3BN Section Practice Policy - Revision history

ScarselliT at 01:22, 9 January 2026

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	The Section Practice Policy of 3rd Battalion exists to ensure that every trooper meets the operational standards expected within the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. Battalion HQ expects all section practices to be conducted with the highest level of discipline, tactical relevance, and leadership involvement. These practices are not only the cornerstone of individual and team readiness, but they also represent the primary mandatory commitment for all active troopers. Their consistent execution is vital to maintaining combat effectiveness, fostering unit cohesion, and upholding the professional reputation of 3rd Battalion across the Regiment.		The Section Practice Policy of 3rd Battalion exists to ensure that every trooper meets the operational standards expected within the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. Battalion HQ expects all section practices to be conducted with the highest level of discipline, tactical relevance, and leadership involvement. These practices are not only the cornerstone of individual and team readiness, but they also represent the primary mandatory commitment for all active troopers. Their consistent execution is vital to maintaining combat effectiveness, fostering unit cohesion, and upholding the professional reputation of 3rd Battalion across the Regiment.

			=Minimum SP Standards=
			The following standards apply to all Section Practices within 3rd Battalion and have to be adhered to by all responsible staff.

			Each Section Practice shall consist of:
			* A briefing / classroom portion lasting 5-10 minutes
			* A practical portion lasting 40-45 minutes
			* An After Action Report (AAR / Hotwash) lasting 5-10 minutes
			Section practices have to start on time. Best practice is to be present at least 10 minutes early before the practice to load onto the server and get ready for training. In the briefing or class room portion Section staff should prepare a short presentation or in game briefing to inform the troopers about the goals and setting of the practice and teach them on drills and procedures.

			In case of Zeus usage, the in-game Scenario needs to be prepared at least a day before the SP and uploaded to the respective training server. Any additional mods needed, need to be requested through platoon and company staff and put on the respective training server.

			=Acceptable SP Forms=
			It is up to Company and Platoon staff to include the format and type of SPs into their Monthly or Quarterly Training Plans. By default, Section Practices are PvE or PvP Trainings internally on one of the 7th Cavalry Squad Servers with the use of Zeus Bots or cadre.

			The following forms and types of play are acceptable types of Section Practice:
			* Individual Scenarios / Practice on a 7th Cavalry Server
			* Squad Fire Team Mode Missions if at least 2 training goals are set for the SP to achieve during the Mission
			* Public Play on external servers up to a maximum of 2 times per quarter under the following conditions
			** The server is close to (50+) going Live or Live already
			** Troopers are present on the chosen server before the SP starts and organized in the respective Squad
			** The Monthly Training Plan includes public play in the respective week, with at least 2 achievable training goals for the play session (i.e. destroy one HAB, build a flanking HAB, Air Assault an OBJ, etc.)
			** The regular SP standards apply as mentioned above. During the AAR a review on achieving the set training goals should be conducted.

			Section Practices that deviate from the authorized formats, limitations, or conditions outlined above are not permitted unless prior approval is granted by Battalion Headquarters

