S7 Training - Cadre, and Cadre Awards

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This is the Document Release Information
Article Number: 7CAV-DR-011
Scope: S7 Training - Cadre, OVSM, and Non-Attendance Policy
Version: Version 3.0
Effective Date: 05JUL20
Last Modified Date: 25MAY25
Approving Authority: S7 Officer in Charge
Point of Contact: S7 Executive Officer


Introduction

This S7 Training policy details the roles and responsibilities of Cadre that assist courses and the criteria to award the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (OVSM)

Cadre

A Cadre member is defined as a volunteer who assists in the running of a class in a manner that does not officially require instructor status, and the member is not in an instructor billet in the school. Cadre MUST have completed the course they are cadre for. Exceptions can be made from S7 HQ after discussion with the School's Lead Instructor. Examples of Cadre functions include:

Game Description
Arma Reforger
  • Members who act as a simulated Opposing Force (OPFOR)
Hell Let Loose
  • Members who act as a simulated Opposing Force (OPFOR)
Squad
  • Members who act as a simulated Opposing Force (OPFOR)
Digital Combat Simulator
  • Members who act as a simulated Opposing Force (OPFOR)
Hell Let Loose Console
  • Members who act as a simulated Opposing Force (OPFOR)

Not all classes require Cadre members, and are at the discretion of the Instructor. Cadre members do not instructor courses, and must be qualified Instructors to do so. The medal is awarded for Cadre who attend a total of 3 courses, in any school.

Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

The Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (OVSM) is awarded for Cadre members who continually support S7 Training efforts. The criteria for awarding are as follows:

  • All Cadre must be listed in the class graduation post to be tracked to qualify for the medal
  • Participation is tracked by the appropriate S7 Training Lead
  • Cadre are defined as Soldiers who are not assigned as Instructors to the school that is conducting the training.
  • OVSM's can be recommended for every 3 courses a trooper volunteers to act as Cadre for