Fire Team Leader - Revision history

Geekx: Changed some formatting and information and expanded the fireteam to include Grenadier, DMR and Flex

2024-03-24T03:23:05Z

Changed some formatting and information and expanded the fireteam to include Grenadier, DMR and Flex

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	Knowing what each role does and how to use them will improve your leading, your teams performance, and overall enjoyment of gameplay.		Knowing what each role does and how to use them will improve your leading, your teams performance, and overall enjoyment of gameplay.

	*FTL- The leader of a fireteam. Carries a radio to communicate to his Squad Leader and a short range to talk to the fireteam. Typically has an underbarrel GP launcher with a few HE and different color smoke rounds.		*FTL - The leader of a fireteam. Carries a radio to communicate to his Squad Leader and a short range to talk to the fireteam. Typically has an underbarrel GP launcher with a few HE and different color smoke rounds.

	*Auto Rifleman (AR)- Second in command of a fireteam. If FTL dies, he grabs his radio and keep the fireteam going. Typically has a fully auto machine gun of some nature.		*Auto Rifleman (AR) - Second in command of a fireteam. If FTL dies, he grabs his radio and keep the fireteam going. Typically has a fully auto machine gun of some nature.

	*Assistant Auto Rifleman (AAR)- Carries spare ammo for the AR but also helps to keeps situational awareness for him while he maintains fire towards a target as well as spotting with binoculars if engaging at longer ranges.		*Assistant Auto Rifleman (AAR) - Carries spare ammo for the AR but also helps to keeps situational awareness for him while he maintains fire towards a target as well as spotting with binoculars if engaging at longer ranges.

	*~~Rifleman CLS~~ - ~~Combat Lifesaver, carries extra bandages, splints~~, and ~~painkillers. The main role of the CLS is~~ to ~~stabilize casualties until a medic can arrive~~.		*Grenadier (GREN) - Equipped with an underbarrel GP launcher with a few HE rounds as well as smokes, can be used to clear out groups of enemies and create smoke cover for movements or to obscure an enemy positions vision for an approach.

	*Rifleman AT (RAT)- Standard rifleman only with some type of anti-tank launcher in his equipment launcher. A very important member to keep alive as you may run into light/heavy armor contacts and hes got the tool to remove it.		*Rifleman AT (RAT) - Standard rifleman only with some type of anti-tank launcher in his equipment launcher. A very important member to keep alive as you may run into light/heavy armor contacts and hes got the tool to remove it.
	~~===Fireteam Leading SOPs===~~
	~~Always mention what formation you want prior to movement~~.

	~~Always mention what team you want on each side~~ of ~~your formation prior to movement~~.		*Marksman (DMR) - Carrying a Marksman Rifle of some form, the DMR is useful for providing long-range cover against the enemy or for holding position and covering a teams approach.

	~~Always place your~~ fireteam ~~members as priority.~~		*Flexible Rifleman (FLEX) - Standard rifleman however can be used however a squad leader or fireteam leader needs, most likely to be a RAT or Grenadier, this role should be prepared for any kind of assignment.
			===Fireteam Leading SOPs===
	~~Always keep your squad~~ leader ~~informed (Casualties, ammunition~~, ~~TIC~~, ~~etc~~.~~..)~~

	Always be as vocal as possible		* Always mention what formation you want prior to movement.
			* Always mention what team you want on each side of your formation prior to movement.
			* Always place your fireteam members as priority.
			* Always keep your squad leader informed (Casualties, ammunition, TIC, etc...)
			* Always be as vocal as possible

	==Movement==		==Movement==
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	===Jungle===		===Jungle===

	For jungle movement, the overall most used formation is column. This keeps all units able to keep an eye on each other as they move through dense foliage as well as keeping visual in all directions. As soon as contact is taken, you will make a line and engage		For jungle movement, the overall most used formation is column. This keeps all units able to keep an eye on each other as they move through dense foliage as well as keeping visual in all directions. As soon as contact is taken, you will make a line and engage. Ensure that your team isn't too spread thin.

