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|SupUnit=[[Regimental Headquarters|Regimental HQ]]
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|CO=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/154/ COL Rip Tharen]
|CO= [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/21/ COL Justin Robbi]
|XO=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/156/ LTC Michael Rosefield]
|XO= [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/620/ MAJ Alan Lewis]
|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 1-7]]<br>[[Charlie Company C/1-7]]
|RepUnit=[[Alpha Company A/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 organisation of the [[7th Cavalry|7th Cavalry 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.
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[[Alpha Company A/1-7|'''Alpha Company''']] is tasked with providing Aviation support to the Battalion, both rotary and fixed wing. Members of Alpha Company are primarily MOS 153 and 155 (Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviators), supported by Army Aircrew. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the UH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47F 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.
'''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 two 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 two companies with distinct responsibilities.  


[[Bravo Troop B/1-7|'''Bravo Troop''']] is a multi-role Armored Troop which provides direct firepower to the Battalion through Armor, Mechanized Infantry, Cavalry and also provides Combat Service Support (CSS) and Health Service Support (HSS). The Troop operates a variety of armored fighting vehicles, including the M1A2 SEP V1 "Abrams" Main Battle Tank, M2A3 "Bradley" Infantry Fighting Vehicle, M1126 "Stryker" Infantry Carrier Vehicle, and a fleet of Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The Troop also maintains stores of Crew Served Weapons, Logistics vehicles, and ambulances. Members of Bravo Troop are 19K Armored Crewmen, 19D Cavalry Scouts, or 68W Combat Medics.
[[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.  


[[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.  
[[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 3.
 
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;"
|style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;" |'''Document Number'''
|+
|style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;" |'''Policy Letters'''
!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]]
|-
|-
| 7CAV-BATT1-001 || [[1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing AWOLs]]
|7CAV-BATT1-016
|-align=left
|[[1BN - Position Vacancy Timeline SOP]]
| 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 Loadout SOP]]
|-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-R-031 || [[Event Scheduling Guidance]]
|-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 2 Sub-units with distinct roles and responsibilities.  
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:100%; background:#ffffff;"
| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |'''Alpha Company 1-7 CAV'''
|+
| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |'''Bravo Troop 1-7 CAV'''
|style="width:33.33%; background:#ffd900;"|'''Alpha Company 1-7 CAV'''
| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |'''Charlie Company 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:CCoButton.png|175px|link=Charlie Company C/1-7]]
| style="width: 133%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |[[File:CCoButton.png|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 UH-60M Helicopter, AH-64D Attack Helicopter, MH-6 Littlebird Helicopter, CH-47F 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 Armored, Cavalry Scout, and Health Service Support/Combat Service Support. It has 2 Platoons: 1 Armored and HHS/CSS Platoon; and 1 Cavalry Scout Platoon. Bravo Troop Soldiers primarily operate the M1A2 Main Battle Tank, M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and M1126/M1127 Stryker.
|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.
| 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.
|}
|}


=1st Battalion Leadership=
=1st Battalion Leadership=
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:100%; background:#ffffff;"
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|'''Battalion Commanding Officer'''
|+
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|'''Battalion Executive Officer'''
|style="width:33.33%; background:#ffd900;"|'''Battalion Commanding Officer'''
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|'''Battalion Sergeant Major'''
|style="width:33.33%; background:#ffd900;"|'''Battalion Executive Officer'''
|style="width:33.33%; background:#ffd900;"|'''Battalion Sergeant Major'''
|-
|-
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[[File:COL_avatar.png]]
|[[File:COL_avatar.png]]
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[[File:LTC_avatar.png]]
|[[File:MAJ avatar.png]]
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[[File:SGM avatar.png]]
|[[File:SGM avatar.png]]
|-
|-
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/154/ Rip Tharen]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/21/ Justin Robbi]
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/156/ Michael Rosefield]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/620/ Alan Lewis]
| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/155/ Apollo Nexhex]
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/256/ Austin Schmidt]
|-
|-
| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|Colonel Rip Tharen enlisted into the 7th Cavalry in March 2017 as a 19K Armor Crewman, and was assigned to 1/B/1-7 CAV as an M1A2 Driver and Gunner. He was subsequently promoted to Specialist, Corporal and Sergeant and was assigned as a M1A2 Tank Commander. In April 2018, Colonel Tharen accepted a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in Armor. He has served in a number of command and staff positions including Company Commander, Company Executive Officer, and S3. He was assigned 1-7 CAV Battalion Commander in November 2019. He was promoted to his current rank in October, 2020.
|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; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|Lieutenant Colonel Michael Rosefield enlisted into the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment in September 2013. Upon completion of Basic Combat Training, he was assigned as an 11B Mechanized Infantryman in D/1-7 CAV. He completed a number of operational deployments as a soldier and Non-Commissioned Officer. In November 2016, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry, and assigned to 2d Platoon, B/1-7 CAV. Since commissioning he has served in a number of staff and command roles, including Company Executive Officer, and Company Commander of two companies. He was assigned Battalion Executive Officer in January, 2020.  
|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;"|Sergeant Major Apollo Nexhex enlisted in the 7th Cavalry in May 2016. Upon completion of Basic Combat Training and AIT, Sergeant Major Nexhex was promoted to Private First Class and assigned as a 68W Combat Medic to 3rd Platoon B/1-7 CAV. In April 2017 he completed the Non-Commissioned Officer's Academy and was promoted to Corporal. In 2018 he was assigned as a Combat Medic Squad Leader. Shortly after he was promoted to Staff Sergeant. In 2019 he was assigned Platoon Sergeant. In August 2019, he was assigned the B/1-7 CAV First Sergeant and promoted accordingly. Sergeant Major Nexhex has served as a trusted advisor and SME on HSS operations and has worked extensively with the Non-Commissioned Officer's Academy as an instructor. In April 2020 he was assigned to the 1-7 CAV Bn HQ as the Battalion Sergeant Major and promoted to his current rank.  
|}
|}


=Traditions and History=
=Traditions and History=
==Previous Battalion Commanders==
==Previous Battalion Commanders==
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:50%; background:#ffffff;"
| style="width: 75px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 75px; text-align: center;"|'''Rank'''
|+
| style="width: 200px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center;"|'''Name'''
!style="background:#ffd900;"|Rank
| style="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/21/ Justin Robbi]
|07JUN26 - Present
|-
|Colonel
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/795/ Adam Beiter]
|11MAR25 - 06JUN26
|-
|Lieutenant Colonel
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1746/ Joe Highman]
|05JAN25 - 10MAR25
|-
|Colonel
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/10/ Mike LaCombe]
|17JAN23 - 04JAN25
|-
|Colonel
|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/154/ Rip Tharen]
|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–Present
|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
|-
|-
| 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
|-
|-
| 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
|-
|-
|Colonel
|[https://milpacs2.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=6042 Marion Francis]
|27JAN08 - 19DEC08
|}
|}
? - Denotes incomplete MILPAC data

Latest revision as of 11:43, 15 August 2026

1st Battalion
Staff
CO COL Justin Robbi
XO MAJ Alan Lewis
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
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 two 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 two 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.

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 2 Sub-units with distinct roles and responsibilities.

Alpha Company 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. 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
Justin Robbi Alan Lewis Austin Schmidt
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 Justin Robbi 07JUN26 - Present
Colonel Adam Beiter 11MAR25 - 06JUN26
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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