{{infobox personTest
|Name=David Charles Miller
|ImgLink=https://wiki.7cav.us/images/1/18/CPL_Avatar_Mourning.png
|BirthDate=Unk
|DeathDate=October 4, 2023
|Positions=Airborne Infantryman (ARMA)
|Service= March 12, 2021 - October 4, 2023
|Rank= Corporal
|Unit= 4th Squad, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry
|Awards= Distinguished Service Medal, Superior Unit Award
}}

'''David Charles Miller''' (Unk - October 4th, 2023) was a member of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. Miller served with distinction as a Trooper in 4/1/C/1-7, an Airborne Infantryman, his entire time in the Cav.

==7th Cavalry Career==

===Enlistment and 1st Battalion Service===

==Legacy==

==Awards and Decorations==
{| style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|-
|colspan="6" align="center"|[[File:CIB4.png]]
|-
|colspan="3" align="center"|[[File:DSM.jpg{{!}}border]] [[File:PW.jpg{{!}}border|width=106]] [[File:GCM1BZ.png{{!}}border|width=106]]
|-
|colspan="3" align="center"|[[File:HSM.jpg{{!}}border]] [[File:DONATE.jpg{{!}}border|width=106]] [[File:SERVER.jpg{{!}}border|width=106]]
|-
|colspan="3" align="center"|[[File:ASR.jpg{{!}}border]] [[File:Overseas Service Medal.png{{!}}border|width=106]] [[File:RECRUIT.jpg{{!}}border|width=106]]
|-
|colspan="6" align="center"|[[File:SUA.jpg{{!}}border]]
|-
|colspan="6" align="center"|[[File:Rifle Expert.png]] [[File:Grenade Expert.png]]
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|-
!Infantry Badge
|colspan="6"|Combat Infantry Badge w/ three stars
|-
!1st Row
|colspan="2"|Distinguished Service Medal
|colspan="2"|Prisoner of War Medal
|colspan="2"|Good Conduct Medal<br>w/ 1 Bronze Knot
|-
!2nd Row
|colspan="2"|Humanitarian Service Medal
|colspan="2"|Donation Ribbon
|colspan="2"|Server Upgrade Medal
|-
!3rd Row
|colspan="2"|Army Service Ribbon
|colspan="2"|Overseas Service Ribbon
|colspan="2"|Recruiting Ribbon
|-
!Unit Citations
|colspan="6"|Superior Unit Award
|-
!rowspan="2"|Qualification Badges
|colspan="2"|Grenade Expert
|colspan="2"|Recoilless Expert
|colspan="2"|Pistol Expert
|-
|colspan="2"|Rifle Sharpshooter
|colspan="2"|M203 Marksman
|colspan="2"|Machine Gun Marksman
|}

==Service Summary==
===Promotions===
{| class="wikitable"
|style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" |'''Insignia'''
|style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" |'''Rank'''
|style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" |'''Date'''

|-
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | [[File:PVT.png]]
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | Private Second Class
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | 14 March 2021
|-
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | [[File:PFC.png]]
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | Private First Class
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | 13 April 2021
|-
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | [[File:SPC.png]]
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | Specialist
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | 12 June 2021
|-
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | [[File:CPL.png]]
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | Corporal
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | 12 October 2021
|-
|}

===Primary Assignments===

{| class="wikitable"
|style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" |'''Billet'''
|style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" |'''Unit'''
|style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" |'''Date'''
|-
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | Infantryman
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | 4/1/C/1-7
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | 12 March 2021
|-
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | Arlington
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | N/A
|style="background-color: #ffffff; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" | 4 October 2023
|-
|}

2026-06-22T02:04:06Z

ScarselliT: /* Sub-Units */

[[Category:Combat Unit]]
<div class="res-img">[[File:3rd bat 2.png|center|1417x1417px]]</div>

{{infobox unit
|UnitName=3rd Battalion|UnitIMG=3 7 PatchNew.png
|SupUnit=[[Regimental Headquarters|Regimental HQ]]
|CO=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3165/ LTC Ben Francis Ryan]
|XO=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3462/ MAJ Zander Fisch]
|SGM=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3720/ SGM Duke Barr]
|RepUnit=[[Alpha Company A/3-7]]<br>[[Bravo Company B/3-7]]
|UnitMotto=Equites Ex Umbra
}}

__TOC__

'''3rd Battalion''' is a unit-level organization of the [[About Us|7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment]]. It is administratively known as '''3-7'''. This abbreviation is used in [https://7cav.us/rosters MILPACs] and the [https://7cav.us/forums Forums]. '''3-7''' is currently composed of two (2) Companies: Alpha and Bravo. 3rd Battalion's Area of Operation (AO) is currently Squad on PC.

