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|SupDept=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/154/ MG Rip Tharen]
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|DepMotto=To infinity, and beyond!
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|DepOIC= [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/411/ MAJ Mitch Bunnell]
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|DepXO= [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/544/ CW3 Tom Landini]
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In the United States Army, the S1 department is responsible for all force structure, manpower, personnel, and administration requirements for the regiment. The department provides recommendations to command staff in resourcing current manpower requirements and in determining future organizational structure. S1 also advises and assists command staff in the management of personnel, personnel replacements, discipline, morale and welfare by developing personnel and administrative programs, policies, and procedures to support the commander's goals and objectives.
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==''' Mission'''==
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The '''S1 Branch''' is responsible for all force structure, manpower, personnel, and administration requirements for the Regiment. The branch provides recommendations to command staff in resourcing current manpower requirements and in determining future organizational structure. S1 also advises and assists command staff in the management of personnel, personnel replacements, discipline, morale and welfare by developing personnel and administrative programs, policies, and procedures to support the commander's goals and objectives.
In the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment, S1 is similarly responsible for the administration of personnel. Material contributions are in record keeping, organization and policy. Unique to our virtual community, S1 also has responsibility for the visual representation of each trooper as a unique individual, through standards conformant avatars and signatures. S1 is divided into three sub-departments: MILPACS, Avatar Shop, and Signature Shop.
 
  
==''' Composition'''==
 
===''' S1 MILPACs'''===
 
The MILPACS department is responsible for maintenance of service records, personnel information, and recognition of awards.
 
  
The MILPACs NCOIC provides the main oversight of the MILPACs sub-department. A MILPACs Lead is assigned to each battalion, and is responsible for training and oversight of the clerks assigned under them. MILPACs clerks are assigned to each company, and are responsible for the bulk of the record maintenance at this level. This includes watching the forums for certain types of posts, and transcribing the proper information into the service records of the soldiers within their area of responsibility. The MILPACS staff performs an indispensable task, but one quick to earn scorn for the slightest error, unlikely to be heralded for even the greatest success, and prone to long-suffering ignominity. For all the countless times your work has gone without notice, let this wiki entry remind us all of our gratitude for this service. "We appreciate your effort on our behalf."
 
  
===''' S1 Uniform Shop'''===
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=Mission=
Visual identification is something we largely take for granted, but in a virtual community this basic human ability requires careful attention and effort. Within our forums, Uniforms serve as a display of a member's rank, billet, awards, and qualifications.
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In the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment, S1 is similarly responsible for the administration of personnel. Material contributions are in record keeping, organization and policy. Unique to our virtual community, S1 also has responsibility for the visual representation of each trooper as a unique individual, through standards conformant avatars and signatures. S1 is divided into four sub-departments: MILPACS, Uniforms, Citations, Operations.
  
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==Composition==
<!-- It helps to fill the void of intuitive recognition that would otherwise be present in face to face interaction. The Avatar Shop is responsible for maintenance and oversight of the Avatar program that the 7th Cavalry uses to help identify each soldier on the forums. Similar to a uniform, each soldier is required to display their avatar on their forum account.
 
