Bravo Troop B/1-7

Bravo Troop (B/1-7)
Staff
CO	MAJ Sindre Rodahl
XO	Vacant
COS
RSO
ROO
AG
AG
RFO
CSM
IMO
SGM
1SG	1SG Richard Henry Jones
NCO
Aide to Bravo Troop (B/1-7)
Aide to the XO
Aide to the SecOps
IC
2IC
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
PL
PSG
Hierarchy
Superior Unit	1st Battalion HQ
Reporting Units
Esprit De Corps
Unit Motto	{{{UnitMotto}}}

Bravo Troop is a sub-unit level organization of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment. It is administratively known as B/1-7; this abbreviation is used in MILPACS and avatars. It is comprised of two Platoons: 2nd Platoon containing Sections of Mechanized Infantry (11B), and 3rd Platoon containing sections of Light Infantry (11B)

Mission

The mission of Bravo Troop is a collective of tasks, based on the MOS

Mechanized Infantry

The Mechanized Infantry is to close with the enemy by means of fire and movement to defeat or capture, or to repel assault by fire, close combat, or counterattack. Despite any technological advances, the only way to gain the advantage in operations is by close combat between ground forces. Bravo Troop's Infantry platoons play, but are not limited to, the following main roles in close combat situations:

• Operate mainly at night or during other periods of limited visibility.
• Penetrate and hold existing (natural and man-made) obstacles and difficult terrain as pivots for operational and tactical maneuver.
• Attack by Infantry squads over approaches not feasible for armored forces.
• Seize or secure wooded and built-up areas.
• Control restrictive routes for use by other forces.
• Conduct operations in the sustainment area.

Bravo Company Military Occupational Specialties (MOS)

Currently, Bravo Troop employs only one Military Occupational Specialty, Infantry. This is divided into Mechanized and Light.

11B - Mechanized Infantry

The 7th Cavalry Regiment, Bravo Troop, the Stryker Infantrymen, designated as 11 Bravos, are part of the 2nd Platoon, Assault Section, which includes two rifle squads. These soldiers are referred to as the "eyes, ears, and lightning" of the Battalion and Troop commanders. They perform a wide range of missions, including Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), as well as mounted and dismounted patrols, direct actions, high-value target missions, and specialty operations.

Bravo Troop Infantrymen are skilled at gathering intelligence on the enemy and terrain through both covert and overt methods, using hide positions and Infantry UAVs to support vehicles and mortars. They employ light or mission-specific platforms depending on the threat and support requirements of the Battalion and Troop. The section operates vehicles such as the M1296 Dragoon and HMMWV.

In counterinsurgency (COIN) missions, these infantrymen may conduct dismounted vehicle checkpoints, establish listening posts/observation posts (LP/OPs), provide rear-area security, conduct search and seizure operations, and escort Battalion forces. Although they are Stryker Infantry, they uphold Cavalry traditions.

Traditions and History

SGT (at the time) Dammond Richards, former Company Commander, displays the Cavalry Stetson Headdress

Bravo Troop is a Stryker Infantry unit comprising Stryker Crewmen, Stryker Infantrymen, and Stryker Weapons Specialists, as well as the currently retired Armored and Cavalry Scout Soldiers. Members of the Troop are authorized to wear the traditional Cavalry Stetson if they are qualified on the M1A2 SEP V2 or M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, or upon completion of the Stryker Infantryman Course and Cavalry Scout Course. Infantrymen earn their Queen of Battle Blue Cord upon completing Infantry School. Soldiers who do not possess the Stetson wear the Black Beret with Regimental Flash. Those who complete the Cavalry Scout Course may wear Spurs on their combat boots or dress boots while in garrison. Additionally, soldiers who complete the Armored Career Pathway, or Master Gunner Qualification, are authorized to wear the Master Gunner Badge on their uniforms, including the Combat Uniform.

Historical Roles

Bravo Troop has always remained mechanized, but has fielded a wide range of capabilities. In Arma 2, (then) Bravo Company was responsible for force generation and employing 2x Armor Platoons and 1x Artillery Platoon. In late 2011, a 4th Platoon was opened with Combat Engineers. This capability was later transferred to Echo Company, a dedicated Combat Engineer Company. Following the closure of the 15 Series (Artillery) MOS in 2012, the Company was reduced in scope to Armor only. In 2014, following the closure of Delta Company, the Company was re-organized into 1x Armor Platoon and 2x Mechanized Infantry Platoons.

