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'''1st Battalion''' is a unit-level organization of the [[7th Cavalry|7th Cavalry Regiment]]. It is administratively known as 1–7, which is the abbreviation used in [https://7cav.us/rosters MILPACs] and the [https://7cav.us/forums Forums]. 1-7 is the home of Arma 3 in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, and is currently comprised of three Companies that perform different roles and have different Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). Although the 1st Battalion emulates a real Army Cavalry Squadron, due to the combined-arms nature, it is designated as a Battalion. It is sometimes referred to as the "Combined Arms Battalion", or CAB, although it is officially only designated the 1st Battalion. The Battalion has three companies with distinct responsibilities.  
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'''1st Battalion''' is a unit-level organization of the [[About Us|7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment]]. It is administratively known as 1–7, which is the abbreviation used in [https://7cav.us/rosters MILPACs] and the [https://7cav.us/forums Forums]. 1-7 is the home of Arma 3 in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, and is currently comprised of three Companies that perform different roles and have different Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). Although the 1st Battalion emulates a real Army Cavalry Squadron, due to the combined-arms nature, it is designated as a Battalion. It is sometimes referred to as the "Combined Arms Battalion", or CAB, although it is officially only designated the 1st Battalion. The Battalion has three companies with distinct responsibilities.  
  
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[[Alpha Company A/1-7|'''Alpha Company''']] is tasked with providing Aviation support to the Battalion, both rotary and fixed wing. Members of Alpha Company are primarily MOS 153 and 155 (Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviators), supported by Army Aircrew. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the UH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB) and AH-64D "Apache" Attack Helicopter. Fixed wing aircraft include the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft, A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, and multi-role fighter aircraft.
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[[Alpha Company A/1-7|'''Alpha Company''']] is tasked with providing Aviation support services to the Battalion, including rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and close air support forward air controlling. Members of Alpha Company are primarily MOS 153 and 155 (Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviators), supported by Army Air Crewmen, as well as Tactical Air Control Party Forward Air Controllers. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the MH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, MH-47I Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB) and AH-64D "Apache" Attack Helicopter. Fixed wing aircraft include the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft, A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, and multi-role fighter aircraft.
  
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[[Bravo Troop B/1-7|'''Bravo Troop''']] is a multi-role Armored Troop which provides direct firepower to the Battalion through Armor, Mechanized Infantry, Cavalry and also provides Combat Service Support (CSS) and Health Service Support (HSS). The Troop operates a variety of armored fighting vehicles, including the M1A2 SEP V1 "Abrams" Main Battle Tank, M2A3 "Bradley" Infantry Fighting Vehicle, M1126 "Stryker" Infantry Carrier Vehicle, and a fleet of Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The Troop also maintains stores of Crew Served Weapons, Logistics vehicles, and ambulances. Members of Bravo Troop are 19K Armored Crewmen, 19D Cavalry Scouts, or 68W Combat Medics.
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[[Bravo Troop B/1-7|'''Bravo Troop''']] is a multi-role mechanized Troop which provides direct firepower to the Battalion through Mechanized Infantry, while also providing Combat Support (CSS) and Health Service Support (HSS). The Troop operates from armored personnel carriers and smaller, faster road vehicles for transport and support. Bravo Troop is Airmobile as well and can deploy their Pandur II APCs via the C-130J Hercules. The Combat Support Service and Health Service Support arms operate a fleet of Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The Troop also maintains stores of Crew Served Weapons, Mortars, Logistics vehicles, and ambulances. Members of Bravo Troop are 19M Mechanized Infantrymen or 68W Combat Medics.
  
 
[[Charlie Company C/1-7|'''Charlie Company''']] is a Light Infantry Company, which provides rapid reaction and complex terrain operating capability to the 1st Battalion. The Company is also tasked with a Parachute role, and members of Charlie Company are authorized to wear the Maroon Beret with Regimental Flash if they have completed Airborne School. Because Charlie Company is routinely inserted in enemy lines to disrupt rear area activities, Company members enthusiastically describe their Company as the "Tip of the Spear". In Counter-Insurgency (COIN) environments, Charlie Company trains to utilize vehicles, such as the Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected M1240 "M-ATV". Charlie Company Soldiers are 11B Infantrymen.  
 
