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[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/430/ Colonel Ross Strider] enlisted in the 7th Cavalry on 26 May 2020 and served with honor and distinction until his retirement on 13 November 2025. At the time of his retirement, Colonel Strider was serving as the Commanding Officer of Second Battalion. Throughout his career, he also | [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/430/ Colonel Ross Strider] enlisted in the 7th Cavalry on 26 May 2020 and served with honor and distinction until his retirement on 13 November 2025. At the time of his retirement, Colonel Strider was serving as the Commanding Officer of Second Battalion. Throughout his career, he also served in several key leadership roles, including Commanding Officer of Charlie Company, Second Battalion; S6 Second in Command; and S7 Lead Instructor for Hell Let Loose. | ||
===Hell Let Loose Training Camp Assistance=== | ===Hell Let Loose Training Camp Assistance=== | ||
Revision as of 22:43, 10 December 2025
| 2nd Battalion | |
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| Staff | |
| CO | COL Jay Cameron |
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| XO | LTC Calvin Mix |
| SGM | TBD |
| Hierarchy | |
| Superior Unit | Regimental HQ |
| Reporting Units | Able Company A/2-7 Baker Company B/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 three(3) Companies: Able, Baker, 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 |
| 7CAV-BATT2-008 | 2BN Section Staff Expectations |
| 7CAV-BATT2-010 | 2BN Nexus/CRCON User Groups & Access Request |
| 7CAV-BATT2-011 | 2BN Nexus/CRCON Staff Procedures |
| 7CAV-BATT2-012 | 2BN Nexus/CRCON Configuration |
| 7CAV-BATT2-013 | 2BN SP Attendance/Make-Up Policy |
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 | Easy Company E/2-7 |
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| Able Company is an infantry Company assigned to the Hell Let Loose (HLL) Area of Operations. It currently employs Infantry in a WW2 environment. | Baker Company is an infantry Company assigned to the Hell Let Loose (HLL) Area of Operations. It currently employs Infantry 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, Combat Engineers, and Armor Crewman in a WW2 environment. |
Approved MOS's
Hell Let Loose
- Able Company - 11B (Infantry)
- Baker Company - 11B (Infantry)
- Easy Company - 11B (Infantry) & 12B (Combat Engineers) & 19K (Armor Crewman)
2nd Battalion Leadership
| Battalion Commanding Officer | Battalion Executive Officer | Battalion Sergeant Major |
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| Jay Cameron | Calvin Mix | |
| 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 April 2025, and assigned Battalion Commander on 14 November 2025 | Lieutenant Colonel Calvin Mix |
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.
Colonel Ross Strider
Colonel Ross Strider enlisted in the 7th Cavalry on 26 May 2020 and served with honor and distinction until his retirement on 13 November 2025. At the time of his retirement, Colonel Strider was serving as the Commanding Officer of Second Battalion. Throughout his career, he also served in several key leadership roles, including Commanding Officer of Charlie Company, Second Battalion; S6 Second in Command; and S7 Lead Instructor for Hell Let Loose.
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 |
| Colonel | Jay Cameron | 14 Nov 2025 - Present |
| Colonel | Ross Strider | 07 Apr 2025 - 13 Nov 2025 |
| 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 |
| Major | Tony Aviles | 08 Aug 2011 - 01 Oct 2011 |
| Major | 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 | Wayne Roark | 28 Oct 2010 - 02 Jan 2011 |
| Major | Frank Ferdinand | 30 Sep 2010 - 28 Oct 2010 |
| Colonel | John T Chance | 16 Jan 2010 - 30 Sep 2010 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Filipe Afonso | 18 Nov 2009 - 16 Jan 2010 |
| Captain | Richard Lewis | 07 Sep 2009 - 18 Nov 2009 |
| Brigadier General | Scott Unix | 09 Jan 2009 - 07 Sep 2009* |
| Colonel | FroztyEd | 25 Aug 2008 - 7 May 2008* |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Nassor | 15 Jun 2008 - 25 Aug 2008* |
| General | Shadow | 29 May 2008 - 15 Jul 2008* |
| Major General | Francis Marion | 01 Aug 2006 - 01 Feb 2007 |
A * denotes that there is some conflicting information regarding dates. All dates are verified through the MILPACs system they had back then.