HIGH-PROFILE EFFORT Troopers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, wearing uniforms in the recently released operational camouflage pattern, conduct a Spur Ride in December 2015 in the training area near Camp Albertshof, Hohenfels, Germany. The Spur Ride is an event that tests the physical strength, endurance and knowledge of common Soldier skills among select cavalry Soldiers seeking to earn their spurs as a symbol of their capacity to lead. To many, a Soldier’s camou- flage is as important a factor in combat effectiveness as war fighting skills and weapon systems. Camouflage changes garner high-profile attention among Soldiers and policymakers alike, necessitating a STRATCOM plan to foster better understanding and concurrence. (Photo by SSG Jennifer Bunn)
