Shoulder sleeve patch of the United States Army 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

The 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment (278th ACR) is a regiment of the United States Army National Guard with headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee. The regiment is a subordinate unit of the I Corps, and is the only enhanced Armored Cavalry Regiment within the National Guard.

Equipment

The three Cavalry Troops of each Squadron are each equipped with nine M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks, 13 M3A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and two 120mm Mortar carriers. The Howitzer Battery, is equipped with six of the 155mm M109 SP Howitzers. The Tank Company is equipped with 14 M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks. Rounding out this combat power are two more M3A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles for the Squadron Commander and his S-3.

External links

• 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Home Page (http://www.278acr.com) - official site.
• GlobalSecurity.org: 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/278acr.htm)

References

1. Long Range Component Report. Chapter III: Existings Conditions - MSARNG Tenants (http://www.ngms.state.ms.us/cfmo/Camp_Shelby_Master_Plan/3.2._MSARNG_Tenants.htm). Mississippi, USA: Mississippi Army National Guard Construction and Facilities Management Office.