In 2651, First Lord Cameron sent several Star League military regiments on maneuvers just beyond the Rim Worlds Republic. Military analysts observing the maneuvers subsequently filed a report criticizing the five regiments' lack of coordination, interservice rivalry, and general lack of common sense. To avoid the wrath of the First Lord, the military High Command quickly organized some regiments into Regimental Combat Teams. The Eridani Light Horse became the 3rd RCT.