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|CO=[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/11/ CPT Alex Mackey]
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'''Charlie Company''', 1st Battalion is an Infantry Company tasked with Air Assault and Airborne Operations. It is administratively known as C/1-7. The Company has two Platoons.
  
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Charlie Company, 1st Battalion is a military unit of the 7th Cavalry. It is administratively known as C/1-7, this abbreviation is used in MILPAC and avatars (among other things). It is formed of three (3) platoons, with three (3) squads in 1st platoon, four (4) squads in 2nd platoon, and three (3) squads in 3rd platoon.
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=Mission=
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The mission of the Charlie Company is to close with and destroy the enemy with direct fires. Because of the Airborne capability, Charlie Company can conduct disruption operations in the enemy's rear area.  
  
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==Mission==
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=Role=
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Charlie Company, 1st Battalion is an infantry & support asset of the 7th Cavalry. The mission of Charlie Company is to close with and destroy the enemy as part of the all-arms battle. Charlie Company is designated Air Assault and Airborne or 'Light' infantry in 1st platoon and Mobile Engineering or Indirect Fire Support in 2nd platoon. They must often take with them everything necessary to accomplish their mission as they are often inserted into hostile areas with little or no vehicular support.
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Charlie Company is tasked to provide Airborne and Air Assault Infantry to the Combined Arms Battalion. This role provides the Combined Arms Battalion operational mobility through air delivery of a company sized infantry force. Charlie Company also provides a complex terrain operating capability. In Counter-Insurgency (COIN) Operations, Charlie Company Soldiers train to operate Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicles in a motorized role.  
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==Charlie Company Military Occupational Specialties==
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==Charlie Company MOS==
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Charlie Company only employs 11B Infantrymen.
 
===11B - Airborne Infantryman===
 
===11B - Airborne Infantryman===
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[[File:CharliePic1.png|right|frame|Charlie Company soldiers form a chalk and await pickup from a CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter during a Field Training Exercise]]
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The Military Occupational Specialty 11B Infantryman is responsible for closing with and destroying the enemy. They are experts in squad-level battle drills and employment of assigned weapon systems. In Charlie Company, Infantrymen specialize in both Air Assault and Airborne operations, while also performing traditional light infantry and motorized tasks. Each Infantry Platoon within Charlie Company is comprised of up to three Light Infantry Squads and one Weapons Squad.
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As an infantryman within the Cavalry you are the backbone of our Combat forces. Charlie Company infantry are the tip of the spear, we are the elite. Often inserted behind enemy lines, we have the capability to deploy almost anywhere with little warning. When you choose to be a part of the Company, you will be trained to become the most versatile part of any fighting force under the guidance and instruction of some of the most experienced Officers and NCOs within the Regiment.
 
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Your training begins with all the essential skills needed to function as a member of an infantry Fire Team and Squad. It continues with the basic infantry battle drills and how to perform common tasks for infantry, such as conducting attacks, reconnaissance, combat patrols, defending critical positions and acting as a quick reaction force. Your training culminates in your ability to conduct coordinated airborne landings and air assaults into enemy held territories to seize or conduct raids on key objectives.
 
  
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===11C - Indirect Fire Infantryman / Combat Engineer===
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A Light Infantry squad employs weapons including the M4A1 Carbine, the M249 Light Machinegun, the M320 Grenade Launcher, and the AT-4 recoilless launcher. These squads act as the primary assault and maneuver elements within the platoon.
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''"Everywhere, on time, on target"'' <br> This is the motto of indirect fire infantrymen within Charlie Company. Your indirect fire support is able to both level the playing field, the battlefield and whatever else has stood in the way of our advance. Whether being airdropped in to provide mortar support for a Platoon operating behind enemy lines, or sending 155mm rounds down range as a crewman of an M109A6 Paladin, indirect fire support is essential to any successful Operation.
 
  
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As an 11C you will also be trained as a Combat Engineer. Combat Engineers both pave the way for friendly forces and support them in the field. During offensive operations, combat engineers are relied on for their expertise at conducting obstacle breaches, clearing enemy fortifications, clearing routes through minefields and disabling IEDs. Our Combat Engineers support friendly assets through the construction of FARPs (Forward Arming / Refueling Points), FOBs (Forward Operating Bases), roadblocks and checkpoints. Combat Engineers also impede enemy efforts through the destruction of bridges and through setting minefields and obstacles of their own.
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Each platoon also employs a Heavy Weapons Squad, which provides a base of fire for the rest of the platoon. These squads are trained to employ weapons systems such as the M240B Medium Machine Gun, the M3 Medium Anti-Armor Weapon System (MAAWS), and the FIM-92 Stinger Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) among others.
  