	=Acceptable SP Makeups=		=Acceptable SP Makeups=
	When a trooper is unable to attend their own official section practice, they can conduct a section practice makeup through one of the following ways to still be accounted for that Cav week:		When a trooper is unable to attend their own official section practice, they can conduct a section practice makeup through one of the following ways to still be accounted for that Cav week:
	* Attending any official Squad section practice		* Attending any official Squad section practice
	** Troopers are encouraged to attend the ~~SP’s~~ within their own Platoon first, followed by their own Company second, but any official Squad section practice is acceptable		** Troopers are encouraged to attend the SP's within their own Platoon first, followed by their own Company second, but any official Squad section practice is acceptable
	** 3-7 SP times can be found [https://7cav.us/threads/74566/ here]		** 3-7 SP times can be found [https://7cav.us/threads/74566/ here]
	* Attending any Platoon or Company FTX for their own MOS/Platoon/Company will always count as SP per [[3BN - FTX Policy\|7CAV-BATT3-005]]		* Attending any Platoon or Company FTX for their own MOS/Platoon/Company will always count as SP per [[3BN - FTX Policy\|7CAV-BATT3-005]]
	* Attending a Platoon or Company FTX outside of their own Platoon/Company can be counted as makeup upon Company Commanders discretion.		* Attending a Platoon or Company FTX outside of their own Platoon/Company can be counted as makeup upon Company Commanders discretion.
	* S7 classes can count as an SP makeup if the class directly pertains to the ~~trooper’s~~ MOS as determined by Company and Battalion Staff		* S7 classes can count as an SP makeup if the class directly pertains to the trooper's MOS as determined by Company and Battalion Staff
			* Conducting Public Play together with a member from section or higher level staff present with at least one clear training goal to achieve. (i.e. perform Buddy team bounding successfully 3 times, etc.)
			** Conducting Public Play as Makeup requires Approval of the Company Commanding Officer. Approval authority may be delegated to Platoon Leaders by the Company CO through standing order.
	* Any makeups must be conducted within 7 days of the missed SP in order to be considered accounted for that Cav week		* Any makeups must be conducted within 7 days of the missed SP in order to be considered accounted for that Cav week
	** Makeups must last at least 1 hour		** Makeups must last at least 1 hour
	** Makeups must be verified by a leadership billet in attendance		** Makeups must be verified by a leadership billet in attendance
	** Per [[Accountability For Minimum Requirements\|7CAV-R-012]], it is the ~~trooper’s~~ responsibility for meeting minimum requirements and finding a makeup		** Per [[Accountability For Minimum Requirements\|7CAV-R-012]], it is the trooper's responsibility for meeting minimum requirements and finding a makeup
	** It is not your SL or ~~ASL’s~~ responsibility to provide you a makeup and will be conducted at the SL/~~ASL’s~~ discretion and as their schedules allow		** It is not your SL or ASL's responsibility to provide you a makeup and will be conducted at the SL/ASL's discretion and as their schedules allow

	=Unacceptable SP Makeups=		=Unacceptable SP Makeups=
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	* Attending a section practice in another game		* Attending a section practice in another game
	* Attending official Squad S3 Operations, including public operations, unless otherwise approved by the Battalion Commanding Officer		* Attending official Squad S3 Operations, including public operations, unless otherwise approved by the Battalion Commanding Officer
	** Squad Leaders can request that an op ~~count~~ as SP for an entire section if the S3 Operation is either overlapping with the regular Section Practice time. Approval is required from the Company Commander.		** Squad Leaders can request that an op counts as SP for an entire section if the S3 Operation is either overlapping with the regular Section Practice time. Approval is required from the Company Commander.
	* Billeted S7 Instructors cannot receive SP makeup credit for teaching a class		* Billeted S7 Instructors cannot receive SP makeup credit for teaching a class
	* Playing on a public or training server for an hour does not count as acceptable SP Makeup.		* Playing casual on a public or training server for an hour without section or higher level staff present does not count as acceptable SP Makeup.

	=Exceptions=		=Exceptions=
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	# You are then to notify your SL/ASL that you completed a makeup and what option you did for your makeup or what SP you attended.		# You are then to notify your SL/ASL that you completed a makeup and what option you did for your makeup or what SP you attended.
	# If you are not able to do any of those, then you are to take an LOA per [[Leave of Absence and Extended Leave of Absence\|7CAV-R-020]].		# If you are not able to do any of those, then you are to take an LOA per [[Leave of Absence and Extended Leave of Absence\|7CAV-R-020]].
	# If you have already taken an LOA for the month and you cannot do any of the qualifying makeup ~~SP’s~~, then you are allowed to ask for an exception from your SL to what counts as a makeup. Approval should then be sent up to CoC by forum PM to Platoon Staff and then forwarded to Company Staff for final approval before the end of that Cav week.		# If you have already taken an LOA for the month and you cannot do any of the qualifying makeup SP's, then you are allowed to ask for an exception from your SL to what counts as a makeup. Approval should then be sent up to CoC by forum PM to Platoon Staff and then forwarded to Company Staff for final approval before the end of that Cav week.

	Company Staff and up will monitor these exceptions, and if it appears anyone is abusing the system, further counseling or disciplinary action may be taken.		Company Staff and up will monitor these exceptions, and if it appears anyone is abusing the system, further counseling or disciplinary action may be taken.

