Regimental Headquarters

Regimental HQ
Staff
CO	GOA John T Chance
XO	GEN Harm Kleinman
COS	LTG Cameron Burgundy
ROO	MG Stefan Baeder
AG
CSM	CSM Apollo Nexhex
IMO
SGM
1SG
NCO
Aide to Regimental HQ
IC
2IC
PL
PSG
Hierarchy
Superior Unit	{{{SupUnit}}}
Reporting Units	1st Battalion 2nd Battalion Auxiliary Combat Detachment
Esprit De Corps
Unit Motto	"Garry Owen"

The Regimental Headquarters (RHQ) is the Command Team of the 7th Cavalry. It is the unified Command and Headquarters responsible for both fighting Battalions, as well as all staff branches and supporting departments. The Regimental combat power includes two fighting battalions, six staff branches, and several supporting departments. Members of the Regiment wear the 1st Cavalry Division Patch (1 CD) on their Army Combat Uniform and Class A Dress Uniforms, as the Regiment is currently assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division. The current Regimental Commanding Officer is General of the Army John T Chance, who assumed the position in April 2014.

Regimental Command Team

The Regimental Command Team includes the senior leadership of the Regiment, who provide operational Command and Control, as well as control of all administration and real-life support (RLS). The senior Leader of the 7th Cavalry Regiment is the Regimental Commanding Officer. This Commander is supported by the senior Enlisted Advisor, the Regimental Command Sergeant Major (CSM). While not part of the chain of command, the Chief of Staff, and Regimental Adjutant provide the commander with expert advise, manage, and control support departments on behalf of the Regimental Commander.

Regimental Commanding Officer	Regimental Executive Officer	Regimental Command Sergeant Major
John Chance	Harm Kleinman	Apollo Nexhex

Commander's Staff

The Regimental Commander is supported by expert staff, the Chief of Staff, Regimental Adjutant, and the Information Management Officer. The Chief of Staff is the principal Staff Officer of the Regimental Headquarters, responsible for all daily operations. The Regimental Adjutant is responsible for the oversight of recruitment, training, and is also the Commanders' senior administrator. The Information Management Officer is responsible for the oversight of information technology systems within the Regiment.

Regimental Chief of Staff	Regimental Recruiting Oversight Officer	Information Management Office Officer
Cameron Burgundy	Stefan Baeder	Vacant

Operational Units

The 1st Battalion is a unit level organization that is assigned to the Arma 3 Area of Responsibility. The 1st Battalion subordinate sub-units include three companies which have distinct responsibilities. A Company is multi-role aviation and air, B Troop is Armored, Armored Reconnaissance, Health service support, and Combat Service Support and C Company is Air Assault and Airborne Operations.
The 2nd Battalion is also a unit level organization assigned to the Hell Let Loose Area of Responsibility. C Company is assigned to Hell Let Loose, and is Combined-Arms.

Battalion Guidon	Battalion Name	Description
	1st Battalion	1st Battalion is a unit-level organization of the 7th Cavalry Regiment. 1-7 is the home of Arma 3 in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, and is currently comprised of three Companies that perform different roles and have different Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).
	2nd Battalion	2nd Battalion is a unit-level organization of the 7th Cavalry Regiment. It is administratively known as 2–7. 2-7 is currently comprised of three Companies: Alpha Company, Bravo Company, and Charlie Company. 2nd Battalion's Area of Operation (AO) are currently Squad, and Hell Let Loose.
	Auxiliary Combat Detachment	The Auxiliary Combat Detachment is a unit-level organization of the 7th Cavalry Regiment. It is administratively known as ACD. AC is currently comprised of three Companies: Alpha Company, Starter Platoons, and the Reserves. The Auxiliary Combat Detachment's Area of Operation (AO) are currently Escape from Tarkov, and various up and coming games.

Support Departments

The 7th Regimental Headquarters has six Staff Branches, responsible to provide expert advice to the Commander and to manage administrative functions. These branches are unofficially known as "S-Shops".

