Squad Leader
Squad
You are in control of a 14 man squad, including yourself. The loadouts among your men will very but generally follow a few rules:
- 2x Fireteams containing an FTL(GRN loadout), AR, AAR, RAT x2, GRN
- 1 medic with a CCP tent
Squad composition
- 2x FTL
- 2x AR
- 2x AAR
- 2x GRN
- 4x RAT
Occasionally you will be assigned additional units or assets. These can include, a truck or armored vehicle, a vehicle with dedicated crew, an attack vehicle without dedicated crew, additional infantry specialties, additional fireteams, significant JIP numbers.
Squad leaders must be the flexible in all situations, your job is to protect and attack with your 2 fireteams, any additional assets under your command should be used to support your fireteams.
Squad Leading SOPs
Always be as vocal as possible
Always ensure your FTLs have what they need
Always mention what formation you want the fireteams in if necessary
Always ensure communication is setup prior to safe start being disabled
Always keep your medic somewhere safe but mobile
Always ensure you have supply lines setup to your fireteam leaders
Always keep yourself out of danger, but in a managing position
Always inform the Platoon Leader on what is happening within your squad
Planning and Orders
Your job is to refine the plan as described by your platoon leader. Further divide your sector for your fireteams, make additional marks of important or dangerous areas. When necessary micro plan for fireteam leaders. Ensure your team leaders discuss their sectors. Brief on what vehicles will be taken (if any) and what unit mounts where. Ask about additional questions the leaders under you have about the mission.