  
The Avatar Shop NCOIC provides the main oversight of the Avatar Shop sub-department. This includes assigning and reassigning personnel, providing checks on processed avatars, and maintaining the organization of the sub-department. Avatar Shop personnel are assigned to a specific area of the "Personnel" forums (ie promotions, medals and awards, transfers, and personnel action forms). The Shop utilizes Adobe Photoshop to construct and update the avatar files.-->
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! style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''MILPACs '''
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! style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Uniforms '''
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! style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Citations'''
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! style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Operations'''
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! style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Analytics'''
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|[[File:S1Crest.png|100px]]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|[[File:S1Crest.png|100px]]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|[[File:S1Crest.png|100px]]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|[[File:S1Crest.png|100px]]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|[[File:S1Crest.png|100px]]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|The MILPACs sub-department process official Regimental documents and maintains the entry of records and awards for all MILPACs.
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|The Uniforms sub-department maintains the uniforms and standards of their display.
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|The Citations sub-department creates and notorizes official documents verifying service records and awards.
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|The Operations sub-department processes the records from S3 Operations and maintains service record entries regarding those operations.
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|The Analytics sub-department creates and maintains spreadsheets and reporting tools.
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! style="width: 20%;" colspan="5" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Leadership'''
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Lead:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/14/ Sergeant Charles Wisser]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Lead:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2156/ Sergeant Jayden Busch]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Lead:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/81/ Warrant Officer 1 Marc Beauchamp]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Lead:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/377/ Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eric Kinser]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Lead:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/239/ Specialist Sam Windeck]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/20/ Warrant Officer 2 Richard Allen Lee]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1174/ Staff Sergeant Noah Manser]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1746/ Captain Joe Highman]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1795/ Corporal Tae Mobius]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:'''N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior: ''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1347 Staff Sergeant Brandon Phillips]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/996 Staff Sergeant Logan Vincent]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2236/ Corporal David Tallamy]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:'''N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2548/ Specialist Michael Harsh]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:'''N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1950/ Corporal Jake Albright]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:'''[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1084 Specialist Tasos Xinos]
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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| style="width: 20%;" data-mce-style="width: 20%;"|'''Senior:''' N/A
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===''' Signature Shop'''===
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=Policies and Procedures=
Signatures are a popular addition to a trooper's forum profile. Being a virtual community, we tend to recognize one another by name and by voice. Signatures help to bring a bit of unique visual identity and character into our brotherhood. Signatures are not mandatory for display on the forums, and the Signature Shop's business is all by request. The shop is responsible for taking requests submitted via the forums, and producing high quality graphic art for display as personal signatures.
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The S1 Department has various policies and procedures governing all aspects of military administration.
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| style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;"|'''Policy or Standard Operating Procedure'''
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|7CAV-DR-001
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|[[S1 Department - Regulations and Procedures]]
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|7CAV-DR-006
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|[[S1 Operations - AAR Life Cycle]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-012
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|[[S1 Operations - Roles and Responsibilities]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-013
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|[[S1 Operations - Good Conduct and Promotions Tracking]]
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|7CAV-DR-014
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|[[S1 Operations - After Action Review Tracking]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-015
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|[[S1 Operations - Extended Leave of Absence Tracking]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-016
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|[[S1 Operations - Citation Creation]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-021
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|[[S1 Uniforms - Standard Operating Procedures]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-022
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|[[S1 HQ - Roles and Responsibilities]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-023
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|[[S1 HQ - Name Change Requests]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-024
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|[[S1 HQ - Disciplinary Processing]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-025
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|[[S1 HQ - Ticket Monitoring]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-026
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|[[S1 HQ - Adding and Removing Personnel]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-S1-XXX
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|[[7CAV-S1- Archived Documents]]
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|7CAV-S1-001
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|[[S1 Citations - Regulations and Procedures]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-S1-002
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|[[7CAV-S1-002 - Statutory Medals & Citations]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-S1-003
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|[[S1 Citations - Posting Awards and Promotions]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-003
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|[[S1 Citations - Areas of Operation]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-004
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|[[7CAV-S1-004 - Medal Boxes]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-027
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|[[S1 MILPACS - Standard Operating Procedures]]
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|- align="left"
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|7CAV-DR-028
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|[[S1 MILPACS - Clerk Standard Operating Procedures]]
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The Signature Shop NCOIC is responsible for oversight of the sub-department. This includes maintaining the organization of the Signature Shop, performing quality control spot checks, and ensuring that requests are processed within resonable time tables. Shop personnel are assigned based on an evaluation of their ability to produce quality signatures. Skills in graphic arts software is a must-have to be a member of the shop. Each artist is given a section on the forums, where requests for his work can be submitted. They are expected to display some examples of their work in this area, to give prospective clients a good idea of their style.
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=Traditions and History=
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The S1 Branch was officially commanded by the Regimental Chief of Staff (CoS) until the formal stand-up of the S1 Branchead position in 2011, filled by then General John Chance.
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==Distinguished Former S1 Commanders==
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Below is a description of some of the S1 personnel who have helped shape the department
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===Brigadier General James "Krazee" Foster===
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[[File:GenKrazeeCitation.jpg|left|300px|BGen Krazee's Medal Narrative]]
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In 2008, when the Chief of Staff was the S1 Commander, [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile?uniqueid=370 Brigadier General James Krazee] was appointed to the position. Throughout the next year, General Krazee began to formalize the processes of personnel and general administration, creating the pathway for the current S1 Branch. Tragically, in April 2009 General Krazee passed away. In his honor, the [https://wiki.7cav.us/index.php/Awards_and_Decorations#Individual_Medals_and_Ribbons James "Krazee" Foster Lifetime Achievement Medal] was created to honor him, and all those who have served the Regiment in an extremely dedicated capacity. He was the first recipient of this new award.
  
