SUBJECT: 2026 Year-End Regimental Furlough

1. REFERENCES.
a. 7CAV Furlough Policy, https://wiki.7cav.us/wiki/Regimental_Events_and_Meetings#7th_Cavalry_Furlough_Policy

2. PURPOSE. To announce the dates of the 2026 Year-End Regimental Furlough and provide guidance to all Troopers.

3. FURLOUGH DATES.
a. Furlough will commence on 19 December 2026, immediately following the conclusion of the Year-End Regimental Meeting.
b. Furlough will conclude on 8 January 2027. Normal Regimental operations resume upon its conclusion.

4. GENERAL GUIDANCE. Furlough is the Regiment's annual stand-down over the holiday period. It exists so that every Trooper, especially those who support the Regiment day in and day out, can rest, spend time with family and friends, and return refreshed for the new year. For the average Trooper, this means:

a. All duties are suspended. Every Battalion, Support Department and Secondary Department stands down. No Trooper is expected to perform duties during this period.
b. No official events. There will be no official operations, training classes, roll calls or section practices for the duration of Furlough.
c. You are free to play. Troopers are encouraged to keep gaming together on our servers and in Discord. Unofficial, casual play is welcome; it simply does not count as an official event.
d. Participation is voluntary. No leader may require a Trooper to work or attend any activity during Furlough.
e. Awards are deferred. Award submissions for any approved operation or event held during Furlough will be held until Furlough concludes.

5. GUIDANCE FOR LEADERS.
a. Any official activity during Furlough requires approval from the General Staff.
b. Any support required from Support or Secondary Departments must be coordinated no later than two weeks prior to the start of Furlough (NLT 4 December 2026).
c. Leaders will ensure their Troopers are...

ALCON,

Earlier this year, we updated the Rank Promotion and Reduction Guidelines SOP to include a veteran rank restoration provision, under Chapter 4, Section VII. This allows returning retirees, at the discretion of the appropriate promotion authority, to be promoted up to the highest rank authorized by their billet if they previously held that rank in good standing.

Building on that policy, we are expanding eligibility to all members who qualify for retirement, regardless of whether they have formally retired or not. The intent is to recognize and honor the prior service of all veteran members that return to leadership billets!

For transparency, here's what was changed exactly for this policy (highlighted in green): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zGXOZs8FYzsw6MK_L8KmDM32JJw33YcqIEqbUVZOL5E/edit?usp=sharing. And here is the updated Wiki link: https://wiki.7cav.us/wiki/Rank_Prom...uidelines#Section_VII:_Veteran_Rank_Retention.

As a reminder, veteran rank restoration is neither automatic nor guaranteed. All promotions remain subject to demonstrated performance, the discretion of the appropriate promotion authority, and the standard promotion proposal process. Effective immediately, promotion authorities may consider and approve these promotions in accordance with the updated guidance. If you have any questions, please consult your Chain of Command. We hope this change continues to recognize the important service and dedication of our most veteran members that continue to volunteer and serve in leadership billets!

Respectfully,

The General Staff