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|UnitName=3rd Battalion
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|SupUnit=[[Regimental Headquarters|Regimental HQ]]
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|CO=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1707/ MAJ Jeffery May]
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|XO=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/230/ MAJ David Walsh]
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|SGM=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2009/ SGM Malcolm Ryan Hill ]
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|RepUnit=[[Alpha Company A/3-7 (CVW-12)|Alpha Company A/3-7]]<br>[[Bravo Company B/3-7|Bravo Company B/3-7]]
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'''3rd Battalion''' is a unit-level organization of the [[About Us|7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment]]. It is administratively known as 3–7, which is the abbreviation used in [https://7cav.us/rosters MILPACs] and the [https://7cav.us/forums Forums]. 3-7 is the home of Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) World in 7CAV, and is currently comprised of two Companies: Alpha and Bravo. 3-7 aims to be one of the premier aviation simulation units in the world!
  
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{{infobox unit<br  />|UnitName=1st Battalion<br  />|UnitIMG=1BN.png<br  />|SupUnit=[[Regimental Headquarters|Regimental HQ]]<br  />|CO=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/10/ COL Mike Lacombe]<br  />|XO=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/752/ LTC Matthew Dread]<br  />|SGM=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/256/ SGM Austin Schmidt]<br  />|RepUnit=[[Alpha Company A/1-7]]<br  />[[Bravo Troop B/1-7|Bravo Troop B/1-7]]<br  />[[Charlie Company C/1-7]]<br  />|UnitMotto="The Seventh First"<br  />}}<br  />'''1st Battalion''' is a unit-level organization of the [[7th Cavalry|7th Cavalry Regiment]]. It is administratively known as 1–7, which is the abbreviation used in [https://7cav.us/rosters MILPACs] and the [https://7cav.us/forums Forums]. 1-7 is the home of Arma 3 in the 7th Cavalry Regiment, and is currently comprised of three Companies that perform different roles and have different Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). Although the 1st Battalion emulates a real Army Cavalry Squadron, due to the combined-arms nature, it is designated as a Battalion. It is sometimes referred to as the "Combined Arms Battalion", or CAB, although it is officially only designated the 1st Battalion. The Battalion has three companies with distinct responsibilities.
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[[Alpha Company A/3-7 (CVW-12)|Alpha Company A/3-7]] is naval based with the bulk of the Company being comprised of F/A-18C “Hornet” and F-14B “Tomcat” carrier based aircraft, whilst the remainder of the Company fields the A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, the AV-8B Harrier, and the Support Section. The Support Section provides many functions that serve to provide deeper and immersive gameplay including: Air traffic Control, Marshall and Landing Signal Officers, C2 Command & Control, Advanced Warning and Control Systems, and flight logistics utilizing aircraft including the UH-60 Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter, and the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft.  
  
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[[Bravo Company A/3-7|Bravo Company A/3-7]]  is land based with the bulk of the Company is comprised of F-16C “Viper” and F-15E “Mudhen” aircraft whilst the remainder of the Company fields the rotary AH-64D “Apache” Attack helicopter. Bravo Company is also home to our “Front-seater”/ “Back-seater” MOS: the Co-Pilot Gunner (CP/G) of the Apache, and the Weapons System Officer (WSO) of the Mudhen. These aircraft provide extremely powerful air-to-air and all-weather capabilities as well as synergy for combined attack tactics utilizing their multicrew capabilities.
  
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[[Alpha Company A/1-7|'''Alpha Company''']] is tasked with providing Aviation support to the Battalion, both rotary and fixed wing. Members of Alpha Company are primarily MOS 153 and 155 (Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviators), supported by Army Aircrew. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the UH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB) and AH-64D "Apache" Attack Helicopter. Fixed wing aircraft include the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft, A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, and multi-role fighter aircraft.
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3rd Battalion's Area of Operation (AO) is DCS World.
  
