Echo Company E/2-7
| Echo Company | |
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| Staff | |
| CO | MAJ.Czar.J |
|---|---|
| XO | MAJ.LaMar.S |
| 1SG | 1SG.Claxton.P |
| Hierarchy | |
| Superior Unit | 2nd Battalion HQ |
| Esprit De Corps | |
| Unit Motto | "We Do it All" |
Introduction
Echo Company, 2nd Battalion is a military unit of the 7th Cavalry focused on Squad. It is administratively known as E/2-7; this abbreviation is used in MILPACs and Forums. It is formed of two platoons, 1st Platoon consists solely of infantry squads. 2nd Platoon has one infantry squad, rotary section and an armor section.
Company Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
| Document Number | Policy Letters |
| 7CAV-E2-001 | Makeup Section Practice |
| 7CAV-E2-002 | Official Of The Month |
| 7CAV-E2-003 | Platoon / Company FTX's |
| 7CAV-E2-004 | Section / Platoon Reports |
| 7CAV-E2-005 | Roll Call Posting |
| 7CAV-E2-006 | Operation Slot Priorities |
| 7CAV-E2-007 | Echo Practice Times |
| 7CAV-E2-008 | Squad Rules of Engagement |
| Document Number | Document |
| 7CAV-E2-007 | Squad Admin Info & Commands |
Mission
Echo Company, 2nd Battalion is a modern company that deploys into AO's all around the world including, but not limited to: Afghanistan, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Norway, Pakistan, Russia and Ukraine. Echo Company at is core is an infantry company with several specialized MOS's such as Armor Crewman (19K) and Pilots (153A).
Echo Company MOS
| Military Occupational Specialties | Description |
| Infantry Officer (11A) | The infantry officer is responsible for leading Platoons within Echo Co. Ensuring the readiness of troopers, crewmen and pilots. |
| Infantryman (11B) | The core of Echo company, the 11B's are the infantry. They are the backbone of the company, leading attacks, mounting defenses, and supporting the other MOS's in the field of battle. |
| Indirect Fire Infantryman (11C) | The indirect fire infantryman is a member of a mortar squad, section or platoon. The mortar has the most power and range of any weapon in an infantry unit. Responsibilities of the Mortarman are as follows: Set up, load and fire three types of mortars: 60mm, 81mm or 120mm. Employ crew and weapons in offensive, defensive and retrograde ground combat |
| Armor Crewman (19K) | The Crewman, provides Reconnaissance and Security in combat operations. As a Crewman, members of this MOS are system experts on a variety of Main Battle Tanks as well as other vehicles, and dedicated to providing long range eyes and heavy firepower to missions and combined arms assaults. Whether rolling through town with closely-coordinated infantry squads, raining down fire from a tactically advantageous high ground, or thundering across the open plain to destroy enemy armor, the Crewman MOS is recognized by its fierce destructive effects on the battlefield and respected for its role as the guardian of other friendly forces on the ground. |
| Pilot (153A) | The Pilots, provide much needed infantry transportation and logistics delivery to the front lines. Their role keeps the front lines supplied of ammunition and building supplies. |
| Crewchief (15T) | The crewchief (15T) is primarily responsible for the maintenance, logistics delivery and Close Air Support (CAS). With hundreds of Army missions depending on these helicopters, they must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly. |
Traditions and History
Leadership
The following is a list of Company Commanders, beginning with the most recent.
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
| Major | Jon Czar | 29 Sep 2019–Present |
| Major | Bryden Parsons | 17 Jun 2019 - 29 Sep 2019 |
| Captain | Wayne Roark | 08 May 2017 - 16 Nov 2017 |
| 1st Lieutenant | Matias Kibs | 04 Feb 2017 - 08 May 2017 |
| Major | Len Smith | 18 Feb 2015 - 04 Feb 2017 (B/2-7 to E/1-7) |
Order of Battle
The Company consists of 2 Platoons, and a Headquarters Section.
| Element | Size | Role |
| Company Headquarters | Section | Company Command Team of Echo Company, including the Company Commander, Executive Officer and Company First Sergeant |
| 1st Platoon | Platoon | Infantry Platoon |
| 2nd Platoon | Platoon | Heavy Weapons Platoon, Armor Platoon, Rotary Wing Section |
Composition
1st Platoon (Infantry) - "Berserkers"
- Alpha (Infantry) - "Aces"
- Bravo (Infantry) - "Body Stackers"
- Charlie (Infantry) - "Raiders"
- Delta (Infantry) - TBD
2nd Platoon (Infantry) - "Untouchables"
- Alpha (Infantry) - "Roughnecks"
- Bravo (Armor) - "Iron Buffalo"
- Charlie (Rotary) - "War Horse"
- Delta (Air Assault) - "Knights"