S7 - Training

S7 Training
Superior Dept	Regimental HQ
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HQ Staff
Lead	{{{DepLead}}}
1IC	MAJ Tom Gerrish
2IC	SGM Anthony Preacher
3IC	{{{DepNCOIC}}}
Aide to S7 Training	{{{DepAide}}}
Aide to CoS	{{{Aide}}}
Reporting Units	1st Battalion: IS, AGCS 2nd Battalion: SOI, SOA 3rd Battalion: ITW Auxiliary Combat Detachment: CAS, CDS

S7 Training is a Staff Branch of the Regimental Headquarters. The S7 Branch consists of all Training functions in the 7th Cavalry Regiment. The branch executes all individual training, commands all 7th Cavalry Schools, and develops and implements training courses and material. The Branch is led by the S7 1IC, the training officer of the headquarters. The Second-In-Command of the Branch is the S7 2IC, known as the S7 Operations or S7 Ops. S7 Training is responsible to administer, command, and control all Regimental and Battalion/Area of Operations specific Schools.

Mission

S7 Branch will force generate the next generation of warriors and leaders through the delivery of high quality, demanding and realistic individual training in support of tactical and operational objectives.

Order of Battle

The S7 Branch consists of the Training and Leadership Cells, each with specific Schools assigned.

S7 Training

S7 Training is also broken down by area of responsibility. 1-7 S7 Training is responsible for controlling all Arma 3 Schools, on behalf of the S3 and respective Battalion Commanders. 2-7 S7 Training is responsible to control all Hell Let Loose Schools. ACD S7 Training is responsible to control all Squad and DCS World Schools. Regardless of area of responsibility, both S7 Operations Shops produce training material, deliver and re-develop courses, and advise the S7 Training and superior Commander's on the capabilities of their assigned weapon systems, equipment, and training material.

1-7 S7 Training Assigned Schools

All First Battalion Schools operate in the Arma 3 Area of Responsibility.

School Crest	School Subject	Battalion	Description
Infantry School - IS
	Infantry	1st Battalion	The Arma 3 Infantry School instructs Soldiers on all aspects of Infantry, Medical, and tactical Signal operations. The School is designated the Functional Center of Excellence (FCoE) for all Infantry, Infantry leadership, Heavy Weapons, Medical, Airborne Training and Soldier-level Signal training.
Air Ground Cavalry School - AGCS
	The Cavalry School	1st Battalion	The Cavalry School delivers individual training at the crew level, from basic crew duties to advanced vehicle commander and leadership courses.
	Air Ground Cavalry School	1st Battalion	The Air Ground Cavalry School delivers individual and aircrew training on all operational platforms including rotary and fixed wing. The School also trains air crew.

2-7 S7 Training Assigned Schools

Currently, Second Battalion Schools operate in the Hell Let Loose Area of Responsibility.

School Crest	School Name	Battalion	Description
	Hell Let Loose Infantry School	2nd Battalion	Description of HLL SOI: The Hell Let Loose Infantry School provides training on Infantry roles within the Hell Let Loose environment. The School is designated the Functional Center of Excellence (FCoE) for all Infantry training.
	Hell Let Loose School of Armor	2nd Battalion	The Hell Let Loose School of Armor (SOA) is a 2nd Battalion (Hell Let Loose) school operated as part of S7 - Training. The Hell Let Loose School of Armor instructs Tankers on all aspects of Armor operations. The school is designated the Functional Center of Excellence (FCoE) for all Armored training and instructs not only crewman skills and fundamentals but further knowledge of advanced armor training both in individual asset tactics and cohesive platoon strategy.

3-7 S7 Training Assigned Schools

All Third Battalion Schools operate in the DCS World Area of Responsibility.

School Crest	School Name	Battalion	Description
	Initial Training Wing	3rd Battalion	The Initial Training Wing provides instruction and evaluation on all matters related to aviation. Including but not limited to: fixed wing, rotary wing, aircrew, and aviation support billets.

ACD S7 Training Assigned Schools

ACD S7 Training is responsible for controlling all DCS, Hell Let Loose Console and Squad Schools. Regardless of the area of responsibility, all S7 operations produce training material, deliver and re-develop courses, and advise the S7 Training and superior Commanders on the capabilities of their assigned weapon systems, equipment, and training material.

School Crest	School Name	Battalion	Description
	The Squad Combined Arms School	Auxiliary Combat Detachment	The Squad Combined Arms School delivers individual training at the trooper, crewman and pilot level, from basic infantry skills to advanced vehicle commander and leadership courses.

Traditions and History

Previous S7 Branch Heads

Rank	Name	Dates of Service
Major	Tom Gerrish	10 Feb 2024 – Present
Staff Sergeant	Henry Mazinski	20 Apr 2022 – 09 Feb 2024
Major	Dan Emerson	11 Aug 2021 – 03 Apr 2022
Major	Justin Robbi	21 June 2021 – 10 August 2021
Colonel	Rip Tharen	20 June 2020 – 21 June 2021

Policies and Procedures

The S7 Department has various policies and procedures governing mission creation, training development, and School regulation.

Document Number	Policy or Standard Operating Procedure
7CAV-DR-029	S7 Department - Regulations and Procedures
7CAV-DR-009	S7 Training - Roles and Responsibilities
7CAV-DR-011	S7 Training - Cadre, and Cadre Awards
7CAV-DR-017	S7 Department - Class Posting
7CAV-DR-031	S7 Department - Class Attendance
7CAV-DR-034	S7 Department - Master Pre-Requisite Matrix