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=Sub-Units=
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3rd Battalion has 2 Sub-units with distinct roles and responsibilities.
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| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |'''Alpha Company 3-7 CAV'''
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| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |'''Bravo Company 3-7 CAV'''
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| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |[[File:Navybuttfinal.jpg|200px|link=Alpha Company A/3-7 (CVW-12)]]
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| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |[[File:Bravo final.png|200px|link=Bravo Troop B/3-7]]
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| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Alpha Company serves as the naval and support section. Alpha flies the F/A-18C “Hornet” and F-14B “Tomcat” Carrier based aircraft whilst the remainder of the Company fields the A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, And the AV-8B Harrier. The Support Section provides many functions that serve to provide deeper and immersive gameplay including: Air Traffic Control, Marshall and Landing Signal Officers, C2 Command & Control, Advanced Warning and Control Systems, and flight logistics utilizing aircraft including the UH-60 Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter, and the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft.
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| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Bravo Company serves as the USAF and Army section. Bravo flies the F-16C “Viper”, F-15E “Mudhen”, and the AH-64D “Apache” Attack Helicopter. Bravo Company is also home to our “Front-seater”/ “Back-seater” MOS: the Co-Pilot Gunner (CP/G) of the Apache, and the Weapons System Officer (WSO) of the Mudhen. These aircraft provide extremely powerful air-to-air and all-weather capabilities as well as synergy for combined attack tactics utilizing their multicrew capabilities.
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[[Bravo Troop B/1-7|'''Bravo Troop''']] is a multi-role Armored Troop which provides direct firepower to the Battalion through Armor, Mechanized Infantry, Cavalry and also provides Combat Service Support (CSS) and Health Service Support (HSS). The Troop operates a variety of armored fighting vehicles, including the M1A2 SEP V1 "Abrams" Main Battle Tank, M2A3 "Bradley" Infantry Fighting Vehicle, M1126 "Stryker" Infantry Carrier Vehicle, and a fleet of Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The Troop also maintains stores of Crew Served Weapons, Logistics vehicles, and ambulances. Members of Bravo Troop are 19K Armored Crewmen, 19D Cavalry Scouts, or 68W Combat Medics.
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=3-7 Vision & Mission Statement=
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3-7 CAV will strive to be the world’s preeminent force in the Digital Combat Simulator World community. We will achieve that distinction by maintaining our objective of vigilance, training, accountability, and remaining true to our mission statement: To fly, fight, and win!  Through innovation, training, and accountability we will become recognized as the best DCS World community in the world. Fueled by innovation and through shared core values, key capabilities, and upholding our Pilot’s Creed, we will continue to achieve our mission and aim high in all we do.
  
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==3-7 Core Values & Beliefs==
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*<b>3-7 Integrity First</b>
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::A 3-7 Pilot is a person of integrity, courage, and conviction. They must be willing to control their impulses and exercise courage, honesty, and accountability in order to do what is right even when no one is looking.
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*<b>Service Before Self</b>
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::A 3-7 Pilot's professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Every Pilot is expected to have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control, and possess respect for the beliefs, authority, and worth of others.
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*<b>Excellence In All We Do</b>
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::A 3-7 Pilot strives for continual improvement in self and service in order to propel 3-7 further and to achieve greater accomplishment and performance for themselves and the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment.
  
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[[Charlie Company C/1-7|'''Charlie Company''']] is a Light Infantry Company, which provides rapid reaction and complex terrain operating capability to the 1st Battalion. The Company is also tasked with a Parachute role, and members of Charlie Company are authorized to wear the Maroon Beret with Regimental Flash if they have completed Airborne School. Because Charlie Company is routinely inserted in enemy lines to disrupt rear area activities, Company members enthusiastically describe their Company as the "Tip of the Spear". In Counter-Insurgency (COIN) environments, Charlie Company trains to utilize vehicles, such as the Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected M1240 "M-ATV". Charlie Company Soldiers are 11B Infantrymen.
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==3-7 Pilots Creed==
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We share an unbreakable trust and the will to never give up. The Pilot's Creed is our promise to the 7th Cav and our brothers.  
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1st Battalion's Area of Operation (AO) is currently Arma 3.
 