	===Open or exposed terrain===		===Open or exposed terrain===

	~~For more open terrain~~, ~~a wedge or echelon are usually the most used formation~~. Keeping your group together and watching a full 180 will help you to spot units that might be in the distance in the direction ~~your headed~~		Bound teams to areas of cover, use other elements to cover/suppress. Keeping your group together and watching a full 180 will help you to spot units that might be in both the distance and the direction you are moving.

	===City===		===City===

	For ~~cities~~, most common formations are column or a staggered column depending. Mostly it will be column because of keeping sectors watched and for making crossing roads and open lanes easier and safer. These are used when taking contact from a flank is more likely. It leaves the front and rear slightly weaker but ensures that you cant get hit from the sides. The safest way is to keep your FT against a wall so 1 out of 4 directions are always safe... mostly.		For urban enviroments, most common formations are column or a staggered column depending. Mostly it will be column because of keeping sectors watched and for making crossing roads and open lanes easier and safer. These are used when taking contact from a flank is more likely. It leaves the front and rear slightly weaker but ensures that you cant get hit from the sides. The safest way is to keep your FT against a wall so 1 out of 4 directions are always safe... mostly.

	===Roads===		===Roads===

	For roads or long paths, You will almost always want to run a staggered column, unless ~~you have your~~ other FT running side-by-side with you in which case it will be just a column. Staggered gives both sides a close to equal amount of firepower and visibility as the team moves and keeps the spread apart in case of very close contact.		For roads or long paths, You will almost always want to run a staggered column, unless the other FT is running side-by-side with you in which case it will be just a column. Staggered gives both sides a close to equal amount of firepower and visibility as the team moves and keeps the spread apart in case of very close contact.

	==Qualification==		==Qualification==

	[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P0AX540HHg14yXVZ8l5eMeYNNNXn46X8fGZj0qSiWPw/edit You can find the FTL qualification guide at this link].		[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P0AX540HHg14yXVZ8l5eMeYNNNXn46X8fGZj0qSiWPw/edit You can find the FTL qualification guide at this link].

Llama: /* Fireteam */

2023-07-30T19:22:30Z

Fireteam

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	==Fireteam==		==Fireteam==

	You are running a team of ~~3-6~~ men, including yourself. The loadout types vary slightly but stick to a general rule:		You are running a team of 4 men, including yourself. The loadout types vary slightly but stick to a general rule:

	Knowing what each role does and how to use them will improve your leading, your teams performance, and overall enjoyment of gameplay.		Knowing what each role does and how to use them will improve your leading, your teams performance, and overall enjoyment of gameplay.
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	*Auto Rifleman (AR)- Second in command of a fireteam. If FTL dies, he grabs his radio and keep the fireteam going. Typically has a fully auto machine gun of some nature.		*Auto Rifleman (AR)- Second in command of a fireteam. If FTL dies, he grabs his radio and keep the fireteam going. Typically has a fully auto machine gun of some nature.

	*Assistant Auto Rifleman (AAR)- ~~Third in the chain.~~ Carries spare ammo for the AR but also helps to keeps situational awareness for him while he maintains fire towards a target as well as spotting with binoculars if engaging at longer ranges.		*Assistant Auto Rifleman (AAR)- Carries spare ammo for the AR but also helps to keeps situational awareness for him while he maintains fire towards a target as well as spotting with binoculars if engaging at longer ranges.

	*~~Grenadier (GRN)~~- ~~Explosive throwing~~, ~~smoke making~~, flare sending machine. You almost always will have an underbarrel GP launcher or some form of launcher in a secondary slot. Cleans out heavy contacts with HE rounds, gives smoke to move forward for his team, and ~~in some cases gives light to the group during the night~~.		*Rifleman CLS - Combat Lifesaver, carries extra bandages, splints, and painkillers. The main role of the CLS is to stabilize casualties until a medic can arrive.

