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Revision as of 03:03, 19 July 2025
| 1st Battalion | |
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| Staff | |
| CO | COL Adam Beiter |
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| XO | LTC Justin Robbi |
| SGM | SGM Austin Schmidt |
| Hierarchy | |
| Superior Unit | Regimental HQ |
| Reporting Units | Alpha Company A/1-7 Bravo Troop B/1-7 Charlie Company C/1-7 Delta Company D/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, which is 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 four 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 the 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 three companies with distinct responsibilities.
Alpha Company is tasked with providing Aviation support & Indirect Fire support services to the Battalion, including rotary-wing, artillery batteries, forward air controllers, and forward observers. Members of Alpha Company are primarily MOS 153A, 13U, 13F (Rotary-wing, Field Artillerymen, and Forward Observers), 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.
Bravo Troop is a multi-role mechanized Troop which provides direct firepower to the Battalion through Mechanized Infantry, while also providing Combat Support (CSS). The Troop operates from armored personnel carriers and smaller, faster road vehicles for transport and support. The Combat Support Service arms operate armored personal carriers and transport vehicles Members of Bravo Troop are 19M Mechanized Infantrymen or 12B Combat Engineers and Logistics.
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.
Delta Company is a Light Infantry Company, which provides rapid reaction and complex terrain operating capability to the 1st Battalion. The Company is a sister Company to Charlie Company where the two of them are working partners in an ever advancing environment within Arma Reforger. Delta Companies history draws back to 2014 and 2016 when they were a Vietnam Era Company and now with its newest iteration it will be fully divested in Reforger and ArmA 4. Their MOS is 11B infantrymen.
1st Battalion's Area of Operation (AO) is currently Arma Reforger.
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-BATT1-012 | 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-R-030 | Regimental Events and Meetings |
Sub-Units
1st Battalion has 4 Sub-units with distinct roles and responsibilities.
| Alpha Company 1-7 CAV | Bravo Troop 1-7 CAV | Charlie Company 1-7 CAV | Delta Company 1-7 CAV |
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| Alpha Company is the Aviation and Combat Support Company in the 1st Battalion. It provides rotary wing Army Aviators and Field Artillerymen. 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. | Bravo Troop is a composite Troop comprised of Mechanized Infantry and Combat Service Support. It has 2 Platoons: 1 CSS Platoon callsign HELIOS and 1 Mechanized Infantry Platoon callsign VIKING. Bravo Troop Soldiers primarily operate the LAV-25's/Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The CSS platoon consists of logistical and combat engineering roles to support ground forces. | 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. | Delta Company is a Light Infantry Company, which provides rapid reaction and complex terrain operating capability to the 1st Battalion. The Company is a sister Company to Charlie Company where the two of them are working partners in an ever advancing environment within Arma Reforger. Delta Companies history draws back to 2014 and 2016 when they were a Vietnam Era Company and now with its newest iteration it will be fully divested in Reforger and ArmA 4. Their MOS is 11B infantrymen. |
1st Battalion Leadership
| Battalion Commanding Officer | Battalion Executive Officer | Battalion Sergeant Major |
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| Adam Beiter | Justin Robbi | Austin Schmidt |
| Colonel Adam Beiter joined the 7th Cavalry in April 2021 and has served his entire time inside of Charlie Company 1-7 until his promotion to Battalion XO and later CO in March of 2025. While inside Charlie Company, he served as a squad leader inside 3/2/C/1-7 until his promotion to platoon leader of 1/C/1-7 then later transferred to 2/C/1-7. The Lieutenant Colonel later served as Charlie Company XO and CO until his promotion to Battalion Staff. Serving in these areas earned him multiple awards such as; 2 Defense Distinguished Service Medals, 2 Silver Stars, Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal, Army Aviators Badge and 8 Unit Citation Medals. | 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 prior to 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 | Adam Beiter | 11 Mar 2025 - Present |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Joe Highman | 05 Jan 2025 - 10 Mar 2025 |
| Colonel | Mike LaCombe | 17 Jan 2023 - 04 Jan 2025 |
| Colonel | Rip Tharen | 01 Nov 2019 - 12 Dec 2022 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | David Walsh | 08 Sep 2019 - 01 Nov 2019 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Ben Tully | 08 Apr 2019 - 02 Sep 2019 |
| Colonel | Stefan Baeder | 14 Apr 2018 - 08 Apr 2019 |
| Colonel | Alexander Grgich | 15 Feb 2016 - 08 Apr 2018 |
| Colonel | Cameron Burgundy | 29 Aug 2013 - 14 Feb 2016 |
| Major | Brian Crossfit | 30 Jun 2013 - 30 Aug 2013 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Michael Grimshaw | 04 Dec 2012 - 30 Aug 2013 |
| Colonel | James Rogue | 26 Oct 2011 - 04 Dec 2012 |
| Colonel | Harm Kleinman | 17 Nov 2010 - 26 Oct 2011 |
| Colonel | John Chance | 30 Sep 2010 - 17 Nov 2010 |
| Major | John _P_ | 04 Aug 2010 - 30 Sep 2010 |
| Major | Stephen Carter | 16 Jan 2010 - 06 Mar 2010 |
| Colonel | Mack Whitey | 19 Sep 2009 - 15 Jan 2010 |
| Colonel | Mack Whitey | 03 Jul 2009 - 24 Aug 2009 |
| Colonel | Marion Francis | 27 Jan 2008 - 19 Dec 2008 |