ScarselliT at 03:48, 1 December 2025

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Brady.M: /* Acceptable SP Makeups */

2025-06-16T12:29:06Z

Acceptable SP Makeups

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	** Makeups must last at least 1 hour		** Makeups must last at least 1 hour
	** Makeups must be verified by a leadership billet in attendance		** Makeups must be verified by a leadership billet in attendance
	** Per [[Accountability For Minimum Requirements\|7CAV-R-~~030~~]], it is the trooper’s responsibility for meeting minimum requirements and finding a makeup		** Per [[Accountability For Minimum Requirements\|7CAV-R-012]], it is the trooper’s responsibility for meeting minimum requirements and finding a makeup
	** It is not your SL or ASL’s responsibility to provide you a makeup and will be conducted at the SL/ASL’s discretion and as their schedules allow		** It is not your SL or ASL’s responsibility to provide you a makeup and will be conducted at the SL/ASL’s discretion and as their schedules allow

Brady.M: /* Process for Makeups */

2025-06-16T12:28:28Z

Process for Makeups

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	# If you miss an SP, you are to inform your section staff and attempt one of the acceptable SP Makeups mentioned above.		# If you miss an SP, you are to inform your section staff and attempt one of the acceptable SP Makeups mentioned above.
	# You are then to notify your SL/ASL that you completed a makeup and what option you did for your makeup or what SP you attended.		# You are then to notify your SL/ASL that you completed a makeup and what option you did for your makeup or what SP you attended.
	# If you are not able to do any of those, then you are to take an LOA per [[Leave of Absence\|7CAV-R-~~003~~]].		# If you are not able to do any of those, then you are to take an LOA per [[Leave of Absence and Extended Leave of Absence\|7CAV-R-020]].
	# If you have already taken an LOA for the month and you cannot do any of the qualifying makeup SP’s, then you are allowed to ask for an exception from your SL to what counts as a makeup. Approval should then be sent up to CoC by forum PM to Platoon Staff and then forwarded to Company Staff for final approval before the end of that Cav week.		# If you have already taken an LOA for the month and you cannot do any of the qualifying makeup SP’s, then you are allowed to ask for an exception from your SL to what counts as a makeup. Approval should then be sent up to CoC by forum PM to Platoon Staff and then forwarded to Company Staff for final approval before the end of that Cav week.

Brady.M at 02:59, 16 June 2025

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Brady.M at 02:59, 16 June 2025

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Brady.M: Brady.M moved page 3BN Section Practice Makeup Policy to 3BN Section Practice Policy: Misspelled title

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Buddd at 20:16, 14 June 2025

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	\|scope = ~~SP Makeups~~		\|scope = Section Practice Policy
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	\|lastmodifieddate = ~~01APR24~~		\|lastmodifieddate = 14JUNE2025
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	'''''THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE EDITED WITHOUT 1-7 COMMANDER APPROVAL.'''''		'''''THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE EDITED WITHOUT 3-7 COMMANDER APPROVAL.'''''

	=Introduction=		=Introduction=
	This policy will serve as the official 3-7 Battalion Section Practice ~~Makeup~~ Policy. It supersedes any Company policies and cannot be edited or circumvented without Battalion Commanding Officer approval.		This policy will serve as the official 3-7 Battalion Section Practice Policy. It supersedes any Company policies and cannot be edited or circumvented without Battalion Commanding Officer approval.

	~~We cannot run section practices effectively if people do not show up. We cannot plan good practices if we cannot rely on having~~ the ~~entire section there at practice~~. ~~If we do not run~~ section practices~~, we do not get better at~~ the ~~game. If we do not get better at the game~~, ~~we do not do well in operations~~, and ~~we do~~ not ~~have a good time. As a result, section practice is~~ the ~~most important activity~~ of the ~~week~~ for troopers. It is ~~3-7 HQ’s intent~~ to ~~maximize attendance at every section practice to help each section train and get better at the game together. Sometimes~~, ~~however~~, ~~real life happens~~ and ~~we understand that~~.		The Section Practice Policy of 3rd Battalion exists to ensure that every trooper meets the operational standards expected within the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. Battalion HQ expects all section practices to be conducted with the highest level of discipline, tactical relevance, and leadership involvement. These practices are not only the cornerstone of individual and team readiness, but they also represent the primary mandatory commitment for all active troopers. Their consistent execution is vital to maintaining combat effectiveness, fostering unit cohesion, and upholding the professional reputation of 3rd Battalion across the Regiment.

