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|UnitMotto="Tip of the Spear"
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Charlie Company, 1st Battalion is a light infantry company tasked with air assault and airborne operations. It is administratively known as C/1-7. The company is comprised of standard light infantry platoons.
'''Charlie Company''', 1st Battalion is an Infantry Company tasked with Air Assault and Airborne Operations. It is administratively known as C/1-7. The Company has two Platoons.
 
==Mission==
Charlie Company's primary mission is to insert on the flanks or rear of known enemy positions behind the main line of resistance, to conduct raids or seize objectives ahead of heavier, less mobile allied forces and then defend those areas till relieved or exfiltrate before being overwhelmed. If needed, we can also be deployed as regular motorized infantry, using HMMWVs and MRAPs.


Due to the nature of our missions and insertion methods, Charlie Company lacks organic logistics and high level medical personnel, as well as armored support or transports, most often light vehicles as well. Therefore, Charlie Company relies on close cooperation with allied air, logistics, artillery and medical units, for support by fire, transportation, medical treatment and recon.
=Mission=
The mission of the Charlie Company is to close with and destroy the enemy with direct fires. Because of the Airborne capability, Charlie Company can conduct disruption operations in the enemy's rear area.  


==Charlie Company MOS==
=Role=
Charlie Company is tasked to provide Airborne and Air Assault Infantry to the Combined Arms Battalion. This role provides the Combined Arms Battalion operational mobility through air delivery of a company sized infantry force. Charlie Company also provides a complex terrain operating capability. In Counter-Insurgency (COIN) Operations, Charlie Company Soldiers train to operate Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicles in a motorized role.
==Charlie Company Military Occupational Specialties==
Charlie Company only employs 11B Infantrymen.
===11B - Airborne Infantryman===
===11B - Airborne Infantryman===
[[File:CharliePic1.png|right|frame|Charlie Company soldiers form a chalk and await pickup from a CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter during a Field Training Exercise]]
[[File:CharliePic1.png|right|frame|Charlie Company soldiers form a chalk and await pickup from a CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter during a Field Training Exercise]]
The Military Occupational Specialty 11B Infantryman is responsible for closing with and destroying the enemy. They are experts in squad-level battle drills and employment of assigned weapon systems. In Charlie Company, Infantrymen specialize in both Air Assault and Airborne operations, while also performing traditional light infantry and motorized tasks. Each Infantry Platoon within Charlie Company is comprised of up to three Light Infantry Squads and one Weapons Squad.


As an infantryman within the Cavalry you are the backbone of our Combat forces. Charlie Company infantry are the tip of the spear, we are the elite. We can be deployed anywhere that's within flight range of an allied airfield and not plastered with hostile air defences.
A Light Infantry squad employs weapons including the M4A1 Carbine, the M249 Light Machinegun, the M320 Grenade Launcher, and the AT-4 recoilless launcher. These squads act as the primary assault and maneuver elements within the platoon.
This means we initially deploy without any heavy assets like Tanks, IFVs or even plain cars.
This means we always have a non-trivial walk through hostile terrain ahead of us, before we even get the enemy forces we actually intend to egange.
This means we have to bring everything we need, as support will always be unavailable exactly when you'd most like to have it.
 
Being able, as a unit, to endure without resupply, to survive without a CCP in hailing distance, to engage all possible threats with what we carry into battle on our shoulders is abolutely critical to mission success.
While friendly forces are often around, no guarantee can be given on if and when they'll be able to help us.
 
To be overcome these obstacles, we are experts at infantry combat. We can crack and kill everything from infantry to fortifications, vehicles and even Helos. We can fight on open ground, but preferably do so on urban or rugged terrain. The conditions of MOUT often deny or limit the enemy's use of the assets we do not have in the first place, such as vehicles and weapon emplacements.


