2nd Battalion

2nd Battalion
Staff
CO	LTC Ross Strider
XO	LTC Jay Cameron
COS
RSO
ROO
AG
AG
RFO
CSM
IMO
SGM	SGM Thomas Komar
1SG
NCO
Aide to 2nd Battalion
Aide to the XO
Aide to the SecOps
IC
2IC
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
PL
PSG
Hierarchy
Superior Unit	Regimental HQ
Reporting Units	Able Company A/2-7 Baker Company B/2-7 Charlie Company C/2-7 Easy Company E/2-7
Esprit De Corps
Unit Motto	Brotherhood, Integrity, Structure

2nd Battalion is a unit-level organization of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. It is administratively known as 2-7, this abbreviation is used in MILPACs and the Forums. 2-7 is currently comprised of four (4) Companies: Able, Baker, Charlie, and Easy Company. 2nd Battalion's Area of Operation (AO) is currently Hell Let Loose on PC.

Policies and Standard Operating Procedures

Document Number	Policy Letters
7CAV-BATT2-001	2BN Event Policy
7CAV-BATT2-002	2BN Weapon Qualifications
7CAV-BATT2-003	2BN OTQ Policy
7CAV-BATT2-004	2BN Proposal Escalation SOP
7CAV-BATT2-005	2BN VIP Access
7CAV-BATT2-006	2BN Platoon Staff Expectations
7CAV-BATT2-007	2BN Company Staff Expectations

Introduction

The main mission of the 2nd Battalion in the 7th Cavalry regiment is to provide a sense of brotherhood, integrity, and structure for all it's members, while in a mature and respectful environment playing the supported games that everyone loves.

• Brotherhood - The bond between trooper (both enlisted and commissioned), grow through the time playing together, to where everyone feels that they belong.
• Integrity - It is vastly important that every trooper holds a high degree of integrity while in the Cavalry, which should then translate over into the real world. From being at a section practice every week to attending to more specific duties, a trooper must have a great deal of honesty.
• Structure - Even though often we as a group can be laid back, there is always a sense of structure throughout the ranks. There is a time and place both to goof off and to get down to business. Here in 2nd Battalion, it is crucial that everything is kept tidy and structurally sound.

Sub-Units

Able Company A/2-7	Baker Company B/2-7	Charlie Company C/2-7	Easy Company E/2-7
Able Company is a combined-arms Company assigned to the Hell Let Loose (HLL) Area of Operations. It currently employs Infantry in a WW2 environment.	Baker Company is a combined-arms Company assigned to the Hell Let Loose (HLL) Area of Operations. It currently employs Infantry in a WW2 environment.	Charlie Company is also a combined-arms Company assigned to the Hell Let Loose (HLL) Area of Operations. It also currently employs Armor crewman in a WW2 environment.	Easy Company is a combined-arms Company assigned to the Hell Let Loose (HLL) Area of Operations. It currently employs Infantry in a WW2 environment.

Approved MOS's

Hell Let Loose

• Able Company - 11B (Infantry)
• Baker Company - 11B (Infantry & Airborne)
• Charlie Company - 19K (Armor Crewman)
• Easy Company - 11B (Infantry)

2nd Battalion Leadership

Battalion Commanding Officer	Battalion Executive Officer	Battalion Sergeant Major
Ross Strider	Jay Cameron	Thomas Komar
Lieutenant Colonel Ross Strider enlisted in the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment on May 26th, 2020. Since then he has served in a wide variety of NCO and command roles. He was appointed Battalion Commanding Officer on 07 Apr 2025.	Lieutenant Colonel Jay Cameron enlisted in the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment on July 26th, 2021. Since then he has served as Platoon Leader and Executive Officer in B/2-7, and Commanding Officer of E/2-7. He was appointed Battalion Executive Officer on 26 Apr 2025.	Sergeant Major Thomas Komar enlisted in the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment on March 13th, 2020. Since then he has served in a wide variety of command and staff NCO roles including his most recent post as First Sergeant of A/2-7. He was appointed Battalion Sergeant Major on 28 June 2024.

Traditions and History

2nd Battalion, being the original and oldest Battalion has created a number of historical milestones and events.

Distinguished Former 2nd Battalion Troopers

Below is a description of former 2nd Battalion troopers who have been inducted onto the Wall of Honor

Sergeant Major Bill West

Sergeant Major Bill West joined the 7th Cav in December 2019 and served honorably until his retirement on 02 June 2024, and shortly thereafter he was inducted onto the Wall of Honor as the first member of 2-7 to have been inducted. Sergeant Major West served as the battalion sergeant major from 25 March 2022 until his retirement. During his time in the Cav he also served with distinction in S1 uniforms, being awarded two Defense Superior Service Medals and a Meritorious Service Medal for his contributions to the department. He also received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for being named Regimental NCO of the Year for 2023. Sergeant Major West had completed over 300 combat missions by the time he retired, showing his dedication to the Cav and being an active participant in the events occurring across the regiment.

Colonel John Hayes

Colonel John Hayes joined the 7th Cav in 2020 and served with distinction until his retirement on 06 April 2025. Colonel Hayes served as the commander of 2-7 at the time of his retirement, he also served with distinction in various secondary billets such as WAG 1IC, S1 Uniforms, S2 Investigator, S6 Forums Staff, and S7 HLL SOI Instructor. Colonel Hayes received multiple awards for his contributions not only to the Cav, but for caring for the wellbeing of his fellow troopers as well. Colonel Hayes' service to the Cav and to those around him serve as an inspiration for troopers throughout the regiment.

Hell Let Loose Training Camp Assistance

In late July 2020, Members of Able Company and Charlie Company were informed a member of the Hell Let Loose Training Camp (HLLTC) named Chef was seriously injured in real life. The individual's recovery time was assessed to be significant. In recognition for the support HLLTC had provided to the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment, several members of both HLL Companies decided that they should assist him. Several members provided assistance directly to the family of Chef, going far beyond their duties in the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. This event captured the attention of the 2nd Battalion Executive Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Zachary Larouche, and the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment at large. He wrote in a signed letter: "Let this show what a community will do when met with adversity, and what will happen when a few dedicated members step up to in their own small way to make our community great.". The letter was jointly signed by the Regimental Commanding Officer, General John Chance.

2nd Battalion Commanders

Rank	Name	Dates of Service
Lieutenant Colonel	Ross Strider	07 Apr 2025 - Present
Colonel	John Hayes	04 Jan 2025 - 06 Apr 2025
Colonel	Yvon Rob	07 Aug 2022 - 04 Jan 2025
Colonel	Maxwell Lombardi	03 Apr 2022 - 20 Jun 2022
Colonel	Zachary Larouche	20 Mar 2021 - 03 Apr 2022
Colonel	Bryden Parsons	29 Sep 2019 - 19 Mar 2021
Colonel	Mac Way	16 Nov 2015 - 11 Jan 2017
Colonel	Rafal Walusiak	13 Jul 2014 - 9 Nov 2015
Colonel	Tony Aviles	10 Feb 2014 - 10 Jul 2014
Colonel	Sherlock Holmes	29 Oct 2011 - 10 Feb 2014
Colonel	Wayne Roark	01 Oct 2011 - 28 Oct 2011
Lieutenant Colonel	Mike Kal	29 May 2011 - 08 Aug 2011
Lieutenant Colonel	Samuel Medic	25 May 2011 - 29 May 2011
Major	Samuel Medic	02 Jan 2011 - 13 Mar 2011
Major	Frank Ferdinand	30 Sep 2010 - 28 Oct 2010