	=Acceptable SP Makeups=		=Acceptable SP Makeups=
	When a trooper is unable to attend their own official section practice, they can conduct a section practice makeup through one of the following ways to still be accounted for that Cav week:		When a trooper is unable to attend their own official section practice, they can conduct a section practice makeup through one of the following ways to still be accounted for that Cav week:
	* Attending any official ~~DCS~~ section practice		* Attending any official Squad section practice
	** Troopers are encouraged to attend the SP’s within their own Platoon first, followed by their own Company second, but any official ~~DCS~~ section practice is acceptable		** Troopers are encouraged to attend the SP’s within their own Platoon first, followed by their own Company second, but any official Squad section practice is acceptable
	** 3-7 SP times can be found [https://7cav.us/threads/~~49174~~/ here]		** 3-7 SP times can be found [https://7cav.us/threads/74566/ here]
	* Spending an hour training on our official DCS public or training servers conducted with a Section Leader or ASL billeted leader from the trooper’s same MOS or any higher leadership position in the trooper’s direct CoC		* Attending any Platoon or Company FTX for their own MOS/Platoon/Company will always count as SP per [[3BN - FTX Policy\|7CAV-BATT3-005]]
	~~The intent is to still receive some relevant training for your MOS during the makeup~~		* Attending a Platoon or Company FTX outside of their own Platoon/Company can be counted as makeup upon Company Commanders discretion.
	* Attending any Platoon or Company FTX for their own MOS/Platoon/Company will always count as SP per [[3BN - ~~Company Operation/~~FTX Policy\|7CAV-BATT3-005]]
	* S7 classes can count as an SP makeup if the class directly pertains to the trooper’s MOS as determined by Company and Battalion Staff		* S7 classes can count as an SP makeup if the class directly pertains to the trooper’s MOS as determined by Company and Battalion Staff
	* Any makeups must be conducted within ~~the same Cav week (Saturday to Friday) as~~ the missed SP in order to be considered accounted for that Cav week		* Any makeups must be conducted within 7 days of the missed SP in order to be considered accounted for that Cav week
	** Makeups must last at least 1 hour		** Makeups must last at least 1 hour
	** Makeups must be verified by a leadership billet in attendance		** Makeups must be verified by a leadership billet in attendance
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	The following, '''DO NOT''' count towards a section practice makeup:		The following, '''DO NOT''' count towards a section practice makeup:
	* Attending a section practice in another game		* Attending a section practice in another game
	* Attending any other Platoon or Company FTX outside of your own Company		* Attending official Squad S3 Operations, including public operations, unless otherwise approved by the Battalion Commanding Officer
	* Attending official ~~DCS~~ S3 Operations, including public operations, unless otherwise approved by the Battalion Commanding Officer		** Squad Leaders can request that an op count as SP for an entire section if the S3 Operation is either overlapping with the regular Section Practice time. Approval is required from the Company Commander.
	** Squad Leaders can request that an op count as SP for an entire section if ~~at least 75% of~~ the ~~section attends said op and it~~ is ~~communicated and approved by Platoon Staff~~ with ~~final approval coming~~ from Company ~~Staff at least 5 days in advance before the op takes place. Otherwise, Monthly Training Plans should always be followed and executed for that week’s SP~~.
	* Billeted S7 Instructors cannot receive SP makeup credit for teaching a class		* Billeted S7 Instructors cannot receive SP makeup credit for teaching a class
	* Playing on a public or training server for an hour without supervision. There must be a billeted leader from your MOS or CoC in attendance who can vouch for your makeup. The intent is to still receive some relevant training for your MOS during the makeup.		* Playing on a public or training server for an hour does not count as acceptable SP Makeup.

	=Exceptions=		=Exceptions=
	Unless otherwise stated above, exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by Company ~~Staff~~ or higher and before the Cav week of the missed SP has completed. Company Staff and up are permitted to use their best judgment and use their command discretion to allow ONE of the above conditions to count towards a makeup SP per trooper per month. However, these are only allowed in extenuating circumstances and should be rare. Any makeup disputes or clarification should be sent to ~~the~~ Battalion ~~Commanding Officer~~ for review.		Unless otherwise stated above, exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the respective Company Commander or higher and before the Cav week of the missed SP has completed. Any makeup disputes or clarification should be sent to Battalion Staff for review.

