Mission
To function in a ceremonial role for the Maryland Military Department as an aid in recruiting and public relations.
To partner with Maryland agencies as a rural terrain mounted search and rescue asset.

History
Troop A was formed on January 8, 2004. Maryland has a rich history of cavalry units in America's wars. It sent horsemen to General Washington's army in the Revolution. In the Civil War, Maryland sent units to armies on both sides of the struggle, and the Confederate cavalry units from the State became some of the finest troops in the Army of Northern Virginia.

Activities
Troop members attend a unit training assembly or an event one day a month. A typical training assembly consists of mounted cavalry drill, equitation or skill-at-arms on horseback. The Troop regularly takes part in parades and ceremonies as well as working with youth groups and schools.

Leadership
Troop A is under the command of LTC (MD) Ron Roberts (biography). LTC Roberts formed the Troop in January 2004 and has led it since then. For more information on the activities of the Troop, or to find out how to schedule them to appear, please email LTC Roberts at .

Join Us
Most troop members own their own horse, and supply some of their uniforms and equipment.

The first step in joining is to contact us by submitting an interest form. After initial contact with the troop commander, you may receive an MDDF application and requisite paperwork before being sworn into the Maryland Defense Force. After the swearing in process, you may then begin to kit yourself out with the items you will need to become a cavalryman. Some uniform/equipment items will be issued to you at no cost. The Troop Commander can furnish suppliers contact information to you.

We are proud of our organization and to have the opportunity to serve the people of the State of Maryland.