Security Operations Department
| Security Operations Department | |
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| Regimental Oversight | Regimental HQ |
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| HQ Staff | |
| 1IC | LTG Stefan Baeder |
| Aide to SecOps | MAJ Jeran Berg |
| Reporting Units | S2 – Intelligence and Security Military Police |
The Security Operations Department (SecOps) exercises command and control over all intelligence and force protection activities within the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. The department is led by the Regimental Security Operations Officer and holds operational authority over the Military Police Department and the S2 Department. Referred to as “SecOps,” the organization integrates security and operations functions under a single command. SecOps reports directly to the Regimental Headquarters. Established in 2017, the department consolidated multiple legacy functions into a unified headquarters element to enhance coordination and operational effectiveness.
Introduction
The Security Operations Department's mandate is to advise the commander on all matters relating to server administration, counter-intelligence, and digital force protection. Day-to-day operations include administrating all 7th Cavalry game servers and Discord/Teamspeak 3, as well as screening all new applicants to ensure they adhere to the established Code of Conduct, Rules, and values. Each of the departments or branches has a commander, responsible to the Regimental Security Operations Officer and the Regimental Commanding Officer of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment.
Mission
The mission of the Security Operations Department is to provide the commander with expert, timely, and relevant advice to safeguard personnel, equipment, and information in an evolving digital threat environment.
Subordinate Departments
The Security Operations Department has full command of two departments: The Military Police Department and S2 Department.
| Military Police Department | S2 Department (Intelligence) |
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| The Military Police Department is responsible for serving as the subject-matter experts for force protection on the 7th Cavalry Regiment's servers. It is responsible for policing the administration of all servers, advising the commander on force protection, and training 7th Cavalry soldiers on server administration. | The S2 Department provides the commander with relevant, timely, and detailed intelligence and counter-intelligence information. In the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment, it is responsible for conducting all initial checks for members joining to ensure they meet our requirements. |
| Leadership | |
| First in Charge: First Lieutenant Don Dalton | First in Charge: Lieutenant Colonel Rubs Ronen |
| Second in Charge: First Lieutenant Bobby Huber | Second in Charge: First Lieutenant Noah Manser |
Traditions and History
The department has had several previous commanders.
Previous Security Operations Department Commanders
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
| Lieutenant General | Stefan Baeder | 04 JAN 2024 - Present |
| General | Harm Kleinman | 29 SEP 2019 - 04 JAN 2024 |
| Major General | Alexander Grgich | 05 OCT 2018 - 25 SEP 2019 |
| Major General | Cameron Burgundy | 06 FEB 2017 - 05 OCT 2018 |
Policies and Procedures
The Security Operations Department has various policies and procedures governing server administration, policies and procedures, member screening, and intelligence.
| Document Number | Policy Letters |
| 7CAV-R-028 | Security of Information |