Trooper (rank)

In the British Army the Royal Tank Regiment, although not a former cavalry unit also uses the term Trooper[2] as do the Special Air Service and Honourable Artillery Company.

In the United States Cavalry and airborne forces, "trooper" is a colloquialism that has traditionally been used not as a rank, but rather as a general term for any enlisted soldier.

[3] Cavalry Troopers are generally considered to be socially a cut above other soldiers.

In addition cavalry regiments were seen to be relatively fashionable and dashing, often having colourful or even garish uniforms.

Many state highway patrols refer to their officers as troopers.