S7 - Training
| S7 Training | |
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| Regimental Oversight | BG Yvon Rob |
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| HQ Staff | |
| 1IC | SGM Anthony Preacher |
| Reporting Units | 1st Battalion: Infantry School, Aviation Center of Excellence 2nd Battalion:School of Infantry, School of Armor 3rd Battalion: Squad Combined Arms School Auxiliary Combat Detachment: DCS Initial Training Wing, Hell Let Loose Console Development School, |
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 operation. 1-7 S7 Training controls all Arma Reforger Schools, 2-7 S7 Training controls all Hell Let Loose [PC] Schools, 3-7 S7 Training controls all Squad Schools, and ACD S7 Training Controls all miscellaneous unit schools, such as the DCS and HLL Console Schools. No matter the area of operation, the S7 Department is responsible for creating training materials, delivering and updating courses, and providing guidance to the senior commanders of the Regiment on the capabilities of their assigned weapon systems, equipment, and training resources.
1-7 S7 Training Assigned Schools
All First Battalion Schools operate in the Arma Reforger Area of Responsibility.
| School Crest | School Subject | Battalion | Description |
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Infantry School | 1st Battalion | The Arma Reforger 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.
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Aviation Center of Excellence | 1st Battalion | The Aviation Center of Excellence delivers individual and aircrew training on all operational platforms. |
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 |
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Hell Let Loose School of Infantry | 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. |
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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
Currently, Third Battalion Schools operate in the Squad Area of Responsibility.
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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. |
ACD S7 Training Assigned Schools
ACD S7 Training is responsible for controlling the DCS and Hell Let Loose Console 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 |
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DCS Initial Training Wing | Auxiliary Combat Detachment | 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. |
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Hell Let Loose Console Development School | Auxiliary Combat Detachment | The Hell Let Loose Console Development School delivers |
Traditions and History
The S7 Department was officially stood up on June 20th, 2020 from the S3 Department under Rip Tharen (then a Lieutenant Colonel).
Previous S7 Branch Heads
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
| Sergeant Major | Anthony Preacher | 04 January 2026 – Present |
| Major | Tom Gerrish | 10 February 2024 – 13 December 2025 |
| Staff Sergeant | Henry Mazinski | 10 April 2022 – 09 February 2024 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Dan Emerson | 11 August 2021 – 03 April 2022 |
| Major | Justin Robbi | 21 June 2021 – 10 August 2021 |
| Colonel | Rip Tharen | 20 June 2020 – 21 June 2021 |
Former S7 Schools
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 |