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==Company Staff==
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=Traditions and History=
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'''Current Company Staff'''
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Charlie Company has served in multiple roles in support of the 1st Battalion. The Company is currently assigned as Airborne / Air Assault Infantry. The Company was officially re-designated "Airborne" in 2017. Prior to 2017, the Company was strictly Light Infantry. From 2009 - 2011, the Company was Mechanized Infantry and Armored, before these duties were transferred to Bravo Company.
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* Company Commander: Major Aizen, Osman
 
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* Company Executive Officer: Major McCloud, Ace
 
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* Company First Sergeant: First Sergeant Schoenhoff, Niko
 
  
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'''Previous Company Commanders'''
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Because of the Airborne designation, Soldiers of the Company refer to themselves as the "Tip of the Spear". This is because Airborne forces are capable of inserting into the enemy's rear area to disrupt their rear area operations ahead of a main mechanized force. Soldiers of the Company who successfully complete the Basic Airborne Course, also known as Airborne School are authorized to wear the Maroon Beret with the Regimental Flash.
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* Major Baeder, Stefan
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[[File:2LTMackey PortraitSmall.png|left|frame|2LT (at the time) Alex Mackey, a Platoon Leader in Charlie Company wears the distinctive Maroon Beret]]
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* Captain Miller, John M
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===Leadership===
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* Major Burgundy, Cameron
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The following is a list of Company Commanders beginning with the most recent.
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* Major Clarke, Jake
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| style="width: 200px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center;" |'''Name'''
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| style="width: 200px; text-align: center;" data-mce-style="width: 200px; text-align: center;" |'''Dates of Service'''
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Captain
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/11/ Alex Mackey]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |19 Aug 2023–Present
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major  
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/10/ Gray Phoenix]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |04 Mar 2022–18 Aug 2023
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|-
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/10/ Mike LaCombe]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |20 Jan 2020–28 Feb 2022
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|-
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/156/ Michael Rosefield]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |25 Nov 2018 - 20 Jan 2020
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|-
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/37/ Nicholas Wildfire]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |29 Oct 2018 - 25 Nov 2018
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|-
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/631/ Delvanoc (Shane) Carter]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |29 Apr 2018 - 29 Oct 2018
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|-
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=4976 Osman Aizen]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |18 Jul 2015 - 29 Apr 2018
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/5/ Stefan Baeder]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |31 May 2014 - 17 Jul 2015
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/4/ Cameron Burgundy]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |11 Aug 2013 - 29 Aug 2013
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=2976 Jake Clarke]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |04 Jul 2012 - 09 Aug 2013
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/402/ Zachary Larouche]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |25 Oct 2011 - 31 Oct 2012
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=2778 Don Nichols]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |15 Aug 2009 - 16 Jan 2010
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| style="width: 75px;" data-mce-style="width: 75px;" |Major
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |[https://milpacs.treck.ninja/profile.php?uid=328 Thiago Scout]
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| style="width: 200px;" data-mce-style="width: 200px;" |10 Aug 2009 - 15 Aug 2009
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=Order of Battle=
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* http://i.imgur.com/JYcl5vx.png '''1st Platoon''' (Airborne/Light Infantry)
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The Company consists of 2 Airborne Infantry Platoons, and a Headquarters Section.
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* http://i.imgur.com/JYcl5vx.png '''2nd Platoon''' (Airborne/Light Infantry)
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* http://i.imgur.com/osoFTWT.png '''3rd Platoon''' (Combat Engineers)
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| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" |Company Headquarters
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| style="width: 100px;" data-mce-style="width: 100px;" |Hitman
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| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" |Section
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| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" |Company Command Team of C Company, including the Company Commander, Executive Officer and Company First Sergeant
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| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" |1st Platoon
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| style="width: 100px;" data-mce-style="width: 100px;" |Bandit
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| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" |Platoon
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| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" |Airborne Infantry Platoon, force-generates and force-employs Airborne Infantry Soldiers in support of the Combined Arms Battalion
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| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" |2nd Platoon
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| style="width: 100px;" data-mce-style="width: 100px;" |Misfit
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| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" |Platoon
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| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" |Airborne Infantry Platoon, force-generates and force-employs Airborne Infantry Soldiers in support of the Combined Arms Battalion
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Latest revision as of 04:40, 27 February 2024

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Charlie Company (C/1-7)
C17GuidonNS.png
Staff
CO CPT Alex Mackey
XO CPT Adam Beiter
COS
ROO
AG
CSM
IMO
SGM
1SG 1SG Jones Jupiter
NCO
Aide to Charlie Company (C/1-7)
IC
2IC
PL
PSG
Hierarchy
Superior Unit 1st Battalion HQ
Reporting Units
Esprit De Corps
Unit Motto "Tip of the Spear"


Charlie Company, 1st Battalion is an Infantry Company tasked with Air Assault and Airborne Operations. It is administratively known as C/1-7. The Company has two Platoons.