  
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<center><pre>I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
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I AM A WARRIOR.
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I HAVE ANSWERED THE CAV’S CALL. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
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MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN.
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I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
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A TRADITION OF HONOR,
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AND A LEGACY OF VALOR. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
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GUARDIAN OF OUR 7TH CAV VALUES,
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THE 7th CAV’S SWORD AND SHIELD,
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ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
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I DEFEND THE 7th CAV AIRSPACE WITH MY LIFE. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
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WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR.
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I WILL NEVER LEAVE A PILOT BEHIND,
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I WILL NEVER FALTER,
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AND I WILL NOT FAIL.</pre></center>
  
 
=Policies and Standard Operating Procedures=
 
=Policies and Standard Operating Procedures=
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:50%; background:#ffffff; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width:1px border-style:solid #000000;"
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| style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;"|'''Document Number'''
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| style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;"|'''Policy Letters'''
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| 7CAV-BATT3-001
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| [[3BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing AWOLs]]
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| 7CAV-BATT3-002
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| [[3BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing Discharges]]
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| 7CAV-BATT3-003
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| [[3BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing ELOA's]]
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| 7CAV-BATT3-004
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| [[3BN Reporting Deadlines]]
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| 7CAV-BATT3-005
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| [[3BN - Company Operation/FTX Policy]]
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| 7CAV-BATT3-006
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| [[3BN Accountability SOP]]
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|- align="left"
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| 7CAV-BATT3-007
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| [[3BN Platoon & Company Staff Roles at an SP]]
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| 7CAV-BATT3-008
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| [[3BN Trooper Transfer Process]]
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| 7CAV-BATT3-009
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| [[3BN Section Practice Makeup Policy]]
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| 7CAV-BATT3-010
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| [[3BN use of Opfor Policy]]
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| 7CAV-BATT3-011
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| [[3BN Guidance on Callsign Selection]]
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| 7CAV-R-001
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| [[Chain of Command]]
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| DCS World ROE
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| [[DCS World Rules of Engagement]]
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=3rd Battalion Leadership=
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| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|'''Battalion Commanding Officer'''
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| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|'''Battalion Executive Officer'''
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| style="background-color: #ffd900; "width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|'''Battalion Sergeant Major'''
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|-
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| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[[File:MAJ_avatar.png]]
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| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[[File:MAJ_avatar.png]]
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| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[[File:SGM_avatar.png]]
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| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1707/ Jeffrey May]
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| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/230/ David Walsh]
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| style="width: 180px;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2009/ Malcolm Ryan Hill]
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| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|Jeffrey May joined the 7th Cavalry on July 04 2022 in the starter platoon for DCS in the auxiliary combat detachment where he served as a section leader upon the standing up of A/ACD. Since then, he has served in multiple leadership roles including Platoon Leader, and Company Commander of Alpha Company, where he held his longest command from May 2023 until his promotion to Battalion Commander of the newly stood up 3/7 battalion in April 2024. He has served the S7 department as the ITW Lead and continues to train future Pilots as an instructor. He is the DCS S3 Senior and RTC lead for ACD. He holds his aviator wings and multiple course badges. He also holds multiple combat awards including the silver star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, as well as Defense Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Merit. He was named A/ACD Officer of the Year in 2023.
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| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|David Walsh joined the 7th Cavalry on April 20, 2009; he is most certainly part of the "old guard". His Cav career began in the Arma MOS where he spent many years reinvigorating the flight programs, He was instrumental in rewriting the Arma flight schools for both rotary and fixed, and more recently developed hours of training materials for the Superhornet mod. During his Arma career he held positions of PSG, Company XO, Company Commander, SGM, and Battalion Commander; however David will tell you he is most proud of earning his Ranger Tabs on his 2nd try. He has served long tenures in S1, S2, S3, and S7. He holds his Master Aviator Wings, Master Parachutist Badge, and Master Instructor Badge. He also holds many combat awards including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Army Air Medal, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Defense Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Merit. He was named ACGS of the Year in 2022.
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| style="width: 180px; text-align: left; vertical-align:top;" data-mce-style="width: 180px;"|Malcolm Ryan Hill joined the 7th Cavalry on October 10 2022 where he served as a trooper before becoming Assistant Section Leader under Jeffery May in the newly stood up A/ACD. Since then he has served in multiple leadership roles including Section Leader, Platoon Sergeant and Company First Sergeant, where he held his longest command from October 2023 until his promotion to Battalion Sergeant Major of 3-7 battalion in April 2024. He has served in several secondary billets including S1, S3, RTC, and most notably S7 as an ITW Senior Instructor where he continues to train future Pilots. He holds his aviator wings as well as multiple combat awards including the Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, a Purple Heart, as well as Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit. He was named A/ACD NCO of the Year in 2023.
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:50%; background:#ffffff; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width:1px border-style:solid #000000;"<br  />|-<br  />| style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:25%;"|'''Document Number'''<br  />| style="background-color: #ffd900; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;"|'''Policy Letters'''<br  />|-<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-001<br  />| [[1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing AWOLs]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-002<br  />| [[1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing Discharges]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-003<br  />| [[1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing ELOA's]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-004<br  />| [[1BN Reporting Deadlines]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-005<br  />| [[1BN - Company Operation/FTX Policy]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-007<br  />| [[1BN Procedure for Loadouts and Modpack Change Requests|1BN Procedure for Loadouts and Modpack Change Requests]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-008<br  />| [[1BN - Use of OPFOR Weapons in Official Operations]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-009<br  />| [[1BN Accountability SOP]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-010<br  />| [[1BN Platoon & Company Staff Roles at an SP]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-011<br  />| [[1BN Arma 3 Units Page]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-012<br  />| [[1BN Trooper Transfer Process]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-BATT1-013<br  />| [[1BN Section Practice Makeup Policy]]<br  />|- align="left"<br  />| 7CAV-R-031<br  />| [[Event Scheduling Guidance]]<br  />|}
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=Traditions and History=
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3-7 CAV was stood up as a Battalion for the DCS World area of operations on April 1st, 2024.
  