	*Rifleman AT (RAT)- Standard rifleman only with a explosive stick on his back. A very important member to keep alive as you may run into light/heavy armor contacts and hes got the ~~tool~~ to ~~remove it.~~


	~~===Team Composition===~~
	~~#FTL~~
	~~#AR~~
	~~#AAR~~
	~~#GRN~~
	~~#RAT~~

	~~''Although the above structure is a common setup, occasionally,~~ a ~~unique role will replace your GRN or RAT, like breacher, CLS, marksman, or demo. Roles like this or an additional RAT~~ can ~~also be added to your fireteam.''~~


	~~Within the team, there is also a color team movement structure defined in the Color teams section below~~.

			*Rifleman AT (RAT)- Standard rifleman only with some type of anti-tank launcher in his equipment launcher. A very important member to keep alive as you may run into light/heavy armor contacts and hes got the tool to remove it.
	===Fireteam Leading SOPs===		===Fireteam Leading SOPs===
	Always mention what formation you want prior to movement.		Always mention what formation you want prior to movement.
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	Always be as vocal as possible		Always be as vocal as possible

	~~==Planning and Orders==~~
	~~Within a full Fireteam is its own color team. Each team has their own role, and as such, you should not attempt to change their color(s).~~

	~~===Color Teams===~~
	~~Red/Yellow team will typically be the AR and AAR, while Green/Blue will be GRN, and RAT.~~

	*Red/Yellow will be your base-of-fire team, that is the team that keeps the FT's main area of danger covered. If you're clearing a building, they will be outside holding security with the FTL.

	*Green/Blue is your assault or flanking team. They are lighter, faster, and have the ability to keep themselves moving and safe.

	==Movement==		==Movement==

Reckless: Altered default settings to reflect evolving structure

2022-10-16T23:33:04Z

Altered default settings to reflect evolving structure

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	==Fireteam==		==Fireteam==

	You are running a team of 5 men, including yourself. The loadout types vary slightly but stick to a general rule:		You are running a team of 3-6 men, including yourself. The loadout types vary slightly but stick to a general rule:

	Knowing what each role does and how to use them will improve your leading, your teams performance, and overall enjoyment of gameplay.		Knowing what each role does and how to use them will improve your leading, your teams performance, and overall enjoyment of gameplay.
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	#RAT		#RAT

	''Although the above structure is ~~the default CMF~~ setup, occasionally, a unique role will replace your GRN or RAT, like breacher, CLS, marksman, or demo. Roles like this or an additional RAT can also be added to your fireteam.''		''Although the above structure is a common setup, occasionally, a unique role will replace your GRN or RAT, like breacher, CLS, marksman, or demo. Roles like this or an additional RAT can also be added to your fireteam.''


	~~Both teams within the Squad have the exact same composition and makeup.~~ Within the team, there is also a color team movement structure defined in the Color teams section below.		Within the team, there is also a color team movement structure defined in the Color teams section below.

	===Fireteam Leading SOPs===		===Fireteam Leading SOPs===

Reckless: /* Qualification */

2021-06-10T02:55:35Z

Qualification

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	==Qualification==		==Qualification==

	[https://docs.google.com/document/d/~~1TNonAYwQwBfPK3WvCu6DbbjEIC6kd4Ot2pzzOfeCakY~~/edit~~?usp=sharing~~ You can find the FTL qualification guide at this link].		[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P0AX540HHg14yXVZ8l5eMeYNNNXn46X8fGZj0qSiWPw/edit You can find the FTL qualification guide at this link].

Reckless: /* Color Teams */

2021-02-13T18:05:31Z

Color Teams

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	===Color Teams===		===Color Teams===
	Red team will typically be the AR and AAR, while ~~green~~ will be GRN~~,RAT~~, and RAT.		Red/Yellow team will typically be the AR and AAR, while Green/Blue will be GRN, and RAT.

	*Red will be your base-of-fire team, that is the team that keeps the FT's main area of danger covered. If you're clearing a building, they will be outside holding security with the FTL.		*Red/Yellow will be your base-of-fire team, that is the team that keeps the FT's main area of danger covered. If you're clearing a building, they will be outside holding security with the FTL.

	*Green is your assault or flanking team. They are lighter, faster, and have the ability to keep themselves moving and safe.		*Green/Blue is your assault or flanking team. They are lighter, faster, and have the ability to keep themselves moving and safe.

