Bravo Troop B/1-7
| Bravo Troop (B/1-7) | |
| |
| Staff | |
| CO | MAJ Sindre Rodahl |
|---|---|
| XO | Vacant |
| 1SG | 1SG Logan Wiseman |
| Hierarchy | |
| Superior Unit | 1st Battalion HQ |
| Esprit De Corps | |
Bravo Troop is a sub-unit level organization of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment. It is administratively known as B/1-7, this abbreviation is used in MILPACS and avatars. It is comprised of two Platoons: 2nd Platoon containing Sections of Mechanized Infantry (11B), and 3rd Platoon containing sections of Light Infantry (11B)
Mission
The mission of Bravo Troop is a collective of tasks, based on the MOS
Mechanized Infantry
The Mechanized Infantry is to close with the enemy by means of fire and movement to defeat or capture, or to repel assault by fire, close combat, or counterattack. Despite any technological advances, the only way to gain the advantage in operations is by close combat between ground forces. Bravo Troop's Infantry platoons play, but are not limited to, the following main roles in close combat situations:
- Operate mainly at night or during other periods of limited visibility.
- Penetrate and hold existing (natural and man-made) obstacles and difficult terrain as pivots for operational and tactical maneuver.
- Attack by Infantry squads over approaches not feasible for armored forces.
- Seize or secure wooded and built-up areas.
- Control restrictive routes for use by other forces.
- Conduct operations in the sustainment area.
Bravo Company Military Occupational Specialties (MOS)
Currently Bravo Troop employs only one Military Occupational Specialty, Infantry. This is divided into Mechanized and Light.
11B - Mechanized Infantry
The 7th Cavalry Regiment, Bravo Troop, the Stryker Infantrymen, designated as 11 Bravos, are part of the 2nd Platoon, Assault Section, which includes two rifle squads. These soldiers are referred to as the "eyes, ears, and lightning" of the Battalion and Troop commanders. They perform a wide range of missions, including Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), as well as mounted and dismounted patrols, direct actions, high-value target missions, and specialty operations.
Bravo Troop Infantrymen are skilled at gathering intelligence on the enemy and terrain through both covert and overt methods, using hide positions and Infantry UAVs to support vehicles and mortars. They employ light or mission-specific platforms depending on the threat and support requirements of the Battalion and Troop. The section operates vehicles such as the M1296 Dragoon and HMMWV.
In counterinsurgency (COIN) missions, these infantrymen may conduct dismounted vehicle checkpoints, establish listening posts/observation posts (LP/OPs), provide rear-area security, conduct search and seizure operations, and escort Battalion forces. Although they are Stryker Infantry, they uphold Cavalry traditions.
Traditions and History
Bravo Troop is a Stryker Infantry unit comprising Stryker Crewmen, Stryker Infantrymen, and Stryker Weapons Specialists, as well as the currently retired Armored and Cavalry Scout Soldiers. Members of the Troop are authorized to wear the traditional Cavalry Stetson if they are qualified on the M1A2 SEP V2 or M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, or upon completion of the Stryker Infantryman Course and Cavalry Scout Course. Infantrymen earn their Queen of Battle Blue Cord upon completing Infantry School. Soldiers who do not possess the Stetson wear the Black Beret with Regimental Flash. Those who complete the Cavalry Scout Course may wear Spurs on their combat boots or dress boots while in garrison. Additionally, soldiers who complete the Armored Career Pathway, or Master Gunner Qualification are authorized to wear the Master Gunner Badge on their uniforms, including the Combat Uniform.
Historical Roles
Bravo Troop has always remained mechanized, but has fielded a wide range of capabilities. In Arma 2, (then) Bravo Company was responsible to force generate and employ 2x Armor Platoons and 1x Artillery Platoon. In late 2011, a 4th Platoon was opened with Combat Engineers. This capability was later transferred to Echo Company, a dedicated Combat Engineer Company. Following the closure of the 15 Series (Artillery) MOS in 2012, the Company was reduced in scope to Armor only. In 2014, following the closure of Delta Company, the Company was re-organized to 1x Armor Platoon and 2x Mechanized Infantry Platoons.
In late 2015, Bravo Company expanded to a 3rd Platoon providing Health Service Support (HSS) capability to the Combined Arms Battalion through Combat Medics. This capability was removed from the company in 2016 and transferred to the Headquarters, and Headquarters Company (HHC). In 2018, following the closure of the 1st Battalion HHC, the Combat Medical capability was reassigned to Bravo Company. The 3rd Platoon has continued to expand both medical and logistics capabilities into 2020, but officially only has Medical MOS.
