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|SupUnit=[[Regimental Headquarters|Regimental HQ]]
|SupUnit=[[Regimental Headquarters|Regimental HQ]]
|CO=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1746/ LTC Joe Highman]
|CO= [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/795/ COL Adam Beiter]
|XO= [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/795/ LTC Adam Beiter]
|XO= [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/21/ LTC Justin Robbi]
|SGM=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/256/ SGM Austin Schmidt]
|SGM=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/256/ SGM Austin Schmidt]
|RepUnit=[[Alpha Company A/1-7]]<br>[[Bravo Troop B/1-7|Bravo Troop B/1-7]]<br>[[Charlie Company C/1-7]]
|RepUnit=[[Alpha Company A/1-7]]<br>[[Bravo Troop B/1-7|Bravo Troop B/1-7]]<br>[[Charlie Company C/1-7]]
|UnitMotto="The Seventh First"
|UnitMotto="The Seventh First"
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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.


[[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 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.
'''1st Battalion''' is a unit-level organization of the [[About Us|7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment]]. It is administratively known as 1–7, the abbreviation used in [https://7cav.us/rosters MILPACs] and the [https://7cav.us/forums Forums]. 1-7 is the home of Arma Reforger 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, it is designated as a Battalion due to its combined-arms nature. 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.  


[[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.  
[[Alpha Company A/1-7|'''Alpha Company''']] is tasked with providing Aviation, Engineering, Role 1 (Medical), and Fires capabilities to the Battalion, including rotary-wing assets, forward air controllers, artillery batteries, forward observers, combat medics, and combat engineers. Members of Alpha Company are primarily MOS 153A, 12B, 13U, 13F, and 68W (Rotary-wing, Combat Engineer, Field Artillerymen, Forward Observers, and Combat Medic Specialists), supported by Army Air Crewmen. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft. Rotary aircraft include the MH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, MH-47L Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB), and AH-64D "Apache" Attack Helicopter. Field Artillerymen use a wide range of equipment, such as 81mm, 120mm, and larger caliber guns, for ground supporting troops. Combat Medics operate armored personnel carriers and transport vehicles.  


1st Battalion's Area of Operation (AO) is currently Arma 3.
[[Bravo Troop B/1-7|'''Bravo Troop''']] is a multi-role mechanized Troop that provides direct firepower to the Battalion through Mechanized Infantry. The Troop operates from armored personnel carriers and smaller, faster road vehicles for transport and support. Members of Bravo Troop are 11B Mechanized 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 into 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 Reforger.


=Policies and Standard Operating Procedures=
=Policies and Standard Operating Procedures=
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:50%; background:#ffffff; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width:1px border-style:solid #000000;"
|+
!style="background-color:#ffd900;"|Document Number
!style="background-color:#ffd900;"|Policy or Standard Operating Procedure
|-
|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-BATT1-012
|[[1BN Trooper Transfer Process]]
|-
|7CAV-BATT1-013
|[[1BN Section Practice Makeup Policy]]
|-
|7CAV-BATT1-014
|[[1BN - "Outlaw": Player-Controlled AI]]
|-
|7CAV-BATT1-015
|[[1BN - 1-7 Battalion Mod Proposal Policy – ARMA Reforger]]
|-
|-
| style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;"|'''Document Number'''
|7CAV-BATT1-016
| style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;"|'''Policy Letters'''
|[[1BN - Position Vacancy Timeline SOP]]
|-
|-
| 7CAV-BATT1-001
|7CAV-R-030
| [[1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing AWOLs]]
|[[Regimental Events and Meetings]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-002
| [[1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing Discharges]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-003
| [[1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing ELOA's]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-004
| [[1BN Reporting Deadlines]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-005
| [[1BN - Company Operation/FTX Policy]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-007
| [[1BN Procedure for Loadouts and Modpack Change Requests|1BN Procedure for Loadouts and Modpack Change Requests]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-008
| [[1BN - Use of OPFOR Weapons in Official Operations]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-009
| [[1BN Accountability SOP]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-010
| [[1BN Platoon & Company Staff Roles at an SP]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-011
| [[1BN Arma 3 Units Page]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-012
| [[1BN Trooper Transfer Process]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-013
| [[1BN Section Practice Makeup Policy]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-BATT1-014
| [[1BN - "Outlaw": Player-Controlled AI]]
|- align="left"
| 7CAV-R-030
| [[Regimental Events and Meetings]]
|}
|}