All signature files are archived in a shared folder on Dropbox. This ensures continuity of signature work when an incremental update is requested, such as a promotion or unit transfer. Signatures are property of the Requester after the finished work has been accepted.
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Today, the medal is awarded: "...for overall career achievements within the 7th Cavalry. This includes service to the unit in and out of combat roles. This award is exclusive to the Officer ranks, and is awarded in Honor of BG.Krazee". While not specifically for excellence in administration, the medal is awarded to all around Officers who have shown their dedication, leadership ability, integrity, and exceptional service to the Regiment.
  
===''' S1 Regimental Publishing Department ''' ===  
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==Previous S1 Commanders==
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A list of all previous S1 Branch Heads is listed below, beginning with the most recent.
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/411/ Mitch Bunnell]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|10 Jul 2022 - Present
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|Lieutenant Colonel
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/402/ Zachary Larouche]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|12 Jan 2022 - 02 Jul 2022
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|Frist Lieutenant
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/260/ Christopher Ball]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|03 Jun 2021 - 07 Nov 2021
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|First Lieutenant
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/29/ Aaron Cass]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|25 Jan 2021 - 03 Jun 2021
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/10/ Mike LaCombe]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|28 Jul 2020 - 23 Jan 2021
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|First Lieutenant
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2031/ Jon Thor]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|19 Apr 2020 - 08 Jul 2020
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/595/ Alex Vermeulen]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|24 Mar 2019 - 19 Apr 2020
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|Command Sergeant Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs2.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=51 Jon Argus]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|13 Jun 2018 - 24 Mar 2019
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|Colonel
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs2.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=31 Kent Hathcock]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|02 Jun 2014 - 13 Jun 2018
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|Captain
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=1474 Mack Bolan]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|05 August 2013 - 02 June 2014
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|First Lieutenant
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=2484 Henry Peac]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|09 May 2013 - 05 August 2013
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|First Lieutenant
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=1420 Robert Gorman]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|23 May 2012 - 09 May 2013
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|General of the Army
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2/ John T Chance]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|01 Jan 2011 - 23 May 2012
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| style="width: 120px;" data-mce-style="width: 120px;"|Brigadier General
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/515/ James Krazee]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|20 Aug 2008 - 21 Aug 2009
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Revision as of 14:27, 27 March 2024


S1 Administration
S1Crest.png
Superior Dept MG Rip Tharen
Motto To infinity, and beyond!
HQ Staff
Lead {{{DepLead}}}
1IC MAJ Mitch Bunnell
2IC CW3 Tom Landini
3IC {{{DepNCOIC}}}
Aide to S1 Administration {{{DepAide}}}
Aide to CoS {{{Aide}}}
Reporting Units







The S1 Branch is responsible for all force structure, manpower, personnel, and administration requirements for the Regiment. The branch provides recommendations to command staff in resourcing current manpower requirements and in determining future organizational structure. S1 also advises and assists command staff in the management of personnel, personnel replacements, discipline, morale and welfare by developing personnel and administrative programs, policies, and procedures to support the commander's goals and objectives.


Mission

In the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment, S1 is similarly responsible for the administration of personnel. Material contributions are in record keeping, organization and policy. Unique to our virtual community, S1 also has responsibility for the visual representation of each trooper as a unique individual, through standards conformant avatars and signatures. S1 is divided into four sub-departments: MILPACS, Uniforms, Citations, Operations.

Composition

MILPACs Uniforms Citations Operations Analytics
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The MILPACs sub-department process official Regimental documents and maintains the entry of records and awards for all MILPACs. The Uniforms sub-department maintains the uniforms and standards of their display. The Citations sub-department creates and notorizes official documents verifying service records and awards. The Operations sub-department processes the records from S3 Operations and maintains service record entries regarding those operations. The Analytics sub-department creates and maintains spreadsheets and reporting tools.
Leadership
Lead: Sergeant Charles Wisser Lead: Sergeant Jayden Busch Lead: Warrant Officer 1 Marc Beauchamp Lead: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eric Kinser Lead: Specialist Sam Windeck
Senior: Warrant Officer 2 Richard Allen Lee Senior: Staff Sergeant Noah Manser Senior: Captain Joe Highman Senior: Corporal Tae Mobius Senior:N/A
Senior: Staff Sergeant Brandon Phillips Senior: Staff Sergeant Logan Vincent Senior: Corporal David Tallamy Senior: N/A Senior:N/A
Senior: Specialist Michael Harsh Senior:N/A Senior: N/A Senior: N/A Senior: N/A
Senior: Corporal Jake Albright Senior: N/A Senior: N/A Senior: N/A Senior: N/A
Senior:Specialist Tasos Xinos Senior: N/A Senior: N/A Senior: N/A Senior: N/A

Policies and Procedures

The S1 Department has various policies and procedures governing all aspects of military administration.