	=Process for Makeups=		=Process for Makeups=
	The process to make up a practice is as follows:		The process to make up a practice is as follows:
	# If you miss an SP, you are to attempt ~~a legitimate makeup listed~~ above.		# If you miss an SP, you are to inform your section staff and attempt one of the acceptable SP Makeups mentioned above.
	# You are then to notify your SL/ASL ~~via forum PM~~ that you completed a makeup ~~with the element lead that ran the~~ SP ~~included on the same PM for verification~~.		# You are then to notify your SL/ASL that you completed a makeup and what option you did for your makeup or what SP you attended.
	# If you are not able to do any of those, then you are to take an LOA per [[Leave of Absence\|7CAV-R-003]].		# If you are not able to do any of those, then you are to take an LOA per [[Leave of Absence\|7CAV-R-003]].
	# If you have already taken an LOA for the month and you cannot do any of the qualifying makeup SP’s, then you are allowed to ask for an exception from your SL to what counts as a makeup. Approval should then be sent up to CoC by forum PM to Platoon Staff and then forwarded to Company Staff for final approval before the end of that Cav week.		# If you have already taken an LOA for the month and you cannot do any of the qualifying makeup SP’s, then you are allowed to ask for an exception from your SL to what counts as a makeup. Approval should then be sent up to CoC by forum PM to Platoon Staff and then forwarded to Company Staff for final approval before the end of that Cav week.

	~~=Conclusion=~~
	Company Staff and up will monitor these exceptions, and if it appears anyone is abusing the system, further counseling or disciplinary action may be taken.		Company Staff and up will monitor these exceptions, and if it appears anyone is abusing the system, further counseling or disciplinary action may be taken.

			=SP Time Change=
			The changing of a Section Practice time can be requested by the respective Section Leader through platoon staff and requires company approval. A SP time change may only be requested with valid reasoning for the time change. SP time change requests without valid justification will be denied.

			In order to change the SP time, the following steps need to be taken:
			*The Section Leader needs to speak to every trooper of the section about the new SP time if the trooper is able to make the new time.
			*At least 60% of the troopers need to agree on switching the SP time before a time change request can be submitted through platoon staff to company HQ.
			*If a trooper is unable to make the new time, section and platoon staff need to work with the trooper in question to find a new fitting SP time for the trooper and request or process the respective transfer.
			*Before an SP time change can be approved, all troopers of the respective section must either agree on the suggested SP time or have been transferred to a different section.

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'''''THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE EDITED WITHOUT 1-7 COMMANDER APPROVAL.'''''

=Introduction=
This policy will serve as the official 3-7 Battalion Section Practice Makeup Policy. It supersedes any Company policies and cannot be edited or circumvented without Battalion Commanding Officer approval.

We cannot run section practices effectively if people do not show up. We cannot plan good practices if we cannot rely on having the entire section there at practice. If we do not run section practices, we do not get better at the game. If we do not get better at the game, we do not do well in operations, and we do not have a good time. As a result, section practice is the most important activity of the week for troopers. It is 3-7 HQ’s intent to maximize attendance at every section practice to help each section train and get better at the game together. Sometimes, however, real life happens and we understand that.

=Acceptable SP Makeups=
When a trooper is unable to attend their own official section practice, they can conduct a section practice makeup through one of the following ways to still be accounted for that Cav week:
* Attending any official DCS section practice
** Troopers are encouraged to attend the SP’s within their own Platoon first, followed by their own Company second, but any official Arma 3 section practice is acceptable
** 3-7 SP times can be found [https://7cav.us/threads/49174/ here]
* Spending an hour training on our official Arma 3 public or training servers conducted with a Section Leader or ASL billeted leader from the trooper’s same MOS or any higher leadership position in the trooper’s direct CoC
The intent is to still receive some relevant training for your MOS during the makeup
* Attending any Platoon or Company FTX for their own MOS/Platoon/Company will always count as SP per [[3BN - Company Operation/FTX Policy|7CAV-BATT3-005]]
* S7 classes can count as an SP makeup if the class directly pertains to the trooper’s MOS as determined by Company and Battalion Staff
* Any makeups must be conducted within the same Cav week (Saturday to Friday) as the missed SP in order to be considered accounted for that Cav week
** Makeups must last at least 1 hour
** Makeups must be verified by a leadership billet in attendance
** Per [[Accountability For Minimum Requirements|7CAV-R-030]], it is the trooper’s responsibility for meeting minimum requirements and finding a makeup
** It is not your SL or ASL’s responsibility to provide you a makeup and will be conducted at the SL/ASL’s discretion and as their schedules allow

=Unacceptable SP Makeups=
The following, '''DO NOT''' count towards a section practice makeup:
* Attending a section practice in another game
* Attending any other Platoon or Company FTX outside of your own Company
* Attending official Arma 3 S3 Operations, including public operations, unless otherwise approved by the Battalion Commanding Officer
** Squad Leaders can request that an op count as SP for an entire section if at least 75% of the section attends said op and it is communicated and approved by Platoon Staff with final approval coming from Company Staff at least 5 days in advance before the op takes place. Otherwise, Monthly Training Plans should always be followed and executed for that week’s SP.
* Billeted S7 Instructors cannot receive SP makeup credit for teaching a class
* Playing on a public or training server for an hour without supervision. There must be a billeted leader from your MOS or CoC in attendance who can vouch for your makeup. The intent is to still receive some relevant training for your MOS during the makeup.