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=Traditions and History=<br  />==Previous Battalion Commanders==<br  />{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width:1px border-style:solid #000000;"<br  />| style="width: 75px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 75px; text-align: center;"|'''Rank'''<br  />| style="width: 200px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center;"|'''Name'''<br  />| style="width: 200px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center;"|'''Dates of Service'''<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/10/ Mike LaCombe]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|17 Jan 2023 - Present<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/154/ Rip Tharen]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|01 Nov 2019 - 12 Dec 2022<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Lieutenant Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/230/ David Walsh]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|08 Sep 2019 - 01 Nov 2019<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Lieutenant Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile?uniqueid=109 Ben Tully]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|08 Apr 2019 - 02 Sep 2019<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/5/ Stefan Baeder]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|14 Apr 2018 - 08 Apr 2019<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/17/ Alexander Grgich]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|15 Feb 2016 - 08 Apr 2018<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/4/ Cameron Burgundy]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|29 Aug 2013 - 14 Feb 2016<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Major<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=3466 Brian Crossfit]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|30 Jun 2013 - 30 Aug 2013<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Lieutenant Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=1906 Michael Grimshaw]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|04 Dec 2012 - 30 Aug 2013<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=741 James Rogue]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|26 Oct 2011 - 04 Dec 2012<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/3/ Harm Kleinman]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|17 Nov 2010 - 26 Oct 2011<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/2/ John Chance]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|30 Sep 2010 - 17 Nov 2010<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Major<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=426 John _P_]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|04 Aug 2010 - 30 Sep 2010<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Major<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile?uniqueid=3 Stephen Carter]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|16 Jan 2010 - 06 Mar 2010<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile?uniqueid=413 Mack Whitey]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|19 Sep 2009 - 15 Jan 2010<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile?uniqueid=413 Mack Whitey]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|03 Jul 2009 - 24 Aug 2009<br  />|-<br  />| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;"|Colonel<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=133 Marion Francis]<br  />| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|27 Jan 2008 - 19 Dec 2008<br  />|-<br  />|}
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==Previous Battalion Commanders==
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;"|[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/1707/ Jeffrey May]
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Latest revision as of 18:12, 18 April 2024

