Who We Are
You might be wondering what Mungadai means. You’re not alone! Here’s the story:
At the end of the 13th century, the Mongolian Empire controlled the largest contiguous land empire in the history of the world. This achievement was largely accomplished by an army comprised mostly of horse cavalry, one that was swift, agile, and often outnumbered. Battles were won by employing superior tactics tightly aligned in support of the empire’s strategic goals.
The key to the army’s success was an elite force known as the Mungadai. This highly skilled group of scouts operated as small, independent teams in advance of and far from the safety of the larger main army. Mungadai were highly disciplined, expert horseman skilled in cross-cultural communications and diplomacy, and strategic in their thinking. Today, elements of the US Army use the term Mungadai to describe an arduous, multi-day test of Soldiers’ endurance and skill.