=Exceptions=
Unless otherwise stated above, exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by Company Staff or higher and before the Cav week of the missed SP has completed. Company Staff and up are permitted to use their best judgment and use their command discretion to allow ONE of the above conditions to count towards a makeup SP per trooper per month. However, these are only allowed in extenuating circumstances and should be rare. Any makeup disputes or clarification should be sent to the Battalion Commanding Officer for review.

=Process for Makeups=
The process to make up a practice is as follows:
# If you miss an SP, you are to attempt a legitimate makeup listed above.
# You are then to notify your SL/ASL via forum PM that you completed a makeup with the element lead that ran the SP included on the same PM for verification.
# If you are not able to do any of those, then you are to take an LOA per [[Leave of Absence|7CAV-R-003]].
# If you have already taken an LOA for the month and you cannot do any of the qualifying makeup SP’s, then you are allowed to ask for an exception from your SL to what counts as a makeup. Approval should then be sent up to CoC by forum PM to Platoon Staff and then forwarded to Company Staff for final approval before the end of that Cav week.

=Conclusion=
Company Staff and up will monitor these exceptions, and if it appears anyone is abusing the system, further counseling or disciplinary action may be taken.

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	When a trooper is unable to attend their own official section practice, they can conduct a section practice makeup through one of the following ways to still be accounted for that Cav week:		When a trooper is unable to attend their own official section practice, they can conduct a section practice makeup through one of the following ways to still be accounted for that Cav week:
	* Attending any official DCS section practice		* Attending any official DCS section practice
	** Troopers are encouraged to attend the SP’s within their own Platoon first, followed by their own Company second, but any official ~~Arma 3~~ section practice is acceptable		** Troopers are encouraged to attend the SP’s within their own Platoon first, followed by their own Company second, but any official DCS section practice is acceptable
	** 3-7 SP times can be found [https://7cav.us/threads/49174/ here]		** 3-7 SP times can be found [https://7cav.us/threads/49174/ here]
	* Spending an hour training on our official ~~Arma 3~~ public or training servers conducted with a Section Leader or ASL billeted leader from the trooper’s same MOS or any higher leadership position in the trooper’s direct CoC		* Spending an hour training on our official DCS public or training servers conducted with a Section Leader or ASL billeted leader from the trooper’s same MOS or any higher leadership position in the trooper’s direct CoC
	The intent is to still receive some relevant training for your MOS during the makeup		The intent is to still receive some relevant training for your MOS during the makeup
	* Attending any Platoon or Company FTX for their own MOS/Platoon/Company will always count as SP per [[3BN - Company Operation/FTX Policy\|7CAV-BATT3-005]]		* Attending any Platoon or Company FTX for their own MOS/Platoon/Company will always count as SP per [[3BN - Company Operation/FTX Policy\|7CAV-BATT3-005]]
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	* Attending a section practice in another game		* Attending a section practice in another game
	* Attending any other Platoon or Company FTX outside of your own Company		* Attending any other Platoon or Company FTX outside of your own Company
	* Attending official ~~Arma 3~~ S3 Operations, including public operations, unless otherwise approved by the Battalion Commanding Officer		* Attending official DCS S3 Operations, including public operations, unless otherwise approved by the Battalion Commanding Officer
	** Squad Leaders can request that an op count as SP for an entire section if at least 75% of the section attends said op and it is communicated and approved by Platoon Staff with final approval coming from Company Staff at least 5 days in advance before the op takes place. Otherwise, Monthly Training Plans should always be followed and executed for that week’s SP.		** Squad Leaders can request that an op count as SP for an entire section if at least 75% of the section attends said op and it is communicated and approved by Platoon Staff with final approval coming from Company Staff at least 5 days in advance before the op takes place. Otherwise, Monthly Training Plans should always be followed and executed for that week’s SP.
	* Billeted S7 Instructors cannot receive SP makeup credit for teaching a class		* Billeted S7 Instructors cannot receive SP makeup credit for teaching a class