ABOUT US

This purely volunteer cavalry troop was the first organized in defense of the colonies. Today the Troop is certainly the oldest mounted military unit and quite possibly the oldest military unit of any kind that has been in continuous service to the Republic. The times that called it into being, and the character of the original members who fought through the seven years of the American Revolution, together forged concepts of service and a body of tradition that have given it a continuity of purpose for 230 years.

The First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry is a private military organization in the service of the United States. Because unique demands and opportunities are imposed upon its members, they become a closely knit fraternity. Membership is by election.

A-Troop's Mission

Our Mission is to be the commander's eyes and ears of the battlefield. To do this requires a unique soldier. He must be flexible, intelligent, resourceful, courageous, and crave danger to do the unique job of Scouting. A-Troop units are tightly woven groups, able to depend on one another at any time, irrelevant of rank, which is critical to our survival. We take great pride in both our long history and traditions.

The Armored Cavalry

The 28th Infantry Division is a highly-responsive National Guard Division, trained to conduct a variety of missions provided by the federal government as well as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. During peacetime, Division soldiers can be called by the Governor for emergency situations. Offering disaster relief and assisting civil law enforcement authorities are only a few of the situations for which the 28th "Keystone" Division must be prepared. Today's battlefield requires the Division to constantly train for its federal missions as well. The Division must maintain a high state of readiness to survive the pace and lethality that characterize medium-and large-scale conflicts today.