Redesignated 16 October 1988 as the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, assigned to the 3rd Armored Division, and activated in Germany.Relieved 15 August 1992 from assignment to the 3rd Armored Division and assigned to the 1st Armored division.Inactivated 15 February 1997 in Germany and Relieved from assignment to the 1st Armored Division.