of LAVs and kitted out for close quarters combat, they prepare to dismount and engage with the enemy at bayonet range. Assault Troopers are the modern equivalent of the classic dragoon of the past: ride into battle, dismount, fire and then mount up. They operate in fireteams and sections, engaging enemy strongpoints with small arms weapons. They act as pioneers, developing defensive works on short notice with readily available materials, and help to eliminate barriers for the Cavalry.
Gunner
Entry Position: No.
Low Rank: Corporal
High Rank: Master Corporal
Subordinate to: Crew Commander
Advancement: Crew Commander
Summary of Role: The gunner is typically the defacto second-in-command of the vehicle and will be expected to take control if the crew commander is dismounted or incapacitated. They must be able to quickly follow fire control orders, identify and scan for enemy positions and communicate. They may be required to take command of the driver.
Crew Commander
Entry Position: No.
Low Rank: Master Corporal
High Rank: Warrant Officer
Subordinate to: Troop Commander
Advancement: Troop Warrant
Summary of Role: The crew commander is in charge of the vehicle. They are responsible for the men and material in the vehicle, and report directly to the troop commander. They must be able to master all roles within the vehicle and mentor the crew members. They must have a firm grasp of navigation, route planning and ultimately how their vehicle functions. They will be expected to lead their vehicle as part of a four vehicle troop in engaging the enemy and traversing terrain.
Royal Canadian Armoured Corps (Officer)
Troop Commander
Entry Position: No.
Low Rank: Second Lieutenant
High Rank: Captain
Subordinate to: Squadron Officer Commanding (OC)
Advancement: Squadron Operations Officer (Sqn Ops O)
Summary of Role: Typically the most junior officer in an armoured squadron, this is the entry role for leadership as an armoured officer. Capable of leading a troop supported by a senior NCO, the troop commander is responsible for training and developing the troop in operations. The troop commander will perform as a crew commander of the lead vehicle in the troop, while also having tactical command and control of the other vehicles. They will determine and plan routes, advances and assaults for the entire troop. Their primary goal is to ensure the troop is managed well and accomplishes its orders and mission.
Limit: 1x Officer per Tp + additional officer roles at Sqn level.
Royal Canadian Medical Service (NCM)
Combat Medic
Entry Position: Yes.
Low Rank: Private (Basic)
High Rank: Master Corporal
Subordinate to: Squadron Sergeant Major
Advancement: Private - Master Corporal within a Squadron Ambulance
Summary of Role: The Combat Medic is a lifesaver. They enable the Sqn to mitigate casualities on the battlefield by providing immediate lifesaving techniques on injured, wounded or dying soldiers. The Medic will typically ride along attached to the Armoured Cavalry Troop, and fight and live alongside it's membership. The medic is responsible for keeping soldiers alive, providing aid to friendly, enemy and civilian wounded as required. The Medic may be required to transport themselves in a military ambulance or similiar vehicle as required.
Limit: 2x Combat Medics per Squadron.
Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (NCM)
Vehicle Technician
Entry Position: Yes.
Low Rank: Private (Basic)
High Rank: Sergeant
Subordinate to: Squadron Sergeant Major
Advancement: Craftsman > Sergeant within a Repair or Recovery Team.
Summary of Role: The Vehicle Technician is to the squadron's vehicles what the medic is to its personnel - the subject matter expert tasked with keeping them going in the fight. Veh Techs repair and recovery vehicle casualties in the field, enabling fighting troops to get back into the fight, or for vehicle casualties to be recovered and replaced. They are responsible for maintenance of the vehicle fleets and educating drivers on first line maintenance of their vehicles.
Limit: 2x per Recovery Team
Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (NCM)
Signal Operator
Entry Position: Yes.
Low Rank: Signaler
High Rank: Master Corporal
Subordinate to: Battle Captain (F), Squadron Sergeant Major (A1), Squadron 2IC (A2/B)
Advancement: Nil
Summary of Role: The Signaler is a combat enabler, responsible for the primary care and operation of all radios in the Squadron. They are also responsible for educating and informing Squadron members on voice procedure and care of their equipment. The Squadron Signaler also maintains the radio net for their echelon as callsign Zero.
Limit: 1x Signaler per Echelon (F, A1, A2, B)
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