== Policies and Standard Operating Procedures ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:50%; background:#ffffff; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width:1px border-style:solid #000000;"
| style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;" |'''Document Number'''
| style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" |'''Policy Letters'''
|-
|7CAV-BATT3-001
|[[3BN - Guide to Processing AWOLs]]
|- align="left"
|7CAV-BATT3-002
|[[3BN - Guide to Processing Discharges]]
|- align="left"
|7CAV-BATT3-003
|[[3BN - Guide to Processing ELOA's]]
|- align="left"
|7CAV-BATT3-004
|[[3BN Reporting Policy]]
|- align="left"
|7CAV-BATT3-005
|[[3BN - FTX Policy]]
|- align="left"
|7CAV-BATT3-007
|[[3BN Platoon & Company Staff Roles at an SP]]
|- align="left"
|7CAV-BATT3-008
|[[3BN Trooper Transfer Process]]
|- align="left"
|7CAV-BATT3-009
|[[3BN Section Practice Policy]]
|- align="left"
|7CAV-BATT3-011
|[[3BN - Guidance on Callsign Selection]]
|- align="left"
|7CAV-R-001
|[[Chain of Command]]
|- align="left"
|7CAV-BATT3-012
|[[3BN General SOP]]
|- align="left"
|7CAV-BATT3-013
|[[3BN Performance Development Plan SOP]]
|}

== Introduction ==
3-7 Battalion "Palerider" is a unit within the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment, forged in the fires of tactical discipline and operational excellence in the game Squad. Rising from the legacy of Charlie Company, ACD, 3-7 Battalion embodies the relentless spirit of the Pale Rider — swift, silent, and decisive. Our structure blends infantry, armored, and logistics elements under a unified combined arms command, enabling us to adapt and dominate in dynamic combat scenarios.

At the heart of 3-7 lie our core values: Loyalty, Readiness, Discipline, and Brotherhood. Every trooper is trained not only to execute with precision but to lead by example. We hold the line together — from the first shot to the final objective. In 3-7 Battalion, we don't just play the mission — we become it.

== Sub-Units ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width:100%; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width:1px border-style:solid #000000;"
! style="background-color: #ffd900; scope=" |[[Alpha Company A/3-7]]
! style="background-color: #ffd900; scope=" |[[Bravo Company B/3-7]]
|-
|[[File:A-3-7-Patch.png|200px|link=Alpha Company A/3-7]]
|[[File:B-3-7 Patch.png|150x150px|link=Bravo Company B/3-7]]
|-
| style="width: 25%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Alpha Company is an armoured and mechanized Company assigned to the Squad Area of Operations. It utilizes M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and M2A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles together with dismountable Infantry. Their MOS designations are 11B, 19C, and 19K.
| style="width: 25%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Bravo Company is a combined-arms Company assigned to Squad Area of Operations. It utilizes different light armored vehicles like APCs, MATVs, Trucks and others together with aviation assets within its dedicated Rotary Wing like the MH60 Blackhawk. Their MOS designations are 11B and 153A.
|}

== Approved MOS's ==

* Alpha Company - Armored and Mechanized
** 11B (Mechanized Infantry)
** 19C (Bradley Crewman)
** 19D (Armored Cavalry)
** 19K (Armor Crewman)

* Bravo Company - Combined Arms
** 11B (Infantry)
** 12B (Combat Engineers)
** 153A (Rotary Wing Aviator)

