Steven Traycer

Steven Traycer
Born	February, 2, 1965
Passed	November 18, 2017 (aged 52)
Positions Held	Judge Advocate General Clerk, Judge Advocate General Attorney, Chief Judge Advocate General, B/2-7 Commanding Officer
Time of Service	September 6, 2009 - September 29, 2013
Rank	Brigadier General
Unit	Judge Advocate General Corps
Awards	Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Army Meritorious Unit Citation with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Superior Unit Citation
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I just want to spend my time helping others, doing what is right, and making sure others are okay so I can be there for them for their sake.

—Brigadier General Steven Traycer

Steven Traycer (February 2, 1965 - November 18, 2017) was a member of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. Traycer served with distinction in the Judge Advocate General Corps, being credited for founding the basic disciplinary process which developed into the current regimental disciplinary process. Traycer additionally served as commander of Bravo Company, Second Battalion.

7th Cavalry Career

Enlistment and 2nd Battalion Service

Traycer enlisted in the 7th Cavalry on the 28th of August in 2009 and graduated bootcamp on the 6th of September. Traycer spent the first month of his 7th Cavalry career in Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion before transferring to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion where he would remain for the next 2 years.

Traycer distinguished himself for the month of February, 2010 in which he was awarded enlisted trooper of the month.

Traycer became the section leader of Bravo Section, Third Platoon, Bravo Company, Second Battalion on the 17th of June, 2010 at the rank of Corporal. Shortly thereafter in the month of August, then Sergeant Traycer received a battlefield commission to Second Lieutenant and was assigned the Platoon Leader of Third Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion.

Traycer initially joined the Judge Advocate General Corps as a clerk shortly before his battlefield commission to Second Lieutenant. Traycer's work as a clerk set the foundations for his future career in the 7th Cavalry.

Traycer was appointed as the commander of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion on the 2nd of January, 2011. Traycer would remain as company commander until his discharge on the 30th of July, 2011 at the rank of Captain.

Judge Advocate General Service

Traycer returned to the 7th Cavalry as an attorney for the Judge Advocate General corps on September 6th, 2011.

During his time as a Judge Advocate General clerk, Traycer observed the shortcomings of the then current disciplinary system. These shortcomings included an easily abused punishment system that lacked moderation, impartiality, and due process. With these observations, Traycer devised a disciplinary system that set the foundations in which the modern regimental disciplinary process would evolve from. Traycer's system included the implementation of discipline based on the severity of breach in rules, expressed in the Developmental Counseling Statement, Negative Counseling Statement, and Article 15/UCMJ procedures. Traycer pursued the implementation of this new system for the rest of his time in the Judge Advocate General corps.

Shortly after his assignment as an attorney, Traycer was assigned the Chief Judge Advocate General on October 10th, 2011 and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel shortly after his assignment.

Traycer distinguished himself on the 8th and 9th of October, 2011. Then Lieutenant Colonel Traycer prevented a mass transfer of 7th Cavalry members to a rival clan. Traycer's actions on these two days would earn him the bronze star.

Traycer retired with honors from the 7th Cavalry on the 29th of November, 2013 at the rank of Brigadier General.

7th Cavalry Leadership was alerted to Traycer's passing on the 18th of November, 2017. A memorial was held for Traycer shortly thereafter.

Legacy

Traycer is primarily remembered for his contributions to the disciplinary process of the 7th Cavalry. Traycer is responsible for the creation of the Verbal Counseling Statement (now known as the Developmental Counseling Statement), the Negative Counseling Statement, (now the Letter of Reprimand) and the Article 15. Traycer is additionally responsible for the implementation of due process and fair trial in severe cases, allowing all accused members a chance to defend their positions.

Traycer is additionally remembered by his clerks, attorneys, and close friends for his moral guidance and his kindhearted personality as well as his dedication to his duty. Traycer is often noted for maintaining an extreme presence on Teamspeak servers and forums, in some cases being online for up to 10 hours daily.

Awards and Decorations

Badge	Combat Infantryman Badge
1st Row	Bronze Star				Army Commendation Medal
2nd Row	Good Conduct Medal w/ 3rd silver knot			Armed Forces Service Medal			Humanitarian Service Medal w/ 2 bronze stars
3rd Row	Donation Ribbon w/ 2 bronze stars		Server Upgrade Award		Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon		Army Service Ribbon
4th Row	United Nations Service Ribbon		World War II Service Ribbon		Recruiting Ribbon w/ 4 bronze stars		Sniper Medal
Unit Citations	Army Meritorious Unit Citation w/ oak leaf cluster				Superior Unit Citation
Qualification Badges	Rifle Expert				Grenade Expert

Service Summary

Promotions

Insignia	Rank	Date
	Private Second Class	6 September 2009
	Private First Class	3 October 2009
	Specialist	5 December 2009
	Corporal	28 April 2010
	Sergeant	29 July 2010
	Second Lieutenant	28 August 2019
	First Lieutenant	1 January 2011
	Captain	5 May 2011
	Captain, Honorable Discharge	30 July 2011
	First Lieutenant	6 September 2011
	Captain	2 October 2011
	Brevet Lieutenant Colonel	23 October 2011
	Colonel	28 June 2012
	Brigadier General	8 April 2013
	Brigadier General, Retired	29 November 2013

Primary Assignments

Billet	Unit	Date
Trooper	B/2/C/2-7	6 September 2009
Trooper	C/2/B/2-7	23 September 2009
Trooper	B/1/B/2-7	30 November 2009
Trooper	D/1/B/2-7	7 December 2009
Section Leader	B/3/B/2-7	17 June 2010
Platoon Leader	3/B/2-7	28 August 2010
Company Commander	B/2-7	2 January 2011
ELOA	N/A	27 January 2011
Company Executive Officer	B/2-7	1 March 2011
Company Commander	B/2-7	13 March 2011
Honorable Discharge	N/A	30 July 2011
Judge Advocate General Attorney	HHC, 7th Cavalry Regiment	6 September 2011
Commander	B/2-7	2 October 2011
Chief Judge Advocate General	HHC, 7th Cavalry Regiment	10 October 2011
Retired with Honors	N/A	29 November 2011