Branch Crest	Branch Name	Description
	S1 - Personnel Administration	The S1 Branch is responsible to advise the Commanding Officer on all aspects related to manpower, human resources, personnel administration, and records keeping. The S1 Branch is responsible for all Regimental Clerks, who provide service for all Regimental Administration tools, such as uniforms, forum signatures, and the Military Personnel Administration System (MILPACS). The Branch also provides Operational tracking for currently deployed Soldiers, and tracking of Operations overall.
	S2 – Intelligence and Security	The S2 Branch provides the Commanding Officer with Force Protection via a variety of intelligence services. The S2 Branch advises the Regimental Commanding Officer about all matters pertaining to the security of Information Systems (IS), and the credibility of Regimental members. Primarily, the S2 Branch screens all new applicants with open-source methods to ensure that they have truthfully filled out the application.
	S3 Operations	The S3 Branch provides the Commanding Officer with expert advice on Operational design and planning. The S3 Operations Branch is responsible for campaign design and execution, including mission development for the Arma 3 Area of Operations. The Operations side also develops and curates the Arma 3 modpack to ensure stability and performance.
	S5 - Public Affairs	The S5 Branch is the Commanders' public image. The S5 Branch produces multi-media products both for public and Regimental use. The S5 branch seeks out and plans joint operations and Regimental alliances. The S5 Branch primarily employs Combat Cameramen, and Live-Steaming Operators to enhance the public image of the Regiment.
	S6 - Information Systems	The S6 Branch provides the Commander expert advise on all matters pertaining to Information Systems and software. The S6 Branch manages the forums, wiki, and game servers. The S6 is led by the S6, who advises the Regimental Commander about IS Capabilities. The S6 Branch also conducts routine system administration including permissions, forum creation and deletion, and management of servers. The S6 Branch falls under the Information Management Office. The Information Management Office oversees the operation of the S1 Branch, Wiki Administration Group, and S6 Branch.
	S7 - Training	The S7 Branch provides the Commanding Officer with expert advice on training, and doctrine development. The S7 Training Branch is responsible to administer and command all Regimental Schools.

Secondary Departments

Support Departments provide specialized, tailored functions in support of the Regimental Headquarters mission.

Information Management Office

The Information Management Office (IMO) commands the S1 Branch, S6 Branch, and Wiki Administration Group (WAG). It is the principal department responsible for control of all information systems, services, and administration in the 7th Cavalry Regiment.

Wiki Administration Group

The Wiki Administration Group (WAG) maintains the 7th Cavalry wiki database. It is responsive to customer edits via a ticket system. It publishes, edits and controls the Wiki and advises the commander of the capabilities of the platform.

Recruiting Oversight Office

The Recruitment Oversight Office is responsible to command the Regimental Recruiting Department (RRD), Recruit Training Command (RTC), and also the S5 Branch.

Regimental Recruiting

The Regimental Recruiting Department is responsible to conduct recruiting on 7th Cavalry Regiment servers to grow the Regiments' strength. The Department informs prospective members about the benefits of the Regiment, games offered, and different roles.

Recruit Training Command

The Recruit Training Command conducts Basic Combat Training (BCT), which turns new enlisted members into qualified soldiers. The Recruit Training Command manages new members until completion of Basic Training.

Security Operations Department

The Security Operations Department (SOD) is responsible to command the S2 Branch and Military Police Department.

Military Police

The Military Police Department is responsible to administer all 7th Cavalry Servers to ensure a safe and fair gaming environment for all players. The Military Police Department has the authority to enforce all game rules, and act as administrators on the 7th Cavalry servers.

Judge Advocate General

The Office of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) is responsible to carry out investigations, and provide military law support to the Regiment. The JAG primarily conducts Courts Martial trials when required.

Leadership Development

Officer Development School

The Officer Development School conducts on-demand courses to train current Cavalry Soldiers the fundamentals of leadership, administration and tactical orders production.The School tests Soldiers via competitive process to produce Army Officers capable of commanding at the Platoon level.

Non-Commissioned Officer Academy

The Non-Commissioned Officer Academy trains enlisted Soldiers to become Non-Commissioned Officers in the 7th Cavalry Regiment. The School's courses are a requirement for Soldiers to be promoted to the rank of Corporal, and is a requirement for Soldiers who wish to become a commissioned officer.

Traditions and History

Previous Regimental Commanders

Rank	Name	Dates of Service
General of the Army	John Chance	14 Apr 2014–Present
General of the Army	Scott Bahama	10 Feb 2014 - 15 Apr 2014
General of the Army	Scott Unix	18 Oct 2011 - 09 Feb 2014
General of the Army	Aaron Plumbly	15 Oct 2002 - 19 Oct 2011