S1 - Personnel Administration

S1 Administration
Superior Dept	MG Rip Tharen
Motto	To infinity, and beyond!
HQ Staff
Lead	{{{DepLead}}}
1IC	MAJ Joe Highman
2IC	2LT 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
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: Staff Sergeant Jayden Busch	Lead: Major Joe Highman	Lead: Corporal Paul Rutkowski	Lead: TBD
Senior: First Lieutenant Enzo Argentini	Senior: Reservist Hunter Whaley	Senior: First Lieutenant Frank Korfias	Senior: Reservist Tae Mobius	Senior:N/A
Senior: Staff Sergeant Brandon Phillips	Senior: Sergeant Chuck Berkowski	Senior: First Lieutenant 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	Joe Highman	12 Dec 2024 - Present
Major	Mitch Bunnell	10 Jul 2022 - 12 Dec 2024
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