In late 2020, 3rd platoon was stood down and the Medical MOS was combined into 1st Platoon with the Tanker MOS.
In July 2022, the Tanker MOS was transferred to 2nd Platoon to provide the Troop with a more streamlined Direct Action Platoon. Due to this change, 1st platoon became a support Medical Platoon, and has remained so until today.
In October 2025, D/1-7 was stood down and the remaining members were transferred to 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company.
In November 2025, 1/B/1-7 (Role 1 medical care and Engineering) was transferred to 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company
Re-Designation from Company to Troop
In 2018, the sub-unit was officially renamed Bravo Troop, by Troop Commander Major Jon Argus, to align more closely with its real role as a Combined-Arms Armor and Cavalry force.
Leadership
The following is a list of Company and Troop Commanders beginning with the most recent.
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
| Major | Sindre Rodahl | 02FEB25 - Present |
| Captain | Adrian Narramoor | 04SEP24 - 29JAN25 |
| Major | Tom Gerrish | 09NOV23 - 14AUG24 |
| Major | Bob Stewart | 26JAN23 - 09NOV23 |
| Captain | Patrick Burton | 24SEP21 - 18JAN23 |
| First Lieutenant | Radu Moraru | 06AUG21 - 21SEP21 |
| Captain | Alex Storm | 01NOV20 - 30JUL21 |
| Captain | Adam Waldie | 20JAN20– 01NOV20 |
| Captain | Mike LaCombe | 09SEP19 - 2JAN20 |
| Major | Rip Tharen | 25NOV18 - 09SEP19 |
| Major | Michael Rosefield | 15SEP18 - 25NOV18 |
| Major | Jon Argus | 27MAR18 - 15SEP18 |
| Major | Dammond Richards | 03OCT17 - 23MAR18 |
| Major | Nate Thumper | 26JAN17 - 21SEP17 |
| Major | Kieran Kastor (Chilicki) | 24FEB16 - 26JAN17 |
| Major | Zachary Larouche | 24FEB16 - 31MAR16 |
| Major | Stefan Baeder | 17JUL15 - 20FEB16 |
| Major | Dan Emerson | 25MAY15 - 11JUL15 |
| Major | Zachary Larouche | 13JULY14 - 18MAY15 |
| Major | Mac Way | 01JUN14 - 13JUL14 |
| Major | Stefan Baeder | 11AUG13 - 31MAY14 |
| Major | Cameron Burgundy | 04AUG12 - 1AUG13 |
| Major | Ruairidh Duncan | 04JUL12 - 05AUG12 |
| First Lieutenant | Jake Clarke | 06JUN12 - 04JUL12 |
| Captain | Nathan Redbeard | 09APR12 - 06JUN12 |
| First Lieutenant | Jake Clarke | 27MAR12 - 09APR12 |
| Captain | Nathan Redbeard | 03DEC11 - 24MAR12 |
| Major | Ryan Hartman | 02OCT11 - 03DEC11 |
| Major | Don Nichols | 30DEC10 - 02OCT11 |
| Captain | Nicolas Lebel | 08DEC10 - 30DEC10 |
| Captain | Samuel Medic | 22OCT10 - 08DEC10 |
| Major | Don Nichols | 15OCT10 - 22OCT10 |
| Major | Marion Francis | 21JUN10 - 15OCT10 |
| Captain | Jace Ripper | 15AUG09 - 13SEP09 |
| Captain | Ben | 18MAR09 - 18MAY09 |
Order of Battle
The Troop currently consists of 3 Platoons, and a Headquarters Section.
| Element | Callsign | Size | Role |
| Troop Headquarters | Warhorse | Section | Company Command Team of B Troop, including the Troop Commander, Executive Officer and Troop First Sergeant |
| 2nd Platoon | Viking | Platoon | 2nd Platoon acts as the Troop combat team for Warhorse, consisting of;
Viking - Mechanized Infantry. Viking squads utilize advanced equipment to locate, identify, and designate both active hostile targets and also points of interest. These squads can also act as mechanized infantry and excel in combined arms engagements. |
| 3rd Platoon | Pioneers | Platoon | Light Infantry Platoon |