3rd Battalion Headquarters
| 3rd Battalion | |
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| Staff | |
| CO | MAJ Jeffery May |
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| XO | MAJ David Walsh |
| SGM | SGM Alexander Oliva |
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| 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 | Alexander Oliva |
| 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. | Alexander Oliva joined the 7th Cavalry on July 1st, 2009, where his career began in Alpha 1-7 after the release of Arma 2. He spent most of his time assisting Company Staff in the development of Rotary Sections. Within the first 3 months, he passed flight school, was promoted to WO1 and assigned ASL. He also received his first award, NCO of the month, in April 2010. During his time in the Cav, he held various positions as ASL, SL, PSG, and 1SG. He has also held secondary billets in S1, RTC, MP, RRD, and S6. After a long retirement, Alexander returned to the Cav on March 25th, 2023, joining A/ACD's Apache Section (later known as A/2/B/3-7). |
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 |