[[Charlie Company C/1-7|'''Charlie Company''']] is a Light Infantry Company, which provides rapid reaction and complex terrain operating capability to the 1st Battalion. The Company is also tasked with a Parachute role, and members of Charlie Company are authorized to wear the Maroon Beret with Regimental Flash if they have completed Airborne School. Because Charlie Company is routinely inserted in enemy lines to disrupt rear area activities, Company members enthusiastically describe their Company as the "Tip of the Spear". In Counter-Insurgency (COIN) environments, Charlie Company trains to utilize vehicles, such as the Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected M1240 "M-ATV". Charlie Company Soldiers are 11B Infantrymen.  
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1st Battalion has 3 Sub-units with distinct roles and responsibilities.  
 
1st Battalion has 3 Sub-units with distinct roles and responsibilities.  
 
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| style="width: 133%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |[[File:CCoButton.png|link=Charlie Company C/1-7]]
 
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| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Alpha Company is the Aviation Company in the 1st Battalion. It provides both fixed wing and rotary wing Army Aviators. They operate a wide range of aircraft, including the UH-60M Helicopter, AH-64D Attack Helicopter, MH-6 Littlebird Helicopter, CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter, as well as a wide range of fixed-wing platforms including the C-130J and A-10.
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| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Alpha Company is the Aviation Company in the 1st Battalion. It provides both fixed wing and rotary wing Army Aviators. They operate a wide range of aircraft, including the MH-60M Helicopter, AH-64D Attack Helicopter, MH-6 Littlebird Helicopter, MH-47I Heavy Lift Helicopter, as well as a wide range of fixed-wing platforms including the C-130J and A-10.
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| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Bravo Troop is a composite Troop comprised of Armored, Cavalry Scout, and Health Service Support/Combat Service Support. It has 2 Platoons: 1 Armored and HHS/CSS Platoon; and 1 Cavalry Scout Platoon. Bravo Troop Soldiers primarily operate the M1A2 Main Battle Tank, M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and M1126/M1127 Stryker.
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| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Bravo Troop is a composite Troop comprised of Mechanized Infantry and Health Service Support/Combat Service Support. It has 2 Platoons: 1 HHS/CSS Platoon and 1 Mechanized Infantry Platoon. Bravo Troop Soldiers primarily operate the Pandur II Armored Personnel Carrier/Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
 
| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Charlie Company is a Light Infantry Company that specializes in Airborne and Air Assault Operations. It is tasked to provide a high readiness force to the 1st Battalion through operational mobility. It has 2 Platoons of Light Infantry.
 
| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Charlie Company is a Light Infantry Company that specializes in Airborne and Air Assault Operations. It is tasked to provide a high readiness force to the 1st Battalion through operational mobility. It has 2 Platoons of Light Infantry.
 
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| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/10/ Mike Lacombe]
 
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| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/256/ Austin Schmidt]
 
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/256/ Austin Schmidt]
 
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| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|Colonel Mike LaCombe joined the 7th Cavalry in November 2013 under the Battlefield 4 company of D/2-7 where he served as a squad leader before transferring to 1st Battalion in 2014. Since then, he has served in multiple leadership roles including Armor Platoon Leader, Airborne Infantry Platoon Leader, Executive Officer and later Troop Commander of Bravo Troop, and Company Commander of Charlie Company, where he held his longest command from January 2020 until his promotion to Battalion Executive Officer in March 2022. He has served the S1 department as Officer in Charge and continues to train future officers as an ODS instructor. He holds multiple end-pathway certifications including the Ranger Tab, Sapper Tab, and multiple course badges. He also holds a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart, as well as two Defense Distinguished Service Medals. He was named 1-7 Officer of the Year in 2020 and C/1-7 Officer of the Year in 2021.
 
| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|Colonel Mike LaCombe joined the 7th Cavalry in November 2013 under the Battlefield 4 company of D/2-7 where he served as a squad leader before transferring to 1st Battalion in 2014. Since then, he has served in multiple leadership roles including Armor Platoon Leader, Airborne Infantry Platoon Leader, Executive Officer and later Troop Commander of Bravo Troop, and Company Commander of Charlie Company, where he held his longest command from January 2020 until his promotion to Battalion Executive Officer in March 2022. He has served the S1 department as Officer in Charge and continues to train future officers as an ODS instructor. He holds multiple end-pathway certifications including the Ranger Tab, Sapper Tab, and multiple course badges. He also holds a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart, as well as two Defense Distinguished Service Medals. He was named 1-7 Officer of the Year in 2020 and C/1-7 Officer of the Year in 2021.
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| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|Captain Patrick Burton first joined the 7th Cavalry on April 4th, 2012, where he spent a brief stint in Bravo Troop before transferring to Charlie Company as a light infantryman. Captain Burton spent the vast majority of his time in the 7th Cavalry in Charlie company, leaving to take up a position that needed to be filled as the 1st Sergeant of Bravo Troop. He spent several months fulfilling those duties before taking on the mantle of leadership as the company commander of Bravo Troop, where he remained for nearly a year and a half before being offered the position of 1st Battalion Executive Officer. He has earned multiple pathway capstones including his Master Gunnery badge and Ranger Tab, and has served in several secondary billets throughout his career, including S1, S2, S5 as lead and later as Social Media senior, and spent a good amount of time instructing infantry and leadership classes in S7. He also dedicates time to developing officers in ODS and serves as a JAG clerk. Throughout over two-hundred operations, he has earned himself a silver star, multiple bronze with valor stars, and several billet awards and decorations including battalion trooper and officer of the quarter and year.
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| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"| Major Joe Highman joined the 7th Cavalry in July 2022 under B/1-7 as a Combat Medic. He soon transferred into A/1-7 to become a Fixed-Wing Aviator. He previously served as an Assistant Squad Leader, Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Company Commander. He is currently the S1 Citations department Lead, is the Lead of the S7 Air Ground Cavalry School (AGCS) and is a Foundational course instructor in the Infantry School. He previously served as a Drill Instructor. He is a Master Aviator with 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Defense Superior Service Medal, and many additional service awards.
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| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|Sergeant Major Austin Schmidt joined the 7th Cavalry in July 2012 and has served his entire career as an infantryman within Charlie Company prior to being assigned as the Battalion Sergeant Major in 2021. While in Charlie Company, he served with distinction as their longest tenured platoon sergeant from April 2019 to October 2021, earning multiple combat and service awards over the years, including NCO of the Year in 2018, two Silver Stars, six Bronze Stars, and three Defense Distinguished Service Medals.
 
| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|Sergeant Major Austin Schmidt joined the 7th Cavalry in July 2012 and has served his entire career as an infantryman within Charlie Company prior to being assigned as the Battalion Sergeant Major in 2021. While in Charlie Company, he served with distinction as their longest tenured platoon sergeant from April 2019 to October 2021, earning multiple combat and service awards over the years, including NCO of the Year in 2018, two Silver Stars, six Bronze Stars, and three Defense Distinguished Service Medals.
 