= 3rd Battalion Leadership =
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width:100%; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width:1px border-style:solid #000000;"
| style="background-color: #ffd900; " data-mce-style="width: 180px;" |'''Battalion Commanding Officer'''
| style="background-color: #ffd900; " data-mce-style="width: 180px;" |'''Battalion Executive Officer'''
| style="background-color: #ffd900; " data-mce-style="width: 180px;" |'''Battalion Sergeant Major'''
|-
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;" |[[File:LTC avatar.png|center]]
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;" |[[File:MAJ avatar.png|center]]
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;" |[[File:SGM_avatar.png]]
|-
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3165/ LTC Ben Francis Ryan]
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;" | [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3462/ MAJ Zander Fisch]
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3720/ SGM Duke Barr]
|-
| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;" |Lieutenant Colonel Ben Francis Ryan joined the 7th Cavalry Regiment in February 2024 as a trooper in C/ACD when the AO had just come out of an all-time low. Rising through the ranks from Section Staff to Platoon and Company staff, he was serving as Company Commander of Charlie Company, ACD, before the AOs standup as 3rd Battalion. Together with then-Major Maddox, Lieutenant Colonel Ryan was an integral part of the successful stand-up of the Squad AO as 3rd Battalion in the 7th Cavalry Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Ryan also serves the Regiment successfully in several support billet capacities; S3 Operations as 2nd-in-Command, S1 Milpacs Lead, ODS Senior Instructor, and RTC Lead Drill Instructor for Squad. During his career, Lieutenant Colonel Ryan earned several awards, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal as Regimental Officer of the Year 2025, Army Distinguished Service Cross for Operation Leadership performance, the Soldiers Medal for overhauling the S7 Squad Combined Arms School as Lead Instructor, three Bronze Stars for Operation performances as well as two Meritorious Service Medals for contributions to Charlie Company ACD and being selected Officer of the Quarter for Q4 2024 as well as multiple Recruiting Ribbons. With the Standup of 3rd Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Ryan was transferred and assigned as the Battalion Executive Officer as of 14 June 2025. Upon LTC Maddox's retirement on 28 FEB 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Ryan was assigned Battalion Commanding Officer on 01 MAR 2026.

| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;" |Major Zander Fisch joined the 7th Cavalry Regiment in May 2024 as a trooper in C/ACD when the AO had just come out of an all-time low. Rising through the ranks from Section Staff, through Platoon and Company Staff, he was serving as Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, ACD before the AOs standup as 3rd Battalion. Together with several distinguished members like Lieutenant Colonel Maddox and Lieutenant Colonel Ryan, Major Fisch was an integral part of the successful standup of the Squad AO as 3rd Battalion in the 7th Cavalry Regiment by providing expert technical knowledge and support to the Squad AO with multiple administrative and server-side tools. Major Fisch also serves the Regiment successfully in several support billet capacities; S3 Operations as Squad AO Lead, S5 Graphics Clerk, and S7 Squad CAS Instructor. During his career, Major Fisch earned several awards, including the Army Distinguished Service Medal for tools he created, the Defense Superior Service Medal for outstanding performance as S3 Squad AO Lead, the Soldiers Medal for several distinguished contributions to 3rd Battalion, as well as several Meritorious Service Medals for contributions to Charlie Company ACD and being selected Officer of the Quarter for Q3 2025, besides multiple other ribbons. With the Standup of 3rd Battalion, Major Fisch initially served as the Bravo Company Commanding Officer until 07 APR 2026. That day, Major Fisch was transferred and assigned as the Battalion Executive Officer of 3rd Battalion.
| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;" |Sergeant Major Duke Barr joined the 7th Cavalry Regiment in July 2024 as a trooper in C/ACD. Serving as section staff in 1st & 2nd platoon and further platoon staff in 2nd and 3rd platoon, his ability to seamlessly transition between roles as required for the company helped ensure its continued progress towards Battalion. Sergeant Major Barr's no-nonsense attitude and problem-solving skills ensured the standup to Battalion alongside Major Maddox & Major Ryan. Sergeant Major Barr has worked tirelessly since he was able to join the S7 training department to develop and run courses to train troopers within the AO, earning a Legion of Merit for his efforts. He also served within S5, receiving a superior unit citation, S3 creating operations & NCOA training the future leaders within the Cav. Sergeant Major Barr's unmatched dedication to C/ACD has earned him two Meritorious Service Medals, 2 Army Commendation Medals, and 2 Army Achievement Medals, all specifically for contributions to C/ACD. In addition, his battlefield contributions have earned him a Bronze Star with Valor, Bronze Star, & Army commendation with Valor. With the standup of 3rd Battalion, Sergeant Major Barr was transferred and assigned as the Battalion Sergeant Major as of 14 June 2025.
|}

===Tradition and History===
Previously the home of the DCS AO Headquarters, 3rd Battalion was stood up on 01 April 2024 to accommodate DCS's expansion from the Auxiliary Combat Detachment of the 7th Cavalry. 3-7 remained active until it was stood down on 07 January 2025.