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Assigned Administrator: CPT.Jay.M
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3rd Battalion
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Staff
CO MAJ Jeffery May
XO MAJ David Walsh
COS
ROO
AG
CSM
IMO
SGM SGM Malcolm Ryan Hill
1SG
NCO
Aide to 3rd Battalion
IC
2IC
PL
PSG
Hierarchy
Superior Unit Regimental HQ
Reporting Units Alpha Company A/3-7
Bravo Company B/3-7
Esprit De Corps
Unit Motto "Fly, Fight, Win"


3rd Battalion is a unit-level organization of the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. It is administratively known as 3–7, which is the abbreviation used in MILPACs and the Forums. 3-7 is the home of Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) World in 7CAV, and is currently comprised of two Companies: Alpha and Bravo. 3-7 aims to be one of the premier aviation simulation units in the world!

Alpha Company A/3-7 is naval based with the bulk of the Company being comprised of F/A-18C “Hornet” and F-14B “Tomcat” carrier based aircraft, whilst the remainder of the Company fields the A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, the AV-8B Harrier, and the Support Section. The Support Section provides many functions that serve to provide deeper and immersive gameplay including: Air traffic Control, Marshall and Landing Signal Officers, C2 Command & Control, Advanced Warning and Control Systems, and flight logistics utilizing aircraft including the UH-60 Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter, and the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft.

Bravo Company A/3-7  is land based with the bulk of the Company is comprised of F-16C “Viper” and F-15E “Mudhen” aircraft whilst the remainder of the Company fields the rotary AH-64D “Apache” Attack helicopter. Bravo Company is also home to our “Front-seater”/ “Back-seater” MOS: the Co-Pilot Gunner (CP/G) of the Apache, and the Weapons System Officer (WSO) of the Mudhen. These aircraft provide extremely powerful air-to-air and all-weather capabilities as well as synergy for combined attack tactics utilizing their multicrew capabilities.

3rd Battalion's Area of Operation (AO) is DCS World.

Sub-Units

3rd Battalion has 2 Sub-units with distinct roles and responsibilities.

Alpha Company 3-7 CAV Bravo Company 3-7 CAV
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Alpha Company serves as the naval and support section. Alpha flies the F/A-18C “Hornet” and F-14B “Tomcat” Carrier based aircraft whilst the remainder of the Company fields the A-10C "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, And the AV-8B Harrier. The Support Section provides many functions that serve to provide deeper and immersive gameplay including: Air Traffic Control, Marshall and Landing Signal Officers, C2 Command & Control, Advanced Warning and Control Systems, and flight logistics utilizing aircraft including the UH-60 Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter, and the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft. Bravo Company serves as the USAF and Army section. Bravo flies the F-16C “Viper”, F-15E “Mudhen”, and the AH-64D “Apache” Attack Helicopter. Bravo Company is also home to our “Front-seater”/ “Back-seater” MOS: the Co-Pilot Gunner (CP/G) of the Apache, and the Weapons System Officer (WSO) of the Mudhen. These aircraft provide extremely powerful air-to-air and all-weather capabilities as well as synergy for combined attack tactics utilizing their multicrew capabilities.

3-7 Vision & Mission Statement

3-7 CAV will strive to be the world’s preeminent force in the Digital Combat Simulator World community. We will achieve that distinction by maintaining our objective of vigilance, training, accountability, and remaining true to our mission statement: To fly, fight, and win! Through innovation, training, and accountability we will become recognized as the best DCS World community in the world. Fueled by innovation and through shared core values, key capabilities, and upholding our Pilot’s Creed, we will continue to achieve our mission and aim high in all we do.

3-7 Core Values & Beliefs

  • 3-7 Integrity First
A 3-7 Pilot is a person of integrity, courage, and conviction. They must be willing to control their impulses and exercise courage, honesty, and accountability in order to do what is right even when no one is looking.
  • Service Before Self
A 3-7 Pilot's professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Every Pilot is expected to have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control, and possess respect for the beliefs, authority, and worth of others.
  • Excellence In All We Do
A 3-7 Pilot strives for continual improvement in self and service in order to propel 3-7 further and to achieve greater accomplishment and performance for themselves and the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment.

