318th Cavalry Regiment (United States)

The 318th Cavalry Regiment was a regiment of the United States Army. Its history is complex, involving multiple activations, redesignations, and eventual inactivations. Throughout its existence, it primarily served in a training capacity, rather than in direct combat roles.

Early iterations of the regiment emerged during World War I as part of the National Army. Many of these elements were deactivated after the war's conclusion.

Later, the 318th Cavalry Regiment, or elements thereof, was reactivated and assigned to various training roles within the Army. It was involved in training new recruits in basic cavalry skills, as well as more specialized areas depending on the specific era and mission. These training activities took place at various locations within the United States.

Records indicate that elements of the 318th Cavalry Regiment also played a role in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs at certain universities. This involved providing instruction and leadership opportunities to college students preparing for potential military service.

The lineage and honors of the 318th Cavalry Regiment are held by elements of various units within the U.S. Army, although the specific active units holding those honors may vary depending on current organizational structures. As a deactivated unit, the 318th Cavalry Regiment does not currently exist as a deployable fighting force within the U.S. Army. Specific details regarding unit citations and campaign participation are found in official U.S. Army historical records.