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[[Category:Combat Unit]]
[[Category:Combat Unit]]
<div class="res-img">[[File:Aacdnewbanner.png|center]]</div>
{{infobox unit
{{infobox unit
|UnitName= Alpha Company
|UnitName= Alpha Company
|UnitIMG= A-ACD_shrank.png  
|UnitIMG= A-ACD_shrank.png
|SupUnit=[[Auxiliary Combat Detachment]]
|SupUnit=[[Auxiliary Combat Detachment]]
|CO= [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/475/ CPT Thomas Gann]
|CO= [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/4482/ CPT Jake Melk]
|1SG = [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2744/ 1SG Kale Zamora]
|1SG= [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3436/ 1SG Harry Dibdin]
|UnitMotto= N/A
|UnitMotto= "Shit happens"
}}
}}
<br />


=Mission=
Alpha Company exists to build, sustain, and elevate the DCS World Area of Operations into a battalion-sized element, uniting highly coordinated sections into a lethal, combat effective force.
== Military Occupational Specialties ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;"|'''Aviation Officer - 15A'''
|-
|Platoon Leader, Company CO/XO, Battalion CO/XO of a primary aviation unit.
|-
|Once a fixed wing aviator becomes qualified and fulfills ODS requirements, they are commissioned to enforce the 7th Cavalry's, Battalion's, as well as local, AO specific SOP. Aviation Officers lead their troopers to be successful in combat as well as successful within the 7th Cavalry. It is their duty to assume the mission of what is necessary for unit growth and sustainment within their scope of assignment and make informed risk decisions with overall impact in mind.
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;"|'''Enlisted Jet Aircraft Pilot - 155F'''
!style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;"|'''Fixed Wing Aviator Warrant Officer - 155A'''
|-
|Enlisted Jet Aircraft Pilot (Non specific)
|Airplane pilot of a primary fixed wing unit and holds a WO rank.
|-
|Enlisted begin their career as a pilot assigned 155F, striving to achieve their wings and become qualified within the DCS Area of Operations.
|Once an aviator puts on their wings, and completes NCOA I & II, SAC, they assume the MOS 155T and become a Warrant Officer, the gold standard of fixed wing aviation. Warrant Officers are the staple of aviation within the 7th Cavalry, the subject matter experts and the future of their AO, providing critical leadership and knowledge to up and coming pilots.
|}
Note: 15T and 153A will only be applied to section size elements of rotary aircraft.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;" |'''Enlisted Rotary Crewman - 15T'''
! style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;" |'''Rotary Aviator Warrant Officer - 153A'''
|-
|Pilots-in-training, Aircrew Members, and Crew Chiefs of a primary aviation unit.
|Helicopter pilot of a primary rotary wing unit and holds a WO rank.
|-
|Enlisted begin their career as a pilot assigned 15T, striving to achieve their wings and become qualified within the DCS Area of Operations.
Note: 15T will only be applied to section size elements of rotary aircraft.
|Once an aviator puts on their wings, and completes NCOA I & II, SAC, they assume the MOS 153A and become a Warrant Officer, the gold standard of rotary wing aviation. Warrant Officers are the staple of aviation within the 7th Cavalry, the subject matter experts and the future of their AO, providing critical leadership and knowledge to up and coming pilots.
|}


= Air Superiority Doctrine =
Differing from the operational tempo typical of standard infantry and combined arms formations, A/ACD conducts operations in accordance with an airpower-centric doctrine focused on establishing and exploiting control of the air over the battlefield. This is achieved through the deliberate integration of layered surface-to-air missile networks, electronic warfare, offensive and defensive counter-air operations, and the structured suppression or destruction of enemy air defense systems. Through disciplined communications plans, datalink integration, and radio coordination, A/ACD maintains situational awareness across the battlespace and allocates flights to exploit gaps in enemy coverage, defend friendly airspace, and deliver close air support where required. By disrupting, degrading, and destroying enemy aircraft, sensors, air defense systems, and supporting infrastructure, A/ACD enables the secure movement and sustainment of friendly air, land, and maritime forces. Resulting in elevated combat effectiveness of high-value assets such as AWACS and aerial refueling aircraft that creates the conditions necessary for friendly forces to seize and hold key regions of the operational area.


