S3 – Operations
| S3 Operations | |
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| Regimental Oversight | BG Mike LaCombe |
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| HQ Staff | |
| 1IC | MAJ Enzo Argentini |
| 2IC | MAJ Ben Francis Ryan |
S3 Operations is a Support Department of the Regimental Headquarters. The S3 Department consists of all Operations functions in the 7th Cavalry Regiment. The Branch provides expert advice to the Commander on all matters pertaining to the execution and control of the Regiment in battle. It provides administrative tasking, orders production, training, mission creation and testing, and modpack development sub-staffs. The Branch is led by the S3 OIC, the principal staff officer of the headquarters, second only to the Headquarters Commander, the Chief of Staff. The Second-In-Command of the Branch is the S3 XO. The Branch's NCO adviser is the S3 Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge or S3 NCO. S3 Operations is responsible for mission and orders production for operations, as well as, the maintenance of our in-house mods, and the collation of our public and private modpacks.
Mission
The S3 Department will provide timely expert advice to the Regimental Commander, and deliver operational excellence in the form of Operational Command and Control. S3 will act as the Commander's primary force for the execution of their intent, working to support the maneuver of units through high-quality products.
Order of Battle
S3 Operations is divided into four Sub-Departments.
S3 Overview
S3 Operations
S3 Operations provides expert mission creation, mission control, and product production in support of the 1st (Combined Arms) Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Battalion and Auxiliary Combat Detachment . The S3 Shop is sub-divided into S3 ARMA, S3 HLL, DCS, and ACD is supported by individual game Operations Staff.
Structure is determined by what is needed to best fulfill the mission of supporting the game and AO leadership. Some games may only require operations staff while others may require public staff, development, and scripting support.
ARMA
ARMA is supported by S3 ARMA Staff. The department is sub-divided into Operations, Development, Scripting, and Server Management. Operations provides creation and execution of content for the members of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. Development provides content and support for the Public Server. Scripting provides mod support and development. Server Management provides technical support for the operation of the public and private servers, mod update, and mission file uploading.
Hell Let Loose PC
Hell Let Loose PC is supported by S3 HLL Staff. The department is sub-divided into two groups. S3 HLL Operations and S3 HLL Public Staff. Operations Staff provides development of content for the members of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. Public Staff operate events and populate 7th Cav Public Servers.
Digital Combat Simulator (DCS)
DCS is supported by S3 DCS Staff to provide development of content for the members of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment and public players.
Squad
Squad is supported by S3 Squad Operations Staff. The department offers a wide variety of mission-driven gameplay experiences designed to reflect the values of tactical realism, immersion, and teamwork.
Auxiliary Combat Detachment
ACD S3 Staff supports games requiring operational support. The department is sub-divided into the individual games to support the leadership of those games. In addition the sub-divisions may require splitting of responsibilities based on the needs, growth, and complexity of the game in which they support.
Traditions and History
Previous Commanders (1IC)
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
| Major | Enzo Argentini | 09 Jan 25 - Present |
| Colonel | Yvon Rob | 20 Nov 2021 - 08 Dec 2024 |
| Sergeant | Micah Whitsel | 18 May 2021 - 22 Oct 2021 |
| First Lieutenant | Ulrich Raeder | 24 Jan 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 |
| Major | Adam Waldie | 20 JUN 2020 - 27 Jan 2021 |
| Major General | Rip Tharen | 31 Aug 2019 - 20 Jun 2020 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Ben Tully | 13 Jun 2018 - 02 Sep 2019 |
| Captain | Jon Argus | 07 May 2017 - 13 Jun 2018 |
| Captain | Alexander Grgich | 12 Jun 2014 - 07 May 2017 |
| Major | Alan Lewis | 22 Jun 2013 - 14 Sep 2013 |
| Major | Brian CrossFit | 12 Apr 2013 - 22 Jun 2013 |
| Major | Michael Grimshaw | 01 Aug 2012 - 12 Apr 2013 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Ryan Hartman | 18 Jan 2011 - 01 Aug 2012 |
| Brigadier General | John T Chance | 02 Jan 2011 - 17 Jan 2011 |
| First Lieutenant | Carlos Hathcock | 10 Jan 2010 - 07 Mar 2010 |
| Colonel | Whitey Mack | 05 Sep 2008 - 24 Aug 2009(?) |
Policies and Procedures
The S3 Department has various policies and procedures governing mission creation, training development, and School regulation.
| Document Number | Policy or Standard Operating Procedure |
| 7CAV-DR-003 | S3 Department - Standard Operating Procedures |
| 7CAV-DR-008 | 1BN S3 Department - Mission Development Procedures |