Mission

The mission of the Charlie Company is to close with and destroy the enemy with direct fires. Because of the Airborne capability, Charlie Company can conduct disruption operations in the enemy's rear area.

Role

Charlie Company is tasked to provide Airborne and Air Assault Infantry to the Combined Arms Battalion. This role provides the Combined Arms Battalion operational mobility through air delivery of a company sized infantry force. Charlie Company also provides a complex terrain operating capability. In Counter-Insurgency (COIN) Operations, Charlie Company Soldiers train to operate Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicles in a motorized role.

Charlie Company Military Occupational Specialties

Charlie Company only employs 11B Infantrymen.

11B - Airborne Infantryman

Charlie Company soldiers form a chalk and await pickup from a CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter during a Field Training Exercise

The Military Occupational Specialty 11B Infantryman is responsible for closing with and destroying the enemy. They are experts in squad-level battle drills and employment of assigned weapon systems. In Charlie Company, Infantrymen specialize in both Air Assault and Airborne operations, while also performing traditional light infantry and motorized tasks. Each Infantry Platoon within Charlie Company is comprised of up to three Light Infantry Squads and one Weapons Squad.

A Light Infantry squad employs weapons including the M4A1 Carbine, the M249 Light Machinegun, the M320 Grenade Launcher, and the AT-4 recoilless launcher. These squads act as the primary assault and maneuver elements within the platoon.

Each platoon also employs a Heavy Weapons Squad, which provides a base of fire for the rest of the platoon. These squads are trained to employ weapons systems such as the M240B Medium Machine Gun, the M3 Medium Anti-Armor Weapon System (MAAWS), and the FIM-92 Stinger Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) among others.

Traditions and History

Charlie Company has served in multiple roles in support of the 1st Battalion. The Company is currently assigned as Airborne / Air Assault Infantry. The Company was officially re-designated "Airborne" in 2017. Prior to 2017, the Company was strictly Light Infantry. From 2009 - 2011, the Company was Mechanized Infantry and Armored, before these duties were transferred to Bravo Company.

Because of the Airborne designation, Soldiers of the Company refer to themselves as the "Tip of the Spear". This is because Airborne forces are capable of inserting into the enemy's rear area to disrupt their rear area operations ahead of a main mechanized force. Soldiers of the Company who successfully complete the Basic Airborne Course, also known as Airborne School are authorized to wear the Maroon Beret with the Regimental Flash.

2LT (at the time) Alex Mackey, a Platoon Leader in Charlie Company wears the distinctive Maroon Beret

Leadership

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

Rank Name Dates of Service
Captain Alex Mackey 19 Aug 2023–Present
Major Gray Phoenix 04 Mar 2022–18 Aug 2023
Major Mike LaCombe 20 Jan 2020–28 Feb 2022
Major Michael Rosefield 25 Nov 2018 - 20 Jan 2020
Major Nicholas Wildfire 29 Oct 2018 - 25 Nov 2018
Major Delvanoc (Shane) Carter 29 Apr 2018 - 29 Oct 2018
Major Osman Aizen 18 Jul 2015 - 29 Apr 2018
Major Stefan Baeder 31 May 2014 - 17 Jul 2015
Major Cameron Burgundy 11 Aug 2013 - 29 Aug 2013
Major Jake Clarke 04 Jul 2012 - 09 Aug 2013
Major Zachary Larouche 25 Oct 2011 - 31 Oct 2012
Major Don Nichols 15 Aug 2009 - 16 Jan 2010
Major Thiago Scout 10 Aug 2009 - 15 Aug 2009

Order of Battle

The Company consists of 2 Airborne Infantry Platoons, and a Headquarters Section.

Element Callsign Size Role
Company Headquarters Hitman Section Company Command Team of C Company, including the Company Commander, Executive Officer and Company First Sergeant
1st Platoon Bandit Platoon Airborne Infantry Platoon, force-generates and force-employs Airborne Infantry Soldiers in support of the Combined Arms Battalion
2nd Platoon Misfit Platoon Airborne Infantry Platoon, force-generates and force-employs Airborne Infantry Soldiers in support of the Combined Arms Battalion
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