Bravo Troop B/1-7

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Bravo Troop (B/1-7)
Staff
CO CPT Sindre Rodahl
XO Vacant
COS
RSO
ROO
AG
RFO
CSM
IMO
SGM
1SG 1SG Logan Vincent
NCO
Aide to Bravo Troop (B/1-7)
IC
2IC
PL
PSG
Hierarchy
Superior Unit 1st Battalion HQ
Reporting Units
Esprit De Corps
Unit Motto {{{UnitMotto}}}


Bravo Troop is a sub-unit level organization of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment. It is administratively known as B/1-7, this abbreviation is used in MILPACS and avatars. It is comprised of two Platoons, 1st Platoon containing Sections of Combat Engineers (12B) and 2nd platoon containing Sections of Mechanized Infantry (11B).

Mission

The mission of Bravo Troop is a collective of tasks, based on the MOS

Mechanized Infantry

The Mechanized Infantry is to close with the enemy by means of fire and movement to defeat or capture, or to repel assault by fire, close combat, or counterattack. Despite any technological advances, the only way to gain the advantage in operations is by close combat between ground forces. Bravo Troop's Infantry platoons play, but are not limited to, the following main roles in close combat situations:

  • Operate mainly at night or during other periods of limited visibility.
  • Penetrate and hold existing (natural and man-made) obstacles and difficult terrain as pivots for operational and tactical maneuver.
  • Attack by Infantry squads over approaches not feasible for armored forces.
  • Seize or secure wooded and built-up areas.
  • Control restrictive routes for use by other forces.
  • Conduct operations in the sustainment area.

Combat Engineers

Maneuver commanders rely on the three engineer disciplines—combat, general, and geospatial engineering—to add breadth and depth to the overall understanding of the Operating Environment (OE). Guided by a common understanding, the engineer perspective seeks to identify the potential challenges and opportunities that are associated with variables that affect the OE. Engineer capabilities are significant force multipliers in operations, facilitating the freedom of action necessary for the joint force commander to meet mission objectives. Engineer activities modify, maintain, provide understanding of, and protect the physical environment. In doing so, they—

  • Assure the mobility of friendly forces.
  • Alter the mobility of adversaries.
  • Enhance the survivability and enable the sustainment of friendly forces.
  • Contribute to a clear understanding of the physical environment.
  • Provide support to non-combatants, other nations, and civilian authorities and agencies.
  • Identify potential hazards of the OE through a lens of geospatially related attributes of terrain (natural and man-made hazards).

Bravo Company Military Occupational Specialties (MOS)

Currently Bravo Troop employs 2 different Military Occupational Specialties, and trains in 1 non-deployed Military Occupational Specialty.

68W - Combat Medic

68W Combat Medics are the Military Occupational Specialty assigned to provide lifesaving care throughout the spectrum of conflict, including during war down to the Platoon level. Combat Medics are trained in First Aid, Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC), and operation of armored and un-armored Ambulances. Medics are sent to support all Combined Arms Battalion Companies, in a variety of circumstances. Medics can jump from C-130J Aircraft as part of an Airborne operation, or operate M113 Armored Ambulances in support of an Armored operation.

MOS IS CURRENTLY RETIRED FROM ACTIVE DUTY & DEPLOYMENT

11B - Mechanized Infantry

The 7th Cavalry Regiment, Bravo Troop, the Stryker Infantrymen, designated as 11 Bravos, are part of the 2nd Platoon, Assault Section, which includes two rifle squads. These soldiers are referred to as the "eyes, ears, and lightning" of the Battalion and Troop commanders. They perform a wide range of missions, including Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), as well as mounted and dismounted patrols, direct actions, high-value target missions, and specialty operations.

Bravo Troop Infantrymen are skilled at gathering intelligence on the enemy and terrain through both covert and overt methods, using hide positions and Infantry UAVs to support vehicles and mortars. They employ light or mission-specific platforms depending on the threat and support requirements of the Battalion and Troop. The section operates vehicles such as the M1296 Dragoon and HMMWV.

In counterinsurgency (COIN) missions, these infantrymen may conduct dismounted vehicle checkpoints, establish listening posts/observation posts (LP/OPs), provide rear-area security, conduct search and seizure operations, and escort Battalion forces. Although they are Stryker Infantry, they uphold Cavalry traditions.

12B - Combat Engineers

Within 1-7 we collate all three Engineering branches under Combat Engineers. Combat engineering is the engineering capabilities and activities that directly support the maneuver of land combat forces that require close and integrated support. General engineering are those engineering capabilities and activities, other than combat engineering, that provide infrastructure and modify, maintain, or protect the physical environment. Geospatial engineering is the engineering capabilities and activities that contribute to a clear understanding of the physical environment by providing geospatial information and services to commanders and staffs. Operationally, the tasks most frequently performed include:

  • Constructing and maintaining Lines of Communication.
  • Establishing small base camps.
  • Repairing and restoring infrastructure where able.
  • Supplying the main effort with ammunition and medical supply.
  • Establishing logistical repair points and sustaining any vehicle in the AO.
  • Coordinating with both Air and Ground assets around supply lines.