=Mission=
= Wings =
Alpha Company's mission is to provide an environment for all future and current members to gather together to enjoy one another.
Each Trooper is expected to strive to achieve their wings and once awarded is eligible to receive a callsign. Each set of wings has a unique set of requirements.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!style="background-color: #176b02; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;"|'''Army Aviator Badge'''
!style="background-color: #176b02; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;"|'''Senior Aviator Badge'''
!style="background-color: #176b02; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;"|'''Master Aviator Badge'''
|-
|[[File:AAB.png|center|250px]]
|[[File:SAB.png|center|250px]]
|[[File:MAB.png|center|250px]]
|-
|
* Passed ITW | Ground School Evaluation (GSE)
* Passed ITW | Standard Communications Course Evaluation
|
* Awarded Basic Aviator Badge
* 20 DCS operations since award of Basic Aviator Badge
* Graduated relevant Basic Airframe Course
|
* Awarded Senior Aviator Badge
* 30 DCS operations since award of Senior Aviator Badge
* Qualified S7 Instructor
|}


=Traditions and History=
=Traditions and History=
'''Alpha Company''' is a sub-unit level organization of the Auxiliary Combat Detachment, 7th Cavalry Regiment. It was administratively known as A/ACD, this abbreviation is used in MILPACS and avatars. It is comprised of one platoon, 1/A/ACD.
'''Alpha Company''' is a sub-unit level organization of the Auxiliary Combat Detachment, 7th Cavalry Regiment. It was administratively known as A/ACD, this abbreviation is used in MILPACS and avatars. It is comprised of two platoons, 1/A/ACD, and 2/A/ACD.  
==History==
==History==


Due to unprecedented growth, Alpha Company was split from the Auxiliary Combat Detachment and formed the newly minted 3-7 Battalion on April 1st, 2024. This is the first time in the Cav's history with three individual battalions since its start in 2002. Alpha Company was subsequently deactivated that same day. Unfortunately, due to low membership, 3rd Battalion was stood down and the remaining members of DCS were transferred back to their original home.
Prior to October 2021, Alpha Company began operations in April 2020 as Detachment 5620, HHC, 7th Cavalry Regiment on a trial basis to determine future success. The Escape from Tarkov AO was the first home of A/ACD in the early days of the ACD Standup. They would be here from 15JUN21 until their departure as a group and subsequent stand down on 2APR22. Digital Combat Simulator, DCS, would move in just a month later. Due to unprecedented growth, Alpha Company was split from the Auxiliary Combat Detachment and formed the newly minted 3-7 Battalion on April 1st, 2024. This is the first time in the Cav's history with three individual battalions since its start in 2002. Alpha Company was subsequently deactivated that same day. Unfortunately, due to low membership, 3rd Battalion was stood down and the remaining members of DCS were transferred back to their original home, A/ACD. After 11 months of sustained efforts across 20 troopers, a recruitment drive was posted resulting in the more than doubled manpower, and subsequent split from 1 platoon in to 2, effectively establishing a company sized element of DCS Pilots.  
 
==Leadership==
==Leadership==


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| style="width: 200px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center;"|'''Name'''
| style="width: 200px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center;"|'''Name'''
| style="width: 200px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center;"|'''Dates of Service'''
| style="width: 200px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center;"|'''Dates of Service'''
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Captain
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/4482/ Jake Melk]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|03NOV25 - Present
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|First Sergeant
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/33/ Maxwell Lombardi]*
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|24SEP25 - 03NOV25
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Captain
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Captain
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/475/ Thomas Gann]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/475/ Thomas Gann]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|17JAN25 - Present
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|17JAN25 - 24SEP25
|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Captain
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Captain
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|-
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|First Lieutenant
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|First Lieutenant
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/22/ Jason Swagger]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/22/ Jason Swagger]*
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|25JUL22 - 24MAY23
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|25JUL22 - 24MAY23
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Second Lieutenant
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/466/ Warrick Dracborne]*
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|16OCT21 - 16FEB22
|}
|}
* Denotes Acting Commander


=Policies and Standard Operating Procedures=
=Policies and Standard Operating Procedures=
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| style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;"|'''Policy Letters'''
| style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;"|'''Policy Letters'''
|-
|-
|7Cav-AACD-001||[[TBC]]
|7Cav-AACD-001||[[A/ACD - Position Vacancy Timeline SOP]]
|- align="left"
|-
|7Cav-AACD-002||[[A/ACD - FTX Policy]]
|- align="left"
|-
|7Cav-AACD-003||[[A/ACD - Reporting Deadlines]]
|- align="left"
|-
|7Cav-AACD-004||[[A/ACD - Weapon Qualifications]]
|- align="left"
|-
|7Cav-AACD-005||[[A/ACD - Supported Airframe Disclosure]]
|- align="left"
|- align="left"
|-
|}
|}