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==Previous Battalion Commanders==
 
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Latest revision as of 00:56, 27 October 2024

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1st Battalion
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Staff
CO COL Mike Lacombe
XO MAJ Joe Highman
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AG
CSM
IMO
SGM SGM Austin Schmidt
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NCO
Aide to 1st Battalion
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PSG
Hierarchy
Superior Unit Regimental HQ
Reporting Units Alpha Company A/1-7
Bravo Troop B/1-7
Charlie Company C/1-7
Esprit De Corps
Unit Motto "The Seventh First"


1st Battalion is a unit-level organization of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. It is administratively known as 1–7, which is the abbreviation used in MILPACs and the Forums. 1-7 is the home of Arma 3 in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, and is currently comprised of three Companies that perform different roles and have different Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). Although the 1st Battalion emulates a real Army Cavalry Squadron, due to the combined-arms nature, it is designated as a Battalion. It is sometimes referred to as the "Combined Arms Battalion", or CAB, although it is officially only designated the 1st Battalion. The Battalion has three companies with distinct responsibilities.

Alpha Company is tasked with providing Aviation support services to the Battalion, including rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and close air support forward air controlling. Members of Alpha Company are primarily MOS 153 and 155 (Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviators), supported by Army Air Crewmen, as well as Tactical Air Control Party Forward Air Controllers. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the MH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, MH-47I Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB) and AH-64D "Apache" Attack Helicopter. Fixed wing aircraft include the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft, A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, and multi-role fighter aircraft.

Bravo Troop is a multi-role mechanized Troop which provides direct firepower to the Battalion through Mechanized Infantry, while also providing Combat Support (CSS) and Health Service Support (HSS). The Troop operates from armored personnel carriers and smaller, faster road vehicles for transport and support. Bravo Troop is Airmobile as well and can deploy their Pandur II APCs via the C-130J Hercules. The Combat Support Service and Health Service Support arms operate a fleet of Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The Troop also maintains stores of Crew Served Weapons, Mortars, Logistics vehicles, and ambulances. Members of Bravo Troop are 19M Mechanized Infantrymen or 68W Combat Medics.

Charlie Company is a Light Infantry Company, which provides rapid reaction and complex terrain operating capability to the 1st Battalion. The Company is also tasked with a Parachute role, and members of Charlie Company are authorized to wear the Maroon Beret with Regimental Flash if they have completed Airborne School. Because Charlie Company is routinely inserted in enemy lines to disrupt rear area activities, Company members enthusiastically describe their Company as the "Tip of the Spear". In Counter-Insurgency (COIN) environments, Charlie Company trains to utilize vehicles, such as the Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected M1240 "M-ATV". Charlie Company Soldiers are 11B Infantrymen.

1st Battalion's Area of Operation (AO) is currently Arma 3.

Policies and Standard Operating Procedures

Document Number Policy Letters
7CAV-BATT1-001 1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing AWOLs
7CAV-BATT1-002 1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing Discharges
7CAV-BATT1-003 1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing ELOA's
7CAV-BATT1-004 1BN Reporting Deadlines
7CAV-BATT1-005 1BN - Company Operation/FTX Policy
7CAV-BATT1-007 1BN Procedure for Loadouts and Modpack Change Requests
7CAV-BATT1-008 1BN - Use of OPFOR Weapons in Official Operations
7CAV-BATT1-009 1BN Accountability SOP
7CAV-BATT1-010 1BN Platoon & Company Staff Roles at an SP
7CAV-BATT1-011 1BN Arma 3 Units Page
7CAV-BATT1-012 1BN Trooper Transfer Process
7CAV-BATT1-013 1BN Section Practice Makeup Policy
7CAV-BATT1-014 1BN - "Outlaw": Player-Controlled AI
7CAV-R-030 Regimental Events and Meetings

Sub-Units

1st Battalion has 3 Sub-units with distinct roles and responsibilities.