In late 2015, Bravo Company expanded to a 3rd Platoon providing Health Service Support (HSS) capability to the Combined Arms Battalion through Combat Medics. This capability was removed from the company in 2016 and transferred to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC). In 2018, following the closure of the 1st Battalion HHC, the Combat Medical capability was reassigned to Bravo Company. The 3rd Platoon has continued to expand both medical and logistics capabilities into 2020, but officially only has Medical MOS.

In late 2020, 3rd Platoon was stood down, and the Medical MOS was combined into 1st Platoon with the Tanker MOS.

In July 2022, the Tanker MOS was transferred to 2nd Platoon to provide the Troop with a more streamlined Direct Action Platoon. Due to this change, 1st platoon became a support Medical Platoon, and has remained so until today.

In October 2025, D/1-7 was stood down, and the remaining members were transferred to 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company.

In November 2025, 1/B/1-7 (Role 1 medical care and Engineering) was transferred to 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company.

Re-Designation from Company to Troop

In 2018, the sub-unit was officially renamed Bravo Troop by Troop Commander Major Jon Argus, to align more closely with its real role as a Combined-Arms Armor and Cavalry force.

Leadership

The following is a list of Company and Troop Commanders beginning with the most recent.

Rank	Name	Dates of Service
Major	Sindre Rodahl	02FEB25 - Present
Captain	Adrian Narramoor	04SEP24 - 29JAN25
Major	Tom Gerrish	09NOV23 - 14AUG24
Major	Bob Stewart	26JAN23 - 09NOV23
Captain	Patrick Burton	24SEP21 - 18JAN23
First Lieutenant	Radu Moraru	06AUG21 - 21SEP21
Captain	Alex Storm	01NOV20 - 30JUL21
Captain	Adam Waldie	20JAN20– 01NOV20
Captain	Mike LaCombe	09SEP19 - 2JAN20
Major	Rip Tharen	25NOV18 - 09SEP19
Major	Michael Rosefield	15SEP18 - 25NOV18
Major	Jon Argus	27MAR18 - 15SEP18
Major	Dammond Richards	03OCT17 - 23MAR18
Major	Nate Thumper	26JAN17 - 21SEP17
Major	Kieran Kastor (Chilicki)	24FEB16 - 26JAN17
Major	Zachary Larouche	24FEB16 - 31MAR16
Major	Stefan Baeder	17JUL15 - 20FEB16
Major	Dan Emerson	25MAY15 - 11JUL15
Major	Zachary Larouche	13JULY14 - 18MAY15
Major	Mac Way	01JUN14 - 13JUL14
Major	Stefan Baeder	11AUG13 - 31MAY14
Major	Cameron Burgundy	04AUG12 - 1AUG13
Major	Ruairidh Duncan	04JUL12 - 05AUG12
First Lieutenant	Jake Clarke	06JUN12 - 04JUL12
Captain	Nathan Redbeard	09APR12 - 06JUN12
First Lieutenant	Jake Clarke	27MAR12 - 09APR12
Captain	Nathan Redbeard	03DEC11 - 24MAR12
Major	Ryan Hartman	02OCT11 - 03DEC11
Major	Don Nichols	30DEC10 - 02OCT11
Captain	Nicolas Lebel	08DEC10 - 30DEC10
Captain	Samuel Medic	22OCT10 - 08DEC10
Major	Don Nichols	15OCT10 - 22OCT10
Major	Marion Francis	21JUN10 - 15OCT10
Captain	Jace Ripper	15AUG09 - 13SEP09
Captain	Ben	18MAR09 - 18MAY09

Order of Battle

The Troop currently consists of 3 Platoons and a Headquarters Section.

Element	Callsign	Size	Role
Troop Headquarters	Warhorse	Section	Company Command Team of B Troop, including the Troop Commander, Executive Officer, and Troop First Sergeant
2nd Platoon	Viking	Platoon	2nd Platoon acts as the Troop combat team for Warhorse, consisting of; Viking - Mechanized Infantry. Viking squads utilize advanced equipment to locate, identify, and designate both active hostile targets and points of interest. These squads can also act as mechanized infantry and excel in combined arms engagements.
3rd Platoon	Pioneers	Platoon	Light Infantry Platoon