=Sub-Units=
=Sub-Units=
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="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |'''Alpha Company 1-7 CAV'''
|+
| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |'''Bravo Troop 1-7 CAV'''
|style="width:33.33%; background:#ffd900;"|'''Alpha Company 1-7 CAV'''
| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |'''Charlie Company 1-7 CAV'''
|style="width:33.33%; background:#ffd900;"|'''Bravo Troop 1-7 CAV'''
|style="width:33.33%; background:#ffd900;"|'''Charlie Company 1-7 CAV'''
|-
|-
| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |[[File:ACoButton.png|link=Alpha Company A/1-7]]
|[[File:ACoButton.png|175px|link=Alpha Company A/1-7]]
| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |[[File:BTrpButton.png|link=Bravo Troop B/1-7]]
|[[File:BTrpButton.png|175px|link=Bravo Troop B/1-7]]
| style="width: 133%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |[[File:CCoButton.png|link=Charlie Company C/1-7]]
|[[File:CCoButton.png|175px|link=Charlie Company C/1-7]]
|-
|-
| 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.
|Alpha Company is the Aviation, Fires, and Maneuver Support Company in the 1st Battalion. It provides rotary wing Army Aviators, Field Artillerymen, Combat Engineers, and Combat Medics. 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 indirect fire platforms, including the 81mm and 120mm mortar systems.
| 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.
|Bravo Troop is a composite Troop comprised of Mechanized Infantry. It has 2 Platoons: 1 Mechanized Infantry Platoon, callsign VIKING, and 1 Light Infantry Platoon, callsign PIONEER. Bravo Troop Soldiers primarily operate the LAV-25s/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.
|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 Platoon callsign BANDIT and 2nd Platoon callsign MISFIT.
|}
|}


=1st Battalion Leadership=
=1st Battalion Leadership=
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:100%; background:#ffffff;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width:100%; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width:1px border-style:solid #000000;"
|+
|style="width:33.33%; background:#ffd900;"|'''Battalion Commanding Officer'''
|style="width:33.33%; background:#ffd900;"|'''Battalion Executive Officer'''
|style="width:33.33%; background:#ffd900;"|'''Battalion Sergeant Major'''
|-
|-
| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|'''Battalion Commanding Officer'''
|[[File:COL_avatar.png]]
| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|'''Battalion Executive Officer'''
|[[File:LTC_avatar.png]]
| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|'''Battalion Sergeant Major'''
|[[File:SGM avatar.png]]
|-
|-
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[[File:LTC_avatar.png]]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/795/ Adam Beiter]
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[[File:LTC_avatar.png]]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/21/ Justin Robbi]
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[[File:SGM avatar.png]]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/256/ Austin Schmidt]
|-
|-
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1746/ Joe Highman]
|Colonel Adam Beiter joined the 7th Cavalry in April 2021 and has served his entire time inside of Charlie Company 1-7 until his promotion to Battalion XO and later CO in March of 2025. While inside Charlie Company, he served as a squad leader inside 3/2/C/1-7 until his promotion to platoon leader of 1/C/1-7, then later transferred to 2/C/1-7. The Colonel later served as Charlie Company XO and CO until his promotion to Battalion Staff. Serving in these areas earned him multiple awards, including 2 Defense Distinguished Service Medals, 2 Silver Stars, the Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal, Army Aviators Badge, and 8 Unit Citation Medals.
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/795/ Adam Beiter]
|Lieutenant Colonel Justin Robbi joined the 7th Cavalry in October 2012 and has served in various locations, including CO for Alpha from September 2019 to July 2021, Aide to the Adjutant General / COS from September 2023 to February 2025, and Executive Officer for Bravo from February 2025 to March 2025. Serving with distinction in these areas and others, he earned multiple awards, including a Defense Distinguished Service Medal in 2020 for Alpha Company service, 2 Army Distinguished Service Medals, a Defense Superior Service Medal, a Bronze Star, 3 Army Air Medals, and 5 Superior Unit Citations.
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/256/ Austin Schmidt]
|Sergeant Major Austin Schmidt joined the 7th Cavalry in July 2012 and has served his entire career as an infantryman within Charlie Company before 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;"|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 1IC, an ODS instructor, 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.
 
| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|
 
| 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.
|}
|}


=Traditions and History=
=Traditions and History=
==Previous Battalion Commanders==
==Previous Battalion Commanders==
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| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 75px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 75px; text-align: center;"|'''Rank'''
|+
| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 200px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center;"|'''Name'''
!style="background:#ffd900;"|Rank
| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 200px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center;"|'''Dates of Service'''
!style="background:#ffd900;"|Name
!style="background:#ffd900;"|Dates of Service
|-
|Colonel
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/795/ Adam Beiter]
|11MAR25 - Present
|-
|Lieutenant Colonel
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1746/ Joe Highman]
|05JAN25 - 10MAR25
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Lieutenant Colonel
|Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1746/ Joe Highman]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/10/ Mike LaCombe]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|05 Jan 2025 - Present
|17JAN23 - 04JAN25
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel
|Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/10/ Mike LaCombe]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/154/ Rip Tharen]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|17 Jan 2023 - 04 Jan 2025
|01NOV19 - 12DEC22
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel
|Lieutenant Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/154/ Rip Tharen]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/230/ David Walsh]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|01 Nov 2019 - 12 Dec 2022
|08SEP19 - 01NOV19
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Lieutenant Colonel
|Lieutenant Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/230/ David Walsh]
|[https://milpacs2.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=139 Ben Tully]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|08 Sep 2019 - 01 Nov 2019
|08APR19 - 02SEP19
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Lieutenant Colonel
|Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile?uniqueid=109 Ben Tully]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/5/ Stefan Baeder]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|08 Apr 2019 - 02 Sep 2019
|14APR18 - 08APR19
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel
|Brigadier General
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/5/ Stefan Baeder]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/17/ Alexander Grgich]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|14 Apr 2018 - 08 Apr 2019
|15FEB16 - 14APR18
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel
|Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/17/ Alexander Grgich]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/4/ Cameron Burgundy]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|15 Feb 2016 - 08 Apr 2018
|29AUG13 - 14FEB16
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel
|Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/4/ Cameron Burgundy]
|[https://milpacs2.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=9048 Brian Crossfit]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|29 Aug 2013 - 14 Feb 2016
|30JUN13 - 30AUG13
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Major
|Lieutenant Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=3466 Brian Crossfit]
|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=1906 Michael Grimshaw]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|30 Jun 2013 - 30 Aug 2013
|04DEC12 - 30AUG13
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Lieutenant Colonel
|Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=1906 Michael Grimshaw]
|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=741 Jame Rogue]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|04 Dec 2012 - 30 Aug 2013
|03DEC11? - 04DEC12?
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel
|Brigadier General
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=741 James Rogue]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3/ Harm Kleinman]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|26 Oct 2011 - 04 Dec 2012
|17NOV10 - 03DEC11
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel
|Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3/ Harm Kleinman]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2/ John Chance]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|17 Nov 2010 - 26 Oct 2011
|30SEP10 - 17NOV10
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel
|Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2/ John Chance]
|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=426 John _P_]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|30 Sep 2010 - 17 Nov 2010
|04AUG10 - 30SEP10
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Major
|Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=426 John _P_]
|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=2778 Don Nichols]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|04 Aug 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
|25MAR10 - 04AUG10
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Major
|General
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile?uniqueid=3 Stephen Carter]
|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=87 Chris Dawg]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|16 Jan 2010 - 06 Mar 2010
|06MAR10 - 24MAR10
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel
|Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile?uniqueid=413 Mack Whitey]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2829/ Stephen Carter]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|19 Sep 2009 - 15 Jan 2010
|16JAN10 - 06MAR10
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel
|Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile?uniqueid=413 Mack Whitey]
|[https://milpacs2.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=180 Mack Whitey]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|03 Jul 2009 - 24 Aug 2009
|19SEP09 - 15JAN10
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|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel
|Colonel
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=133 Marion Francis]
|[https://milpacs2.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=180 Mack Whitey]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|27 Jan 2008 - 19 Dec 2008
|03JUL09 - 24AUG09
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|Colonel
|[https://milpacs2.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=6042 Marion Francis]
|27JAN08 - 19DEC08
|}
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Latest revision as of 02:47, 24 March 2026

1st Battalion
Staff
CO COL Adam Beiter
XO LTC Justin Robbi
COS
RSO
ROO
AG
AG
RFO
CSM
IMO
SGM SGM Austin Schmidt
1SG
NCO
Aide to 1st Battalion
Aide to the XO
Aide to the SecOps
IC
2IC
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
PL
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, the abbreviation used in MILPACs and the Forums. 1-7 is the home of Arma Reforger 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, it is designated as a Battalion due to its combined-arms nature. 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, Engineering, Role 1 (Medical), and Fires capabilities to the Battalion, including rotary-wing assets, forward air controllers, artillery batteries, forward observers, combat medics, and combat engineers. Members of Alpha Company are primarily MOS 153A, 12B, 13U, 13F, and 68W (Rotary-wing, Combat Engineer, Field Artillerymen, Forward Observers, and Combat Medic Specialists), supported by Army Air Crewmen. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft. Rotary aircraft include the MH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, MH-47L Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB), and AH-64D "Apache" Attack Helicopter. Field Artillerymen use a wide range of equipment, such as 81mm, 120mm, and larger caliber guns, for ground supporting troops. Combat Medics operate armored personnel carriers and transport vehicles.