Document Number Policy or Standard Operating Procedure
7CAV-DR-001 S1 Department - Regulations and Procedures
7CAV-DR-006 S1 Operations - AAR Life Cycle
7CAV-DR-012 S1 Operations - Roles and Responsibilities
7CAV-DR-013 S1 Operations - Good Conduct and Promotions Tracking
7CAV-DR-014 S1 Operations - After Action Review Tracking
7CAV-DR-015 S1 Operations - Extended Leave of Absence Tracking
7CAV-DR-016 S1 Operations - Citation Creation
7CAV-DR-021 S1 Uniforms - Standard Operating Procedures
7CAV-DR-022 S1 HQ - Roles and Responsibilities
7CAV-DR-023 S1 HQ - Name Change Requests
7CAV-DR-024 S1 HQ - Disciplinary Processing
7CAV-DR-025 S1 HQ - Ticket Monitoring
7CAV-DR-026 S1 HQ - Adding and Removing Personnel
7CAV-S1-XXX 7CAV-S1- Archived Documents
7CAV-S1-001 S1 Citations - Regulations and Procedures
7CAV-S1-002 7CAV-S1-002 - Statutory Medals & Citations
7CAV-S1-003 S1 Citations - Posting Awards and Promotions
7CAV-DR-003 S1 Citations - Areas of Operation
7CAV-DR-004 7CAV-S1-004 - Medal Boxes
7CAV-DR-027 S1 MILPACS - Standard Operating Procedures
7CAV-DR-028 S1 MILPACS - Clerk Standard Operating Procedures

Traditions and History

The S1 Branch was officially commanded by the Regimental Chief of Staff (CoS) until the formal stand-up of the S1 Branchead position in 2011, filled by then General John Chance.

Distinguished Former S1 Commanders

Below is a description of some of the S1 personnel who have helped shape the department

Brigadier General James "Krazee" Foster

BGen Krazee's Medal Narrative

In 2008, when the Chief of Staff was the S1 Commander, Brigadier General James Krazee was appointed to the position. Throughout the next year, General Krazee began to formalize the processes of personnel and general administration, creating the pathway for the current S1 Branch. Tragically, in April 2009 General Krazee passed away. In his honor, the James "Krazee" Foster Lifetime Achievement Medal was created to honor him, and all those who have served the Regiment in an extremely dedicated capacity. He was the first recipient of this new award.

Today, the medal is awarded: "...for overall career achievements within the 7th Cavalry. This includes service to the unit in and out of combat roles. This award is exclusive to the Officer ranks, and is awarded in Honor of BG.Krazee". While not specifically for excellence in administration, the medal is awarded to all around Officers who have shown their dedication, leadership ability, integrity, and exceptional service to the Regiment.





Previous S1 Commanders

A list of all previous S1 Branch Heads is listed below, beginning with the most recent.

Rank Name Dates of Service
Major Mitch Bunnell 10 Jul 2022 - Present
Lieutenant Colonel Zachary Larouche 12 Jan 2022 - 02 Jul 2022
Frist Lieutenant Christopher Ball 03 Jun 2021 - 07 Nov 2021
First Lieutenant Aaron Cass 25 Jan 2021 - 03 Jun 2021
Major Mike LaCombe 28 Jul 2020 - 23 Jan 2021
First Lieutenant Jon Thor 19 Apr 2020 - 08 Jul 2020
Major Alex Vermeulen 24 Mar 2019 - 19 Apr 2020
Command Sergeant Major Jon Argus 13 Jun 2018 - 24 Mar 2019
Colonel Kent Hathcock 02 Jun 2014 - 13 Jun 2018
Captain Mack Bolan 05 August 2013 - 02 June 2014
First Lieutenant Henry Peac 09 May 2013 - 05 August 2013
First Lieutenant Robert Gorman 23 May 2012 - 09 May 2013
General of the Army John T Chance 01 Jan 2011 - 23 May 2012
Brigadier General James Krazee 20 Aug 2008 - 21 Aug 2009