3-7 Pilots Creed

We share an unbreakable trust and the will to never give up. The Pilot's Creed is our promise to the 7th Cav and our brothers. 

I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED THE CAV’S CALL. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN.
I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR,
AND A LEGACY OF VALOR. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
GUARDIAN OF OUR 7TH CAV VALUES,
THE 7th CAV’S SWORD AND SHIELD,
ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND THE 7th CAV AIRSPACE WITH MY LIFE. I AM A 7th CAV PILOT.
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR.
I WILL NEVER LEAVE A PILOT BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER,
AND I WILL NOT FAIL.

Policies and Standard Operating Procedures

Document Number Policy Letters
7CAV-BATT3-001 3BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing AWOLs
7CAV-BATT3-002 3BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing Discharges
7CAV-BATT3-003 3BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing ELOA's
7CAV-BATT3-004 3BN Reporting Deadlines
7CAV-BATT3-005 3BN - Company Operation/FTX Policy
7CAV-BATT3-006 3BN Accountability SOP
7CAV-BATT3-007 3BN Platoon & Company Staff Roles at an SP
7CAV-BATT3-008 3BN Trooper Transfer Process
7CAV-BATT3-009 3BN Section Practice Makeup Policy
7CAV-BATT3-010 3BN use of Opfor Policy
7CAV-BATT3-011 3BN Guidance on Callsign Selection
7CAV-R-001 Chain of Command
DCS World ROE DCS World Rules of Engagement

3rd Battalion Leadership

Battalion Commanding Officer Battalion Executive Officer Battalion Sergeant Major
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Jeffrey May David Walsh Malcolm Ryan Hill
Jeffrey May joined the 7th Cavalry on July 04 2022 in the starter platoon for DCS in the auxiliary combat detachment where he served as a section leader upon the standing up of A/ACD. Since then, he has served in multiple leadership roles including Platoon Leader, and Company Commander of Alpha Company, where he held his longest command from May 2023 until his promotion to Battalion Commander of the newly stood up 3/7 battalion in April 2024. He has served the S7 department as the ITW Lead and continues to train future Pilots as an instructor. He is the DCS S3 Senior and RTC lead for ACD. He holds his aviator wings and multiple course badges. He also holds multiple combat awards including the silver star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, as well as Defense Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Merit. He was named A/ACD Officer of the Year in 2023. David Walsh joined the 7th Cavalry on April 20, 2009; he is most certainly part of the "old guard". His Cav career began in the Arma MOS where he spent many years reinvigorating the flight programs, He was instrumental in rewriting the Arma flight schools for both rotary and fixed, and more recently developed hours of training materials for the Superhornet mod. During his Arma career he held positions of PSG, Company XO, Company Commander, SGM, and Battalion Commander; however David will tell you he is most proud of earning his Ranger Tabs on his 2nd try. He has served long tenures in S1, S2, S3, and S7. He holds his Master Aviator Wings, Master Parachutist Badge, and Master Instructor Badge. He also holds many combat awards including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Army Air Medal, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Defense Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Merit. He was named ACGS of the Year in 2022. Malcolm Ryan Hill joined the 7th Cavalry on October 10 2022 where he served as a trooper before becoming Assistant Section Leader under Jeffery May in the newly stood up A/ACD. Since then he has served in multiple leadership roles including Section Leader, Platoon Sergeant and Company First Sergeant, where he held his longest command from October 2023 until his promotion to Battalion Sergeant Major of 3-7 battalion in April 2024. He has served in several secondary billets including S1, S3, RTC, and most notably S7 as an ITW Senior Instructor where he continues to train future Pilots. He holds his aviator wings as well as multiple combat awards including the Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, a Purple Heart, as well as Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit. He was named A/ACD NCO of the Year in 2023.

Traditions and History

3-7 CAV was stood up as a Battalion for the DCS World area of operations on April 1st, 2024.

Previous Battalion Commanders

Rank Name Dates of Service
Major Jeffrey May 01APR24 - Present
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