We are also experts at tailoring our equipment to the needs of the mission. Typically an Airborne Squad has around 20 Frags (M67), 7 Rifles (M4), 2 - 3 grenade launchers (M320), 2 ARs (M249) as well as ammo and a variety of signals, tools and medical supplies. This can be supplemented with explosives, MMGs (M240) and shoulder launched weapons like the M72 and AT-4 for anti armor capability, the FIM-92 stinger against air vehicles and the M3 MAAWS that can be used in an AT role with its HEAT round and as an area effect weapon with its airburst-cabable HE round.
Each platoon also employs a Heavy Weapons Squad, which provides a base of fire for the rest of the platoon. These squads are trained to employ weapons systems such as the M240B Medium Machine Gun, the M3 Medium Anti-Armor Weapon System (MAAWS), and the FIM-92 Stinger Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) among others.
At some point you'll be able to employ all of these with lethal effectiveness.


Your training begins with all the essential skills needed to function as a member of an infantry Fire Team and Squad. It continues with the basic infantry battle drills and how to perform common tasks for infantry, such as conducting attacks, reconnaissance, combat patrols, defending critical positions and acting as a quick reaction force. Your training culminates in your ability to conduct coordinated airborne landings and air assaults into enemy held territories to seize or conduct raids on key objectives.
=Traditions and History=
Charlie Company has served in multiple roles in support of the 1st Battalion. The Company is currently assigned as Airborne / Air Assault Infantry. The Company was officially re-designated "Airborne" in 2017. Prior to 2017, the Company was strictly Light Infantry. From 2009 - 2011, the Company was Mechanized Infantry and Armored, before these duties were transferred to Bravo Company.  


==Composition==
Because of the Airborne designation, Soldiers of the Company refer to themselves as the "Tip of the Spear". This is because Airborne forces are capable of inserting into the enemy's rear area to disrupt their rear area operations ahead of a main mechanized force. Soldiers of the Company who successfully complete the Basic Airborne Course, also known as Airborne School are authorized to wear the Maroon Beret with the Regimental Flash.
* http://i.imgur.com/JYcl5vx.png '''1st Platoon''' (Airborne/Light Infantry)
[[File:2LTMackey PortraitSmall.png|left|frame|2LT (at the time) Alex Mackey, a Platoon Leader in Charlie Company wears the distinctive Maroon Beret]]
* http://i.imgur.com/JYcl5vx.png '''2nd Platoon''' (Airborne/Light Infantry)
===Leadership===
The following is a list of Company Commanders beginning with the most recent.
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/795/ Adam Beiter]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/11/ Alex Mackey]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |19 Aug 2023– 04 Sep 2024
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/10/ Gray Phoenix]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |04 Mar 2022–18 Aug 2023
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/10/ Mike LaCombe]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |20 Jan 2020–28 Feb 2022
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/156/ Michael Rosefield]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |25 Nov 2018 - 20 Jan 2020
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/37/ Nicholas Wildfire]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |29 Oct 2018 - 25 Nov 2018
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/631/ Delvanoc (Shane) Carter]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |29 Apr 2018 - 29 Oct 2018
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=4976 Osman Aizen]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |18 Jul 2015 - 29 Apr 2018
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/5/ Stefan Baeder]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |31 May 2014 - 17 Jul 2015
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/4/ Cameron Burgundy]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |11 Aug 2013 - 29 Aug 2013
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=2976 Jake Clarke]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |04 Jul 2012 - 09 Aug 2013
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/402/ Zachary Larouche]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |25 Oct 2011 - 31 Oct 2012
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=2778 Don Nichols]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |15 Aug 2009 - 16 Jan 2010
|-
| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=328 Thiago Scout]
| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |10 Aug 2009 - 15 Aug 2009
|-
|}


=Order of Battle=
The Company consists of 2 Airborne Infantry Platoons, and a Headquarters Section.
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[[Category:Combat Unit]]

Latest revision as of 14:58, 5 September 2024

Charlie Company (C/1-7)
Staff
CO MAJ Adam Beiter
XO
COS
ROO
AG
CSM
IMO
SGM
1SG 1SG Jones Jupiter
NCO
Aide to Charlie Company (C/1-7)
IC
2IC
PL
PSG
Hierarchy
Superior Unit 1st Battalion HQ
Reporting Units
Esprit De Corps
Unit Motto "Tip of the Spear"


Charlie Company, 1st Battalion is an Infantry Company tasked with Air Assault and Airborne Operations. It is administratively known as C/1-7. The Company has two Platoons.

