Able Company A/2-7

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Alpha Company
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Staff
CO MAJ RJ Rollins
XO CPT Rick Smithson
COS
ROO
AG
CSM
IMO
SGM
1SG 1SG Thomas Komar
NCO
Aide to Alpha Company
IC
2IC
PL
PSG
Hierarchy
Superior Unit 2nd Battalion HQ
Reporting Units
Esprit De Corps
Unit Motto "Dogs of War"



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Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion is a Composite Combat Arms and Combat Support Company tasked with Infantry, Armor, and Combat Engineer operations. It is administratively known as A/2-7. The Company has three Platoons.

Mission

Mission

Mission

Mission

At Alpha Company, our vision is to create and be a part of a thriving gaming community built on the foundation of camaraderie, leadership, and the shared passion of Hell Let Loose.
We aspire to be a beacon of growth and retention, empowering our members to develop their skills and emerge as exemplary leaders developing skills in both virtual and real-life environments.Central to our vision is the
cultivation of effective communication, leadership principles and fun. By honing these essential skills, our members can excel not only within our mil-sim gaming context but also in their personal and professional lives.
Beyond being just a gaming community, Alpha Company strives to create a brotherhood that extends far beyond the virtual battlefield. We are committed to fostering strong bonds among our members, fostering a supportive and inclusive
environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and where nobody is left behind. The cornerstones of Alpha Company's success are engagement and quality section practices. We maintain an active and dynamic community,
where everyone is respected,every member's voice is heard, and their contributions are acknowledged and rewarded. Through collaboration and cooperation, we continuously improve the gaming experience for our members.
Lastly, high attendance and active participation are crucial for building a strong and dedicated community. Alpha Company values commitment and recognizes the importance of every member's presence in shaping our collective success.​

Role

Alpha Company is tasked to provide a composite, combined arms force to the 2nd Battalion. The Company operates in the Hell Let Loose area of responsibility. The Company combines several disparate specialties to create a Company-Team in operations that is capable of providing effective self-supported direct fire and direct fire support, as well as conducting mobility and counter-mobility tasks. Because of the company's area of responsibility, it primarily trains to fight against a near peer adversary in a conventional conflict.

Military Occupational Specialties Description
Infantry Officer (11A) The Infantry Officer is responsible for leading the soldiers of Alpha Company. They are responsible for ensuring the readiness of their soldiers. Infantry Officers have priority for leadership positions in operations.
Armor Crewman (19K) Armor Crewmen are subject matter experts in armored vehicle operation and combat. They are colloquially known as Tankers. Armor Crewmen have priority to attend the Basic Armor Crewman Course and to crew armored vehicles in operations.

Traditions and History

In 2020, Company Commander Captain Steve Rogers designated A Company the "Dogs of War". Although the Dogs of War patch is not worn on uniforms or used officially, the war dog is considered the company mascot.

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A/2-7 CAV Patch

Leadership

The following is a list of Company Commanders beginning with the most recent.

Rank Name Dates of Service
Major MAJ RJ Rollins 23 May 2023 – Present
Major John Hayes 25 June 2022 – 12 May 2023
Major Lucas Profenno 11 November 2021 – 22 June 2022
Major Steve Rogers 21 May 2020 – 11 November 2021

Order of Battle

The Company consists of 3 Homogenous Platoons, and a Headquarters Section.

Element Callsign Size Role
Company Headquarters Dogs of War Company HQ Company Command Team of A Company, including the Company Commander, Executive Officer and Company First Sergeant
1st Platoon Nightmares Platoon Infantry Platoon
Bravo Squad Reapers Squad Infantry Squads
Charlie Squad Reapers Squad
Delta Squad Reapers Squad
2nd Platoon Iron Forge Platoon Armor Platoon
Alpha Section Iron Knights Section Armor Sections
Bravo Section Iron Spear Section
Charlie Section Iron Shield Section
3rd Platoon Platoon Infantry Platoon
Alpha Section Fighting First Squad Infantry Squads
Bravo Section Fighting Foxes Squad
Charlie Section Fighting Roosters Squad