Bravo Troop is a multi-role mechanized Troop that provides direct firepower to the Battalion through Mechanized Infantry. The Troop operates from armored personnel carriers and smaller, faster road vehicles for transport and support. Members of Bravo Troop are 11B Mechanized Infantrymen.

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 into 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 Reforger.

Policies and Standard Operating Procedures

Document Number Policy or Standard Operating Procedure
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-BATT1-012 1BN Trooper Transfer Process
7CAV-BATT1-013 1BN Section Practice Makeup Policy
7CAV-BATT1-014 1BN - "Outlaw": Player-Controlled AI
7CAV-BATT1-015 1BN - 1-7 Battalion Mod Proposal Policy – ARMA Reforger
7CAV-BATT1-016 1BN - Position Vacancy Timeline SOP
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
Alpha Company is the Aviation, Fires, and Maneuver Support Company in the 1st Battalion. It provides rotary wing Army Aviators, Field Artillerymen, Combat Engineers, and Combat Medics. 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 indirect fire platforms, including the 81mm and 120mm mortar systems. Bravo Troop is a composite Troop comprised of Mechanized Infantry. It has 2 Platoons: 1 Mechanized Infantry Platoon, callsign VIKING, and 1 Light Infantry Platoon, callsign PIONEER. Bravo Troop Soldiers primarily operate the LAV-25s/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 Platoon callsign BANDIT and 2nd Platoon callsign MISFIT.

1st Battalion Leadership

Battalion Commanding Officer Battalion Executive Officer Battalion Sergeant Major
Adam Beiter Justin Robbi Austin Schmidt
Colonel Adam Beiter joined the 7th Cavalry in April 2021 and has served his entire time inside of Charlie Company 1-7 until his promotion to Battalion XO and later CO in March of 2025. While inside Charlie Company, he served as a squad leader inside 3/2/C/1-7 until his promotion to platoon leader of 1/C/1-7, then later transferred to 2/C/1-7. The Colonel later served as Charlie Company XO and CO until his promotion to Battalion Staff. Serving in these areas earned him multiple awards, including 2 Defense Distinguished Service Medals, 2 Silver Stars, the Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal, Army Aviators Badge, and 8 Unit Citation Medals. Lieutenant Colonel Justin Robbi joined the 7th Cavalry in October 2012 and has served in various locations, including CO for Alpha from September 2019 to July 2021, Aide to the Adjutant General / COS from September 2023 to February 2025, and Executive Officer for Bravo from February 2025 to March 2025. Serving with distinction in these areas and others, he earned multiple awards, including a Defense Distinguished Service Medal in 2020 for Alpha Company service, 2 Army Distinguished Service Medals, a Defense Superior Service Medal, a Bronze Star, 3 Army Air Medals, and 5 Superior Unit Citations. Sergeant Major Austin Schmidt joined the 7th Cavalry in July 2012 and has served his entire career as an infantryman within Charlie Company before 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 Adam Beiter 11MAR25 - Present
Lieutenant Colonel Joe Highman 05JAN25 - 10MAR25
Colonel Mike LaCombe 17JAN23 - 04JAN25
Colonel Rip Tharen 01NOV19 - 12DEC22
Lieutenant Colonel David Walsh 08SEP19 - 01NOV19
Lieutenant Colonel Ben Tully 08APR19 - 02SEP19
Colonel Stefan Baeder 14APR18 - 08APR19
Brigadier General Alexander Grgich 15FEB16 - 14APR18
Colonel Cameron Burgundy 29AUG13 - 14FEB16
Major Brian Crossfit 30JUN13 - 30AUG13
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Grimshaw 04DEC12 - 30AUG13
Colonel Jame Rogue 03DEC11? - 04DEC12?
Brigadier General Harm Kleinman 17NOV10 - 03DEC11
Colonel John Chance 30SEP10 - 17NOV10
Major John _P_ 04AUG10 - 30SEP10
Colonel Don Nichols 25MAR10 - 04AUG10
General Chris Dawg 06MAR10 - 24MAR10
Colonel Stephen Carter 16JAN10 - 06MAR10
Colonel Mack Whitey 19SEP09 - 15JAN10
Colonel Mack Whitey 03JUL09 - 24AUG09
Colonel Marion Francis 27JAN08 - 19DEC08

? - Denotes incomplete MILPAC data

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