The journey of Squad within the 7th Cavalry Regiment is marked by perseverance, dedication, and the unwavering spirit of its members. Originally launched as E-Company under 2nd Battalion, the initial formation faced early dissolution. A renewed attempt followed under the Auxiliary Combat Detachment (ACD), with a third iteration emerging in 2023—though it encountered significant challenges and stagnation. It was not until 2024, under the decisive leadership of Maddox.D and Terlizzi.A, that the AO gained momentum. With the addition of highly distinguished members such as Ryan.BF, Barr.D, Fisch.Z, McKinley.S, Moe.J, Arco.A, Pannel.D and many more, the AO experienced rapid growth in structure, capability, and esprit de corps. These collective efforts culminated in the successful stand-up of 3rd Battalion on June 14, 2025—a milestone born from years of persistence and community-driven development.

===3rd Battalion Roll of Honor===
The 3rd Battalion Roll of Honor recognizes former members whose service, leadership, and commitment had a lasting and significant impact on the Battalion and the Squad AO during critical periods of its history. Inclusion reflects distinguished contribution beyond normal duty and serves to preserve the legacy of those who helped shape and sustain 3rd Battalion.

====Lieutenant Colonel Dominick Maddox====
''Battalion Commander, 3rd Battalion 14 JUN 2025 - 28 FEB 2026''

[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1460/ Lieutenant Colonel Dominick Maddox] served as a senior leader within the Squad AO during the most critical periods in its history. In 2023, when the Squad AO faced a significant decline and was at risk of closure, Colonel Maddox provided steady and decisive leadership that preserved unit cohesion, maintained standards, and stabilized the AO during a period of uncertainty.

Through consistent command presence and long-term planning, he was instrumental in restoring momentum and setting the conditions for recovery and growth. His leadership directly contributed to the successful reorganization and eventual stand-up of the Squad AO as 3rd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment on 14 JUNE 2025, marking a defining milestone in the AO's history.
Following the stand-up of 3rd Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Maddox continued to serve with distinction as Battalion Commanding Officer, overseeing the Battalion's development, operational maturity, and internal structure. In parallel, he supported the AO and the Regiment through service in multiple secondary billets, most notably within the Recruit Training Command (RTC), where he served in various leadership roles, concluding his tenure as Second-in-Command (2IC).

His sustained commitment, steadfast leadership, and contributions across multiple echelons left a lasting impact on the Squad AO and the Regiment as a whole.

=== 3rd Battalion Commanders ===
Below is a list of the previous Commanding Officers of 3rd Battalion, sorted historically starting with the present CO.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width:1px border-style:solid #000000;" data-mce-style="width: 75%; margin: 1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width: 1px border-style:solid #000000;"
| style="background-color: #ffd900; " data-mce-style="width: 75px; text-align: center; height: 18px;" |'''Rank'''
| style="background-color: #ffd900; " data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center; height: 18px;" |'''Name'''
| style="background-color: #ffd900; " data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center; height: 18px;" |'''Dates of Service'''
|- style="height: 35.1406px;" data-mce-style="height: 35.1406px;"
| Lieutenant Colonel
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3165/ Ben Francis Ryan]
| style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" |01MAR26 - Present
|-
|Lieutenant Colonel
| style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1460/ Dominick Maddox]
| style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" |14JUN25 - 28FEB26
|-
| style="width: 75px; height: 35.1406px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px; height: 35.1406px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2363/ Alexander Oliva]
| style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" out-of-state="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" |27OCT24 - 07JAN25 (DCS)
|-
| style="width: 75px; height: 35.1406px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px; height: 35.1406px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1707/ Jeffrey May]
| style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; height: 35.1406px;" |01APR24 - 16OCT24 (DCS)
|}

This page is for the Squad AO 3-7, which was stood up on 13 JUN 2025. For information on the DCS 3-7, please see [https://wiki.7cav.us/wiki/(Archive)_3rd_Battalion_Headquarters_-_DCS here]