Command Staff Call

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This is the Document Release Information
Article Number:	7CAV-POL-18
Scope:	Command Staff Call
Version:	Version 1.0
Effective Date:	20 JUN 20
Last Modified Date:	20 AUG 22
Approving Authority:	Regimental Commanding Officer
Point of Contact:	Regimental IMO

Introduction

The Command Staff Call (CSC) is a monthly call of all 7th Cavalry Regiment commanders and Staff. It is a coordination meeting, and allows key staff and commanders face time to brief the Regimental Commanding Officer on all matters pertaining to the operation of their unit, sub-unit, or department.

Required Attendance

The CSC is required for members who are listed below to attend. Personnel who miss multiple meetings could face administrative or disciplinary action. Key staff including Commanding Officers, and Branch-Heads are required to brief the Commander monthly as part of the CSC.

Notes

Members do not submit a Private Message (PM) if they cannot attend. Their attendance will be recorded automatically. Command Staff Calls are open to Sub-Unit and Departmental staff only, or their designate.

Someone from each HQ or staff branch element must be in attendance at every meeting. As long as one member is present, not all members are required to attend.

Required Attendance

Below is a list of all personnel who are required to attend.

Regimental Headquarters and Staff Branches

Below are required Staff and RHQ personnel.

Section	Role
General Staff	Regimental Commander
	Regimental Executive Officer
	Regimental Chief of Staff
	Regimental Recruiting Oversight Officer
	Regimental Information Management Officer
	Regimental Adjutant General
	Regimental Command Sergeant Major
S1 Personnel Administration	S1 1IC
	S1 2IC
S2 Security Operations	S2 1IC
	S2 2IC
	MP 1IC
	MP 2IC
S3 Operations	S3 1IC
	S3 2IC
S6/Information Management	S6 1IC
	S6 2IC
	WAG 1IC
	WAG 2IC
S7 Training	S7 1IC
	S7 2IC
Recruiting Oversight Office	RTC 1IC
	RTC 2IC
	RRD 1IC
	RRD 2IC
	S5 1IC
	S5 2IC
JAG	JAG 1IC

Operational Unit Requirements

Below are all required personnel for CSCs from Operational units.

Section	Role
1st Battalion HQ	Commanding Officer
	Executive Officer
	Sergeant Major
A/1-7 CAV	Company Commander
	Executive Officer
	First Sergeant
B/1-7 CAV	Company Commander
	Executive Officer
	First Sergeant
C/1-7 CAV	Company Commander
	Executive Officer
	First Sergeant
2nd Battalion HQ	Commanding Officer
	Executive Officer
	Sergeant Major
A/2-7 CAV	Company Commander
	Executive Officer
	First Sergeant
B/2-7 CAV	Company Commander
	Executive Officer
	First Sergeant
C/2-7 CAV	Company Commander
	Executive Officer
	First Sergeant
Auxiliary Combat Detachment HQ	Commanding Officer
	Executive Officer
	Sergeant Major
A/ACD CAV	Company Commander
	Executive Officer
	First Sergeant
B/ACD CAV	Company Commander
	Executive Officer
	First Sergeant
SP/SPD	SPD Coordinator
Reserves	Reserve 1IC
	Reserve 2IC

Meeting Format

The meeting is divided into 7 broad stages, beginning with an introduction, moving into briefings and announcements, and then closing.

Meeting Stage	Description
1. Opening Remarks	Opening remarks from Commander, CoS to address meeting attendees, and take attendance. S6 Rep will start recording.
2. Actions arising from the last Meeting	Address all previous points left un-settled and report on their progress.
3. Departmental reports and escalation (Subject to new process approval by Genstaff)	All department heads brief Commander on the status of their departments, ask questions and propose ideas.
4. Line-unit reports and escalations	All commanders brief the Regimental Commander on the status of their unit, raise issues, and ask questions.
5. Other Business	Commander and Staff raise any new Regimental points and announcements, or field questions.
6. Summary of Meeting	The Commander summarizes the meeting and member concerns.
7. Closing Remarks	The Commander and staff thank attendees, take any final questions and then end meeting.