S1 - Personnel Administration
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| Regimental Oversight | LTG Rip Tharen |
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| Motto | To infinity, and beyond! |
| HQ Staff | |
| 1IC | CPT Tom Landini |
| 2IC | MAJ Frank Korfias |
The S1 Branch is responsible for all force structure, manpower, personnel, and administration requirements for the Regiment. The branch provides recommendations to command staff in resourcing current manpower requirements and in determining future organizational structure. S1 also advises and assists command staff in the management of personnel, personnel replacements, discipline, morale, and welfare by developing personnel and administrative programs, policies, and procedures to support the commander's goals and objectives.
Mission
In the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment, S1 is similarly responsible for the administration of personnel. Material contributions are in record keeping, organization, and policy. Unique to our virtual community, S1 also has responsibility for the visual representation of each trooper as a unique individual, through standards-compliant avatars and signatures. S1 is divided into four sub-departments: MILPACS, Uniforms, Citations, and Operations.
Composition
| MILPACs | Uniforms | Citations | Operations | Analytics |
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| The MILPACs sub-department processes official Regimental documents and maintains the entry of records and awards for all MILPACs. | The Uniforms sub-department maintains the uniforms and standards of their display. | The Citations sub-department creates and notarizes official documents verifying service records and awards. | The Operations sub-department processes the records from S3 Operations and maintains service record entries regarding those operations. | The Analytics sub-department creates and maintains spreadsheets and reporting tools. |
| Leadership | ||||
| Lead: Major Ben Francis Ryan | Lead: Corporal Trevor Scarselli | Lead: Captain Christopher Macpherson | Lead: Sergeant Paul Rutkowski | Lead: Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Markel |
| Senior: Sergeant Oskar Vidjeskog | Senior: Corporal Chuck Berkowski | Senior: First Sergeant Robert Herber | Senior: Second Lieutenant Tae Mobius | Senior: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Riley Munch |
| Senior: Captain Christopher Macpherson | Senior: Sergeant Andrew Mack | Senior: Second Lieutenant Nate Angels | ||
| Senior: Second Lieutenant Nate Angels | Senior: Corporal Pierre LaRoche | |||
| Senior: Reservist Daniel Scott Atkins | ||||
| Senior: Corporal Forest Riggs | ||||
Policies and Procedures
The S1 Department has various policies and procedures governing all aspects of military administration.
Traditions and History
The S1 Branch was officially commanded by the Regimental Chief of Staff (CoS) until the formal stand-up of the S1 Branch-head position in 2011, filled by then General John Chance.
Distinguished Former S1 Commanders
Below is a description of some of the S1 personnel who have helped shape the department
Brigadier General James "Krazee" Foster
In 2008, when the Chief of Staff was the S1 Commander, Brigadier General James Krazee was appointed to the position. Throughout the next year, General Krazee began to formalize the processes of personnel and general administration, creating the pathway for the current S1 Branch. Tragically, in April 2009, General Krazee passed away. In his honor, the James "Krazee" Foster Lifetime Achievement Medal was created to honor him and all those who have served the Regiment in an extremely dedicated capacity. He was the first recipient of this new award.
Today, the medal is awarded: "...for overall career achievements within the 7th Cavalry. This includes service to the unit in and out of combat roles. This award is exclusive to the Officer ranks and is awarded in Honor of BG.Krazee". While not specifically for excellence in administration, the medal is awarded to all around Officers who have shown their dedication, leadership ability, integrity, and exceptional service to the Regiment.
Previous S1 Commanders
A list of all previous S1 Branch Heads is listed below, beginning with the most recent.
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
| Captain | Tom Landini | 10MAR25 - Present |
| Major | Joe Highman | 12DEC24 - 10MAR25 |
| Major | Mitch Brumer | 10JUL22 - 12DEC24 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Zachary Larouche | 12JAN22 - 02JUL22 |
| Frist Lieutenant | Christopher Ball | 03JUN21 - 07NOV21 |
| First Lieutenant | Aaron Cass | 25JAN21 - 03JUN21 |
| Major | Mike LaCombe | 28JUL20 - 23JAN21 |
| First Lieutenant | Jon Thor | 19APR20 - 08JUL20 |
| Major | Alex Vermeulen | 24MAR19 - 19APR20 |
| Command Sergeant Major | Jon Argus | 13JUN18 - 24MAR19 |
| Colonel | Kent Hathcock | 02JUN14 - 13JUN18 |
| Captain | Mack Bolan | 05AUG13 - 02JUN14 |
| First Lieutenant | Henry Peac | 09MAY13 - 05AUG13 |
| First Lieutenant | Robert Gorman | 23MAY12 - 09MAY13 |
| First Lieutenant | James Gavin | 10SEP11 - 26OCT11 |
| Major General | John T Chance | 01JAN11 - 10SEP11 |
| Brigadier General | James Krazee | 20AUG08 - 21AUG09 |