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!Element
!Element
!Patch
!Callsign
!Callsign
!Size
!Size
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|-
|-
|'''Company Headquarters'''
|'''Company Headquarters'''
| TBD
|Gunfighters
|Gunfighters
|HHQ Section
|HHQ Section
|Command Team including the Company Commander, Executive Officer and Company First Sergeant
|Company Commander: [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/4482/ CPT Jake Melk]  XO: Vacant  Company 1st Sergeant: [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3436/ 1SG Harry Dibdin]
|-
|-
|'''1st Platoon'''
|'''1st Platoon'''
|Centurians
| TBD
|Centurions
|Platoon
|Platoon
| 1st Platoon Leader: TBD 1st Platoon SGT: TBD
| 1st Platoon Leader: [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2209/ 2LT Daniel Harvey] 1st Platoon SGT: TBD
|-
|-
|Alpha Squad
|Alpha Squad
|[[File:A-1-a-acd.png|center|150px]]
|Spartans
|Spartans
|Squad
|Squad
|F-16C / F-14B / F/A-18C
|F-16C
|-
|Bravo Squad
|[[File:B-1-A-ACD​.png|center|150px]]
|Outlaws
|Squad
|F-16C
|-
|Charlie Squad
|[[File:C-1-a-acd.png|center|150px]]
|Cows
|Squad
|F-14B & F-4E
|-
|Delta Squad
|[[File:D-1-A-ACD​.png|center|150px]]
|Midwatch Wardens
|Squad
|F/A-18C & F-14B
|-
|2nd Platoon
|TBD
|Samurai
|Platoon
|2nd Platoon Leader: [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/4095/ 2LT Alison Swift] 2nd Platoon SGT: TBD
|-
|Alpha Squad
|[[File:A-2-A-ACD.png|center|150px]]
|Templar
|Squad
|Ground Attack Starter Section
|-
|-
|Bravo Squad
|Bravo Squad
|[[File:B-2-A-ACD.png|center|150px]]
|Vikings
|Vikings
|Squad
|Squad
|F/A-18C / F-16C​
|F/A-18C
|-
|-
|Charlie Squad
|Charlie Squad
|Cows
|[[File:C-2-A-ACD.png|center|150px]]
|Lancers
|Squad
|Squad
|AV-8B / A-10C / Rotary​
|F/A-18C
|-
|-
|Delta Squad
|Delta Squad
|N/A
|TBD
|TBD
|Squad
|Squad
|N/A
|TBD - Placeholder
|-
|-
|}
|}

Latest revision as of 08:07, 18 May 2026

Alpha Company
Staff
CO CPT Jake Melk
XO
COS
RSO
ROO
AG
AG
RFO
CSM
IMO
SGM
1SG 1SG Harry Dibdin
NCO
Aide to Alpha Company
Aide to the XO
Aide to the SecOps
IC
2IC
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
PL
PSG
Hierarchy
Superior Unit Auxiliary Combat Detachment
Reporting Units
Esprit De Corps
Unit Motto "Shit happens"


Mission

Alpha Company exists to build, sustain, and elevate the DCS World Area of Operations into a battalion-sized element, uniting highly coordinated sections into a lethal, combat effective force.

Military Occupational Specialties

Aviation Officer - 15A
Platoon Leader, Company CO/XO, Battalion CO/XO of a primary aviation unit.
Once a fixed wing aviator becomes qualified and fulfills ODS requirements, they are commissioned to enforce the 7th Cavalry's, Battalion's, as well as local, AO specific SOP. Aviation Officers lead their troopers to be successful in combat as well as successful within the 7th Cavalry. It is their duty to assume the mission of what is necessary for unit growth and sustainment within their scope of assignment and make informed risk decisions with overall impact in mind.
Enlisted Jet Aircraft Pilot - 155F Fixed Wing Aviator Warrant Officer - 155A
Enlisted Jet Aircraft Pilot (Non specific) Airplane pilot of a primary fixed wing unit and holds a WO rank.
Enlisted begin their career as a pilot assigned 155F, striving to achieve their wings and become qualified within the DCS Area of Operations. Once an aviator puts on their wings, and completes NCOA I & II, SAC, they assume the MOS 155T and become a Warrant Officer, the gold standard of fixed wing aviation. Warrant Officers are the staple of aviation within the 7th Cavalry, the subject matter experts and the future of their AO, providing critical leadership and knowledge to up and coming pilots.

Note: 15T and 153A will only be applied to section size elements of rotary aircraft.

Enlisted Rotary Crewman - 15T Rotary Aviator Warrant Officer - 153A
Pilots-in-training, Aircrew Members, and Crew Chiefs of a primary aviation unit. Helicopter pilot of a primary rotary wing unit and holds a WO rank.
Enlisted begin their career as a pilot assigned 15T, striving to achieve their wings and become qualified within the DCS Area of Operations.

Note: 15T will only be applied to section size elements of rotary aircraft.

Once an aviator puts on their wings, and completes NCOA I & II, SAC, they assume the MOS 153A and become a Warrant Officer, the gold standard of rotary wing aviation. Warrant Officers are the staple of aviation within the 7th Cavalry, the subject matter experts and the future of their AO, providing critical leadership and knowledge to up and coming pilots.

