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==Beliefs== | ==Beliefs== | ||
*SERVICE BEFORE SELF | *<b>SERVICE BEFORE SELF</b> | ||
::A 3-7's Pilot's professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Every Pilot is expected to have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control and possess respect for the beliefs, authority and worth of others. | ::A 3-7's Pilot's professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Every Pilot is expected to have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control and possess respect for the beliefs, authority and worth of others. | ||
*EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO | *<b>EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO</b> | ||
::A 3-7 Pilot strives for continual improvement in self and service in order to propel 3-7 further and to achieve greater accomplishment and performance for themselves and the 7th Cav. | ::A 3-7 Pilot strives for continual improvement in self and service in order to propel 3-7 further and to achieve greater accomplishment and performance for themselves and the 7th Cav. | ||
*INTEGRITY FIRST | *<b>INTEGRITY FIRST</b> | ||
::A 3-7 Pilot is a person of integrity, courage and conviction. They must be willing to control their impulses and exercise courage, honesty, and accountability in order to do what is right even when no one is looking. | ::A 3-7 Pilot is a person of integrity, courage and conviction. They must be willing to control their impulses and exercise courage, honesty, and accountability in order to do what is right even when no one is looking. | ||
*SERVICE BEFORE SELF | *<b>SERVICE BEFORE SELF</b> | ||
::A 3-7 Pilot's professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Every Pilot is expected to have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control and possess respect for the beliefs, authority and worth of others. | ::A 3-7 Pilot's professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Every Pilot is expected to have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control and possess respect for the beliefs, authority and worth of others. | ||
*EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO | *<b>EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO</b> | ||
::A 3-7 Pilot strives for continual improvement in self and service in order to propel 3-7 further and to achieve greater accomplishment and performance for themselves and the 7th Cav. | ::A 3-7 Pilot strives for continual improvement in self and service in order to propel 3-7 further and to achieve greater accomplishment and performance for themselves and the 7th Cav. | ||
=Policies and Standard Operating Procedures= | =Policies and Standard Operating Procedures= | ||
Revision as of 16:26, 15 March 2024
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| 3rd Battalion | |
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| Staff | |
| CO | [Vacant] |
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| XO | [Vacant] |
| SGM | [Vacant] |
| Hierarchy | |
| Superior Unit | Regimental HQ |
| Reporting Units | Alpha Company A/3-7 Bravo Company B/3-7 |
| Esprit De Corps | |
| Unit Motto | "Fly, Flight, Win" |
3rd Battalion is a unit-level organization of the 7th Cavalry Regiment. It is administratively known as 3–7, which is the abbreviation used in MILPACs and the Forums. 3-7 is the home of Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, and is currently comprised of two Companies; Alpha and Bravo. 3-7 is considered the pinnacle of aviation simulation in the 7th Cavalry Regiment.
Alpha Company A/3-7 is largely naval in nature, the bulk of the company is being comprised of F/A-18C “Hornet” and F-14B “Tomcat” Carrier based aircraft whilst the remainder of the Company fields the A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, The AV-8B Harrier, and the Support section. The Support section provides many functions that serve to provide deeper and immersive gameplay including: Air traffic control, Marshall and Landing signal officers, C2 Command & Control, Advanced warning and control system, and flight logistics utilizing aircraft including the UH-60 Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter, and the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft.
Bravo Company A/3-7 is land based, the bulk of the company is comprised of F-16C “Viper” and F-15E “Mudhen” aircraft whilst the remainder of the Company fields the AH-64D “Apache” Attack helicopter. Bravo Company is also home to “Front-seater”/ “Back-seater” MOS; The Co-Pilot Gunner (CP/G) of the Apache, and the Weapons System Officer (WSO) of the Mudhen. These aircraft provide extremely powerful Air to Air and all weather capabilities as well as synergy for combined attack tactics utilizing their multicrew capabilities.