Traditions and History

SGT (at the time) Dammond Richards, former Company Commander displays the Cavalry Stetson Headdress

Bravo Troop is a Stryker Infantry unit comprising Stryker Crewmen, Stryker Infantrymen, Stryker Weapons Specialists, and Medics, as well as the currently retired Armored and Cavalry Scout Soldiers. Members of the Troop are authorized to wear the traditional Cavalry Stetson if they are qualified on the M1A2 SEP V2 or M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, or upon completion of the Stryker Infantryman Course and Cavalry Scout Course. Infantrymen earn their Queen of Battle Blue Cord upon completing Infantry School. Soldiers who do not possess the Stetson wear the Black Beret with Regimental Flash. Those who complete the Cavalry Scout Course may wear Spurs on their combat boots or dress boots while in garrison. Additionally, soldiers who complete the Armored Career Pathway, or Master Gunner Qualification are authorized to wear the Master Gunner Badge on their uniforms, including the Combat Uniform.

Historical Roles

Bravo Troop has always remained mechanized, but has fielded a wide range of capabilities. In Arma 2, (then) Bravo Company was responsible to force generate and employ 2x Armor Platoons and 1x Artillery Platoon. In late 2011, a 4th Platoon was opened with Combat Engineers. This capability was later transferred to Echo Company, a dedicated Combat Engineer Company. Following the closure of the 15 Series (Artillery) MOS in 2012, the Company was reduced in scope to Armor only. In 2014, following the closure of Delta Company, the Company was re-organized to 1x Armor Platoon and 2x Mechanized Infantry Platoons.

In late 2015, Bravo Company expanded to a 3rd Platoon providing Health Service Support (HSS) capability to the Combined Arms Battalion through Combat Medics. This capability was removed from the company in 2016 and transferred to the Headquarters, and Headquarters Company (HHC). In 2018, following the closure of the 1st Battalion HHC, the Combat Medical capability was reassigned to Bravo Company. The 3rd Platoon has continued to expand both medical and logistics capabilities into 2020, but officially only has Medical MOS.

In late 2020, 3rd platoon was stood down and the Medical MOS was combined into 1st Platoon with the Tanker MOS.

In July 2022, the Tanker MOS was transferred to 2nd Platoon to provide the Troop with a more streamlined Direct Action Platoon. Due to this change, 1st platoon became a support Medical Platoon, and has remained so until today.

Re-Designation from Company to Troop

In 2018, the sub-unit was officially renamed Bravo Troop, by Troop Commander Major Jon Argus, to align more closely with its real role as a Combined-Arms Armor and Cavalry force.

Leadership

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

Rank Name Dates of Service
Captain Sindre Rodahl 02 Feb 2025 - Present
Captain Adrian Narramoor 04 Sep 2024 - 29 Jan 2025
Major Tom Gerrish 09 Nov 2023 - 14 Aug 2024
Major Bob Stewart 26 Jan 2023 - 09 Nov 2023
Captain Patrick Burton 24 Sep 2021 - 18 Jan 2023
First Lieutenant Radu Moraru 06 Aug 2021 - 21 Sep 2021
Captain Alex Storm 01 Nov 2020 - 30 Jul 2021
Captain Adam Waldie 20 Jan 2020– 01 Nov 2020
Captain Mike LaCombe 09 Sep 2019 - 20 Jan 2020
Major Rip Tharen 25 Nov 2018 - 09 Sep 2019
Major Michael Rosefield 15 Sep 2018 - 25 Nov 2018
Major Jon Argus 27 Mar 2018 - 15 Sep 2018
Major Dammond Richards 03 Oct 2017 - 27 Mar 2018
Major Nate Thumper 26 Jan 2017 - 03 Oct 2017
Major Kieran Kastor (Chilicki) 24 Feb 2016 - 26 Jan 2017
Major Zachary Larouche 24 Feb 2016 - 31 Mar 2016
Major Stefan Baeder 17 July 2015 - 20 Feb 2016
Major Dan Emerson 18 May 2015 - 11 July 2015
Major Zachary Larouche 13 July 2014 - 18 May 2015
Major Mac Way 01 Jun 2014 - 13 July 2014
Major Stefan Baeder 11 Aug 2013 - 31 May 2014
Major Cameron Burgundy 04 Aug 2012 - 11 Aug 2013
Major Ruairidh Duncan 04 Jul 2012 - 05 Aug 2012
Major Jake Clarke 06 Jun 2012 - 04 Jul 2012
Major Jake Clarke 27 Mar 2012 - 09 Apr 2012
Major Nathan Redbeard 03 Dec 2011 - 24 Mar 2012
Major Ryan Hartman 02 Oct 2011 - 03 Dec 2011
Major Don Nichols 30 Dec 2010 - 02 Oct 2011
Major Don Nichols 15 Oct 2010 - 22 Oct 2010
Major Marion Francis 21 Jun 2010 - 15 Oct 2010
Major Thiago Scout 15 Aug 2009 - 13 Sep 2009
Captain Ben 18 Mar 2009 - 18 May 2009

Order of Battle

The Troop currently consists of 2 Platoons, and a Headquarters Section.

Element Callsign Size Role
Troop Headquarters Warhorse Section Company Command Team of B Troop, including the Troop Commander, Executive Officer and Troop First Sergeant
1st Platoon Atlas Platoon Combat Medical Soldiers to support the Combined Arms Battalion. Able to provide advanced medical aid for all combat situations.
2nd Platoon Viking Platoon 2nd Platoon acts as the Troop combat team for Warhorse, consisting of;

Viking - Mechanized Infantry. Viking squads utilize advanced equipment to locate, identify, and designate both active hostile targets and also points of interest. These squads can also act as mechanized infantry and excel in combined arms engagements.