Specialist Serves As Key Information Person For Commanders The United States Army is a military force that relies on its information in order to be able to perform its mission effectively. One of the key Servicemembers that works to obtain, distribute and share vital combat and battlefield information on the enemy and on combat circumstances and environmental conditions is the US Army Scout. The Cavalry Scout works to operate as one of the first personnel in an area, they provide forward reconnaissance and spotting for the Army, finding and relaying key information about the enemy to commanders and leaders in the field. The duties of a US Army Cavalry scout include assisting with observation and listening posts, gathering reconnaissance information, performing and helping with navigation, and helping secure and transport ammunition. You have to attend basic training and then about an additional 16 weeks of advanced training to become a US Army Cavalry Scout, as well as some on the job training that you will receive after you are assigned to your first command. Serving as a cavalry scout is a challenging and ambitious job specialty that is vital in today’s mobile modern Army.