Mission

The mission of the Charlie Company is to close with and destroy the enemy with direct fires. Because of the Airborne capability, Charlie Company can conduct disruption operations in the enemy's rear area.

Role

Charlie Company is tasked to provide Airborne and Air Assault Infantry to the Combined Arms Battalion. This role provides the Combined Arms Battalion operational mobility through air delivery of a company sized infantry force. Charlie Company also provides a complex terrain operating capability. In Counter-Insurgency (COIN) Operations, Charlie Company Soldiers train to operate Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicles in a motorized role.

Charlie Company Military Occupational Specialties

Charlie Company only employs 11B Infantrymen.

11B - Airborne Infantryman

Charlie Company soldiers form a chalk and await pickup from a CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter during a Field Training Exercise

The Military Occupational Specialty 11B Infantryman is responsible for closing with and destroying the enemy. They are experts in squad-level battle drills and employment of assigned weapon systems. In Charlie Company, Infantrymen specialize in both Air Assault and Airborne operations, while also performing traditional light infantry and motorized tasks. Each Infantry Platoon within Charlie Company is comprised of up to three Light Infantry Squads and one Weapons Squad.

A Light Infantry squad employs weapons including the M4A1 Carbine, the M249 Light Machinegun, the M320 Grenade Launcher, and the AT-4 recoilless launcher. These squads act as the primary assault and maneuver elements within the platoon.

Each platoon also employs a Heavy Weapons Squad, which provides a base of fire for the rest of the platoon. These squads are trained to employ weapons systems such as the M240B Medium Machine Gun, the M3 Medium Anti-Armor Weapon System (MAAWS), and the FIM-92 Stinger Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) among others.

Traditions and History

Charlie Company has served in multiple roles in support of the 1st Battalion. The Company is currently assigned as Airborne / Air Assault Infantry. The Company was officially re-designated "Airborne" in 2017. Prior to 2017, the Company was strictly Light Infantry. From 2009 - 2011, the Company was Mechanized Infantry and Armored, before these duties were transferred to Bravo Company.

Because of the Airborne designation, Soldiers of the Company refer to themselves as the "Tip of the Spear". This is because Airborne forces are capable of inserting into the enemy's rear area to disrupt their rear area operations ahead of a main mechanized force. Soldiers of the Company who successfully complete the Basic Airborne Course, also known as Airborne School are authorized to wear the Maroon Beret with the Regimental Flash.

2LT (at the time) Alex Mackey, a Platoon Leader in Charlie Company wears the distinctive Maroon Beret

Leadership

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

Rank Name Dates of Service
Major Adam Beiter 04 Sep 2024 – Present
Major Alex Mackey 19 Aug 2023– 04 Sep 2024
Major Gray Phoenix 04 Mar 2022–18 Aug 2023
Major Mike LaCombe 20 Jan 2020–28 Feb 2022
Major Michael Rosefield 25 Nov 2018 - 20 Jan 2020
Major Nicholas Wildfire 29 Oct 2018 - 25 Nov 2018
Major Delvanoc (Shane) Carter 29 Apr 2018 - 29 Oct 2018
Major Osman Aizen 18 Jul 2015 - 29 Apr 2018
Major Stefan Baeder 31 May 2014 - 17 Jul 2015
Major Cameron Burgundy 11 Aug 2013 - 29 Aug 2013
Major Jake Clarke 04 Jul 2012 - 09 Aug 2013
Major Zachary Larouche 25 Oct 2011 - 31 Oct 2012
Major Don Nichols 15 Aug 2009 - 16 Jan 2010
Major Thiago Scout 10 Aug 2009 - 15 Aug 2009

Order of Battle

The Company consists of 2 Airborne Infantry Platoons, and a Headquarters Section.

Element Callsign Size Role
Company Headquarters Hitman Section Company Command Team of C Company, including the Company Commander, Executive Officer and Company First Sergeant
1st Platoon Bandit Platoon Airborne Infantry Platoon, force-generates and force-employs Airborne Infantry Soldiers in support of the Combined Arms Battalion
2nd Platoon Misfit Platoon Airborne Infantry Platoon, force-generates and force-employs Airborne Infantry Soldiers in support of the Combined Arms Battalion
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