Regimental Headquarters
Regimental HQ | |
Staff | |
CO | GOA.Chance.JT |
---|---|
XO | GEN.Kleinman.H |
COS | LTG.Burgundy.C |
AG | BG.Baeder.S |
Hierarchy | |
Reporting Units | 1st Battalion 2nd Battalion |
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 of 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 | Ben Ryan |
Commander's Staff
The Regimental Commander is supported by expert staff, the Chief of Staff and Regimental Adjutant. The Chief of Staff is the principal Staff Officer of the Regimental Headquarters, responsible for all daily operations. The Regimental Commander is also assisted by the Regimental Adjutant, responsible for the oversight of recruitment, training, and is also the Commanders' senior administrator.
Regimental Chief of Staff | Regimental Adjutant General |
Cameron Burgundy | Stefan Baeder |
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. The 2nd Battalion is also a unit level organization assigned to the Squad and Hell Let Loose Areas of Responsibility. C Company is assigned to Hell Let Loose, and is Combined-Arms. E Company is assigned to Squad, and is also Combined-Arms.
1st Battalion | 2nd Battalion |
---|---|
200px |
Staff Branches
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".
S1 Commander | Colonel Hathcock, Kent |
S1 NCOIC | Sergeant First Class Sharkey, Dorian |
-
S2 Commander | Brigadier General Burgundy, Cameron |
S2 NCOIC | Sergeant Cass, Aaron |
-
S3 Commander | Colonel Grgich, Alexander |
S3 Executive Officer | Major McCloud, Ace |
S3 NCOIC | Sergeant Major Tully, Ben |
-
S5 Commander | Brigadier General Burgundy, Cameron |
S5 NCOIC | Staff Sergeant Volkerson, Arthur |
-
S6 Commander | Colonel Treck, Matt |
-
RRD Commander | First Lieutenant Knight, Jon |
RRD Executive Officer | First Lieutenant Roark, Wayne |
RRD NCOIC | Sergeant First Class Ryan, Ben |
-
RTC Commander | Captain Thumper, Nate |
RTC Executive Officer | Second Lieutenant Muir, Sammy |
RTC NCOIC | Sergeant Rini, Avel |
-
MP NCOIC | First Sergeant Frantz, Jean Paul |
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 |