	==Movement==		==Movement==

Reckless: /* Fireteam */

2021-02-13T18:02:11Z

Fireteam

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	==Fireteam==		==Fireteam==

	You are running a team of 6 men, including yourself. The loadout types vary slightly but stick to a general rule:		You are running a team of 5 men, including yourself. The loadout types vary slightly but stick to a general rule:

	Knowing what each role does and how to use them will improve your leading, your teams performance, and overall enjoyment of gameplay.		Knowing what each role does and how to use them will improve your leading, your teams performance, and overall enjoyment of gameplay.

	*FTL- The leader of a fireteam. Carries a radio to communicate to his Squad Leader and a short range to talk to the fireteam. Typically has an underbarrel GP launcher with a few HE and ~~Smoke~~ rounds.		*FTL- The leader of a fireteam. Carries a radio to communicate to his Squad Leader and a short range to talk to the fireteam. Typically has an underbarrel GP launcher with a few HE and different color smoke rounds.

	*Auto Rifleman (AR)- Second in command of a fireteam. If FTL dies, he grabs his radio and keep the fireteam going. Typically has a fully auto machine gun of some nature.		*Auto Rifleman (AR)- Second in command of a fireteam. If FTL dies, he grabs his radio and keep the fireteam going. Typically has a fully auto machine gun of some nature.
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	#GRN		#GRN
	#RAT		#RAT
	~~#RAT~~

	''~~Occasionally another role like breacher~~, ~~or some other~~ unique role will replace ~~either a~~ RAT or ~~GRN~~.''		''Although the above structure is the default CMF setup, occasionally, a unique role will replace your GRN or RAT, like breacher, CLS, marksman, or demo. Roles like this or an additional RAT can also be added to your fireteam.''


	Both teams within the Squad have the exact same composition and makeup. Within the team, there is also a color team movement structure defined in the Color teams section below.		Both teams within the Squad have the exact same composition and makeup. Within the team, there is also a color team movement structure defined in the Color teams section below.

Reckless: /* Qualification */

2019-07-22T21:47:15Z

Qualification

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	==Qualification==		==Qualification==

	[https://docs.google.com/document/d/~~1P0AX540HHg14yXVZ8l5eMeYNNNXn46X8fGZj0qSiWPw~~/edit You can find the FTL qualification guide at this link].		[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TNonAYwQwBfPK3WvCu6DbbjEIC6kd4Ot2pzzOfeCakY/edit?usp=sharing You can find the FTL qualification guide at this link].

Reckless: /* Planning and Orders */

2019-07-22T21:43:45Z

Planning and Orders

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	===Color Teams===		===Color Teams===
	Red team will typically be the AR and AAR, while green will be GRN,RAT, and ~~CLS~~.		Red team will typically be the AR and AAR, while green will be GRN,RAT, and RAT.

	*Red will be your base-of-fire team, that is the team that keeps the FT's main area of danger covered. If you're clearing a building, they will be outside holding security with the FTL.		*Red will be your base-of-fire team, that is the team that keeps the FT's main area of danger covered. If you're clearing a building, they will be outside holding security with the FTL.

Reckless: /* Fireteam Leading SOPs */

2019-07-22T21:43:27Z

Fireteam Leading SOPs

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	Always keep your squad leader informed (Casualties, ammunition, TIC, etc...)		Always keep your squad leader informed (Casualties, ammunition, TIC, etc...)

			Always be as vocal as possible

	==Planning and Orders==		==Planning and Orders==

Reckless: /* Team Composition */

2019-07-22T21:42:52Z

Team Composition

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	''Occasionally another role like breacher, or some other unique role will replace either a RAT or GRN.''		''Occasionally another role like breacher, or some other unique role will replace either a RAT or GRN.''

	Both teams within the Squad have the exact same composition and makeup. Within the team, there is also a color team movement structure defined in the Color teams section.		Both teams within the Squad have the exact same composition and makeup. Within the team, there is also a color team movement structure defined in the Color teams section below.

	===Fireteam Leading SOPs===		===Fireteam Leading SOPs===