S7 - Training

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S7 Training
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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

Auxiliary Combat Detachment: CAS, CDS, ITW




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

InfSchHeaderSmall.png 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

S3TCSBadge.png Cavalry 1st Battalion The Cavalry School delivers individual training at the crew level, from basic crew duties to advanced vehicle commander and leadership courses.
S3AceBadge.png Aviation 1st Battalion The Aviation Center of excellence 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
9PDIkJh.png 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.
TAS_Trans_small.png 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.

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
CASSmall.png 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