3rd Battalion's Area of Operation (AO) is DCS
Sub-Units
3rd Battalion has 2 Sub-units with distinct roles and responsibilities.
| Alpha Company 3-7 CAV | Bravo Company 3-7 CAV |
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| Alpha Company serves as the naval and support section. Alpha flies the F/A-18C “Hornet” and F-14B “Tomcat” Carrier based aircraft whilst the remainder of the Company fields the A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, And the AV-8B Harrier. The Support section provides many functions that serve to provide deeper and immersive gameplay including: Air traffic control, Marshall and Landing signal officers, C2 Command & Control, Advanced warning and control system, and flight logistics utilizing aircraft including the UH-60 Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter, and the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft | Bravo Company serves as the USAF and Army section. Bravo flies the F-16C “Viper” and F-15E “Mudhen”, and the AH-64D “Apache” Attack helicopter. Bravo Company is also home to “Front-seater”/ “Back-seater” MOS; The Co-Pilot Gunner (CP/G) of the Apache, and the Weapons System Officer (WSO) of the Mudhen. These aircraft provide extremely powerful Air to Air and all weather capabilities as well as synergy for combined attack tactics utilizing their multicrew capabilities. |
3-7 Vision Statement
The 7th Cav 3-7 battalion will strive to be the world’s preeminent force in the digital combat simulator community We will achieve that distinction by maintaining our objective of vigilance, training, accountability and remaining true to our mission statement: To fly, fight, and win…and through innovation, training and accountability become recognized as the best digital combat simulator group in the world. Fueled by Innovation and through shared core values, key capabilities and upholding our pilot’s Creed, we will continue to achieve our mission and aim high in all we do.
3-7 Core Values
- 3-7 Integrity First
- A 3-7 Pilot is a person of integrity, courage and conviction. They must be willing to control their impulses and exercise courage, honesty and accountability in order to do what is right even when no one is looking.
- Service Before Self
- A 3-7 Pilot's professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Every Pilot is expected to have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control and possess respect for the beliefs, authority and worth of others.
- Excellence In All We Do
- A 3-7 Pilot strives for continual improvement in self and service in order to propel 3-7 further and to achieve greater accomplishment and performance for themselves and the 7th Cav.
3-7 Mission Statement
- To fly, fight, and win....And through innovation, training and accountability become recognized as the best digital combat simulator group in the world.
3-7 Pilots Creed
We share an unbreakable trust and the will to never give up. The Pilot's Creed is our promise to the 7th Cav and our brothers.
I AM A WARRIOR. I HAVE ANSWERED THE CAV’S CALL. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT. MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN. I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE, A TRADITION OF HONOR, AND A LEGACY OF VALOR. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT. GUARDIAN OF OUR 7TH CAV VALUES, THE 7th CAV’S SWORD AND SHIELD, ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER. I DEFEND THE 7th CAV AIRSPACE WITH MY LIFE. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT. WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. I WILL NEVER LEAVE A PILOT BEHIND, I WILL NEVER FALTER,
AND I WILL NOT FAIL.Beliefs
- SERVICE BEFORE SELF
- A 3-7's Pilot's professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Every Pilot is expected to have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control and possess respect for the beliefs, authority and worth of others.
- EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO
- A 3-7 Pilot strives for continual improvement in self and service in order to propel 3-7 further and to achieve greater accomplishment and performance for themselves and the 7th Cav.
- INTEGRITY FIRST
- A 3-7 Pilot is a person of integrity, courage and conviction. They must be willing to control their impulses and exercise courage, honesty, and accountability in order to do what is right even when no one is looking.
- SERVICE BEFORE SELF
- A 3-7 Pilot's professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Every Pilot is expected to have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control and possess respect for the beliefs, authority and worth of others.
- EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO
- A 3-7 Pilot strives for continual improvement in self and service in order to propel 3-7 further and to achieve greater accomplishment and performance for themselves and the 7th Cav.
Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
| Document Number | Policy Letters |
| 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-BATT1-011 | 1BN Arma 3 Units Page |
| 7CAV-BATT1-012 | 1BN Trooper Transfer Process |
| 7CAV-BATT1-013 | 1BN Section Practice Makeup Policy |
| 7CAV-R-031 | Event Scheduling Guidance |
3rd Battalion Leadership
| Battalion Commanding Officer | Battalion Executive Officer | Battalion Sergeant Major |
| [[File:]] | [[File:]] | [[File:]] |
| [Vacant] | [Vacant] | [Vacant] |
| Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
Traditions and History
Previous Battalion Commanders
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
| Vacant | [Vacant] | Vacant |