(Archive) Easy Company E/2-7
| Easy Company | |
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| Staff | |
| CO | Vacant |
|---|---|
| XO | Vacant |
| 1SG | Vacant |
| Hierarchy | |
| Superior Unit | 2nd Battalion HQ |
| Esprit De Corps | |
| Unit Motto | "For he to-day that sheds his blood with me. Shall be my brother." |
Introduction
Easy Company, 2nd Battalion was a sub-unit of the 7th Cavalry focused on Hell Let Loose (HLL). It was administratively known as E/2-7, the abbreviation used in MILPACs and on the Forums. At the time of its stand down, the Company comprised three platoons: 1st Platoon (Iron Crucible), consisting of mechanized infantry; 2nd Platoon (Brawlers), consisting of infantry and combat engineer squads; and 3rd Platoon (Iron Forge), consisting of Armor Crewmen. The Company was re-activated on 18 March 2024 due to the growth and expansion of 2nd Battalion and the HLL area of operations, and was stood down on 29 September 2026.
| Military Occupational Specialties | Description |
| Infantry Officer (11A) | The Infantry Officer was responsible for leading platoons within Easy Company and ensuring the readiness of troopers and crewmen. Troopers who served as Infantry Officers had priority for leadership positions in operations. |
| Armor Officer (19A) | The Armor Officer was responsible for leading armored platoons within the Company, ensuring the readiness of tank crews and maintaining the operational capability of armored crewmen. Troopers who served as Armor Officers had priority for leadership positions involving armored operations. |
| Infantry (11B) | The Infantry were experts in individual skill and teamwork coordination.
Through larger platoon actions, whether in defense or offense, the infantry squad utilized all member classifications to overwhelm the enemy and seize the objective. Members of the Infantry were masters of land warfare, communication, and tactical movement. In the Infantry, every member was a rifleman first and a specialist second. Each rifleman trained extensively on marksmanship, control over their weapon systems, and team battle drills. Troopers also trained in coordination with other support elements to improve the Company's combined arms operations. |
| Combat Engineer (12B) | Combat Engineers, also known as sappers, were specialized soldiers who provided engineering support on the battlefield. Their primary role was to ensure the mobility, survivability, and functionality of their own forces while impeding the movement and capabilities of the enemy. This included tasks such as constructing and maintaining field fortifications, laying or clearing mines, and demolishing obstacles -- including enemy mechanized assets. |
| Armor Crewman (19K) | Armor Crewmen worked as part of a team to operate tanks and assault vehicles and fire weapons to destroy enemy positions. Crewmen were expected to operate various armored chassis in all positions: Driver, Gunner, and Tank Commander (TC). The Driver was responsible for maneuvering the vehicle and operating the bow gun, if equipped. The Gunner was responsible for round selection and engagement of targets designated by the TC. The TC commanded the vehicle and was responsible for issuing orders to crewmen within the vehicle, prioritizing target assignments, coordinating with other units, and executing orders given by the Commander.
Armor served as a mobile support force capable of running operations on its own on a limited scale. It was primarily a support force working with infantry to take and hold key areas from the enemy, or to deny the enemy access to them, through combined arms warfare. Armor operated in close order with Infantry. |
Traditions and History
E/2-7 Fallen
The following were Easy (Echo) Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment members who have passed away. This section recognized their contributions to the community and the impact they made on E/2-7.
" I told death that not even she will keep us apart, my love will keep you alive, in my heart, my mind and actions, I will honor you for the rest of my life until death comes and takes me with you." - anonymous
| Rank | Name | Life |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist | Joshua Grey |
Leadership
The following is a list of Company Commanders, beginning with the most recent.
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
| Captain | Sven Sostak | 13MAY25 - 29SEP26 |
| Major | Jay Cameron | 18MAR24 - 26APR25 |
| Major | Jon Czar | 29SEP19– 29MAR21 |
| Major | Bryden Parsons | 17JUN19 - 29SEP19 |
| Second Lieutenant | Patrick Forbes* | 23AUG13 - 14NOV13 |
| First Lieutenant | William Nguyen* | 19JUN13 - 22AUG13 |
* Denotes they were the acting Company Commander for that time.
NCO Leadership
The following is a list of First Sergeants, beginning with the most recent.
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
| First Sergeant | Hans Mueller | 25MAY25 - 29SEP26 |
| First Sergeant | Sostak Sven | 18MAR24 - 13MAY25 |
| First Sergeant | Craig Thorpe | 3OCT20 - 01APR21 |
| First Sergeant | Petey Claxton | 17JUN19 - 30OCT20 |
Other Leadership
| Historical Roster |
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1st Platoon - Iron Crucible
- On 16 June 2026, the decision was made to split 3rd platoon to form a second armored platoon
2nd Platoon - Brawlers
Annual Grand Prix
3rd Platoon - Iron Forge
- On 21 November 2025, the decision was made to close Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion (C/2-7) and merge its troopers into 3rd Platoon, Easy Company (3/E/2-7). See Charlie Company C/2-7.
Deactivation
Easy (Echo) Company was stood down in March 2021 due to low personnel numbers.
Reactivation
Easy (Echo) Company was stood up on 18 March 2024 due to the expansion of 2nd Battalion and the HLL area of operations.
Stand Down
Easy (Echo) Company was stood down on 29 September 2026.
Order of Battle
At the time of its stand down, the Company consisted of three platoons and a Headquarters Section.
| Element | Callsign | Size | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Headquarters | Section | Company Command Team of Easy Company, including the Company Commander, Executive Officer and Company First Sergeant | |
| 1st Platoon | Iron Crucible | Platoon | Mechanized Infantry |
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Iron Shield | Section | Armor |
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Iron Wolves | Section | Armor |
| 2nd Platoon | Brawlers | Platoon | Infantry, Combat Engineers |
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Fighting First | Section | Infantry |
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Fighting Badgers | Section | Engineers |
| 3rd Platoon | Iron Forge | Platoon | Armor Crewman |
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Iron Knights | Section | Armor |
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Iron Dagger | Section | Armor |
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Iron Crusaders | Section | Armor |
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Iron Spear | Section | Armor |