Air Superiority Doctrine

Differing from the operational tempo typical of standard infantry and combined arms formations, A/ACD conducts operations in accordance with an airpower-centric doctrine focused on establishing and exploiting control of the air over the battlefield. This is achieved through the deliberate integration of layered surface-to-air missile networks, electronic warfare, offensive and defensive counter-air operations, and the structured suppression or destruction of enemy air defense systems. Through disciplined communications plans, datalink integration, and radio coordination, A/ACD maintains situational awareness across the battlespace and allocates flights to exploit gaps in enemy coverage, defend friendly airspace, and deliver close air support where required. By disrupting, degrading, and destroying enemy aircraft, sensors, air defense systems, and supporting infrastructure, A/ACD enables the secure movement and sustainment of friendly air, land, and maritime forces. Resulting in elevated combat effectiveness of high-value assets such as AWACS and aerial refueling aircraft that creates the conditions necessary for friendly forces to seize and hold key regions of the operational area.

Wings

Each Trooper is expected to strive to achieve their wings and once awarded is eligible to receive a callsign. Each set of wings has a unique set of requirements.

Army Aviator Badge Senior Aviator Badge Master Aviator Badge
  • Passed ITW | Ground School Evaluation (GSE)
  • Passed ITW | Standard Communications Course Evaluation
  • Awarded Basic Aviator Badge
  • 20 DCS operations since award of Basic Aviator Badge
  • Graduated relevant Basic Airframe Course
  • Awarded Senior Aviator Badge
  • 30 DCS operations since award of Senior Aviator Badge
  • Qualified S7 Instructor

Traditions and History

Alpha Company is a sub-unit level organization of the Auxiliary Combat Detachment, 7th Cavalry Regiment. It was administratively known as A/ACD, this abbreviation is used in MILPACS and avatars. It is comprised of two platoons, 1/A/ACD, and 2/A/ACD.

History

Prior to October 2021, Alpha Company began operations in April 2020 as Detachment 5620, HHC, 7th Cavalry Regiment on a trial basis to determine future success. The Escape from Tarkov AO was the first home of A/ACD in the early days of the ACD Standup. They would be here from 15JUN21 until their departure as a group and subsequent stand down on 2APR22. Digital Combat Simulator, DCS, would move in just a month later. Due to unprecedented growth, Alpha Company was split from the Auxiliary Combat Detachment and formed the newly minted 3-7 Battalion on April 1st, 2024. This is the first time in the Cav's history with three individual battalions since its start in 2002. Alpha Company was subsequently deactivated that same day. Unfortunately, due to low membership, 3rd Battalion was stood down and the remaining members of DCS were transferred back to their original home, A/ACD. After 11 months of sustained efforts across 20 troopers, a recruitment drive was posted resulting in the more than doubled manpower, and subsequent split from 1 platoon in to 2, effectively establishing a company sized element of DCS Pilots.

Leadership

Rank Name Dates of Service
Captain Jake Melk 03NOV25 - Present
First Sergeant Maxwell Lombardi* 24SEP25 - 03NOV25
Captain Thomas Gann 17JAN25 - 24SEP25
Captain Jeffrey May 26MAY23 - 01APR24
First Lieutenant Jason Swagger* 25JUL22 - 24MAY23
Second Lieutenant Warrick Dracborne* 16OCT21 - 16FEB22
  • Denotes Acting Commander

Policies and Standard Operating Procedures

Document Number Policy Letters
7Cav-AACD-001 A/ACD - Position Vacancy Timeline SOP
7Cav-AACD-002 A/ACD - FTX Policy
7Cav-AACD-003 A/ACD - Reporting Deadlines
7Cav-AACD-004 A/ACD - Weapon Qualifications
7Cav-AACD-005 A/ACD - Supported Airframe Disclosure

Order of Battle

The Company consists of 1 Platoon.

Element Patch Callsign Size Role
Company Headquarters TBD Gunfighters HHQ Section Company Commander: CPT Jake Melk XO: Vacant Company 1st Sergeant: 1SG Harry Dibdin
1st Platoon TBD Centurions Platoon 1st Platoon Leader: 2LT Daniel Harvey 1st Platoon SGT: TBD
Alpha Squad
Spartans Squad F-16C
Bravo Squad
Outlaws Squad F-16C
Charlie Squad
Cows Squad F-14B & F-4E
Delta Squad
Midwatch Wardens Squad F/A-18C & F-14B
2nd Platoon TBD Samurai Platoon 2nd Platoon Leader: 2LT Alison Swift 2nd Platoon SGT: TBD
Alpha Squad
Templar Squad Ground Attack Starter Section
Bravo Squad
Vikings Squad F/A-18C
Charlie Squad
Lancers Squad F/A-18C
Delta Squad TBD TBD Squad TBD - Placeholder
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