Alpha Company 1-7 CAV Bravo Troop 1-7 CAV Charlie Company 1-7 CAV
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Alpha Company is the Aviation Company in the 1st Battalion. It provides both fixed wing and rotary wing Army Aviators. They operate a wide range of aircraft, including the MH-60M Helicopter, AH-64D Attack Helicopter, MH-6 Littlebird Helicopter, MH-47I Heavy Lift Helicopter, as well as a wide range of fixed-wing platforms including the C-130J and A-10. Bravo Troop is a composite Troop comprised of Mechanized Infantry and Health Service Support/Combat Service Support. It has 2 Platoons: 1 HHS/CSS Platoon and 1 Mechanized Infantry Platoon. Bravo Troop Soldiers primarily operate the Pandur II Armored Personnel Carrier/Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Charlie Company is a Light Infantry Company that specializes in Airborne and Air Assault Operations. It is tasked to provide a high readiness force to the 1st Battalion through operational mobility. It has 2 Platoons of Light Infantry.

1st Battalion Leadership

Battalion Commanding Officer Battalion Executive Officer Battalion Sergeant Major
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Mike Lacombe Joe Highman Austin Schmidt
Colonel Mike LaCombe joined the 7th Cavalry in November 2013 under the Battlefield 4 company of D/2-7 where he served as a squad leader before transferring to 1st Battalion in 2014. Since then, he has served in multiple leadership roles including Armor Platoon Leader, Airborne Infantry Platoon Leader, Executive Officer and later Troop Commander of Bravo Troop, and Company Commander of Charlie Company, where he held his longest command from January 2020 until his promotion to Battalion Executive Officer in March 2022. He has served the S1 department as Officer in Charge and continues to train future officers as an ODS instructor. He holds multiple end-pathway certifications including the Ranger Tab, Sapper Tab, and multiple course badges. He also holds a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart, as well as two Defense Distinguished Service Medals. He was named 1-7 Officer of the Year in 2020 and C/1-7 Officer of the Year in 2021. Major Joe Highman joined the 7th Cavalry in July 2022 under B/1-7 as a Combat Medic. He soon transferred into A/1-7 to become a Fixed-Wing Aviator. He previously served as an Assistant Squad Leader, Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Company Commander. He is currently the S1 Citations department Lead, is the Lead of the S7 Air Ground Cavalry School (AGCS) and is a Foundational course instructor in the Infantry School. He previously served as a Drill Instructor. He is a Master Aviator with 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Defense Superior Service Medal, and many additional service awards. Sergeant Major Austin Schmidt joined the 7th Cavalry in July 2012 and has served his entire career as an infantryman within Charlie Company prior to being assigned as the Battalion Sergeant Major in 2021. While in Charlie Company, he served with distinction as their longest tenured platoon sergeant from April 2019 to October 2021, earning multiple combat and service awards over the years, including NCO of the Year in 2018, two Silver Stars, six Bronze Stars, and three Defense Distinguished Service Medals.

Traditions and History

Previous Battalion Commanders

Rank Name Dates of Service
Colonel Mike LaCombe 17 Jan 2023 - Present
Colonel Rip Tharen 01 Nov 2019 - 12 Dec 2022
Lieutenant Colonel David Walsh 08 Sep 2019 - 01 Nov 2019
Lieutenant Colonel Ben Tully 08 Apr 2019 - 02 Sep 2019
Colonel Stefan Baeder 14 Apr 2018 - 08 Apr 2019
Colonel Alexander Grgich 15 Feb 2016 - 08 Apr 2018
Colonel Cameron Burgundy 29 Aug 2013 - 14 Feb 2016
Major Brian Crossfit 30 Jun 2013 - 30 Aug 2013
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Grimshaw 04 Dec 2012 - 30 Aug 2013
Colonel James Rogue 26 Oct 2011 - 04 Dec 2012
Colonel Harm Kleinman 17 Nov 2010 - 26 Oct 2011
Colonel John Chance 30 Sep 2010 - 17 Nov 2010
Major John _P_ 04 Aug 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
Major Stephen Carter 16 Jan 2010 - 06 Mar 2010
Colonel Mack Whitey 19 Sep 2009 - 15 Jan 2010
Colonel Mack Whitey 03 Jul 2009 - 24 Aug 2009
Colonel Marion Francis 27 Jan 2008 - 19 Dec 2008
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