The fireteam is the smallest combat element employed at the platoon level. The Fireteam Leader’s (FTL) mantra is “Follow me and do as I do”.%1<img size='9' shadow='0' image='A3\Ui_f\data\GUI\Cfg\Hints\TGuide\fireteam2_ca.paa' />%1%1%3Fireteam Leaders ...%4%1%2%3... ensure that their fireteam members maintain good interval and situational awareness.%4 This is accomplished in part by giving simple formations (typically line, wedge, or staggered column) and emphasizing proper sector coverage and security. The FTL must be vigilant and proactive in preventing their team members from becoming target-fixated or bunched up.%1%2%3... control and direct the team’s fire.%4 While the FTL can often let his team members engage at will, there will come times when the direction of their fire is critical to success - engagement of high-priority targets such as snipers, machineguns, and vehicles are good examples.%1%2%3... maintain accountability of their team members.%4 It's up to the FTL to ensure that no team members are left behind. A FTL should do a team check after every engagement, and multiple times during extended fights. Having a team member go down without the FTL knowing about it can be a major issue.%1%2%3... are proficient with their under-barrel grenade launchers (“UGL”).%4 The FTL must be able to use their UGL to carry out a number of tasks, such as firing high-explosive shells at significant enemy positions, screening friendly movement, marking or masking the enemy with smoke shells.
The fireteam is the smallest combat element employed at the platoon level. The Fireteam Leader’s (FTL) mantra is “Follow me and do as I do”.%1<img size='9' shadow='0' image='A3\Ui_f\data\GUI\Cfg\Hints\TGuide\fireteam2_ca.paa' />%1%1%3Fireteam Leaders ...%4%1%2%3... ensure that their fireteam members maintain good interval and situational awareness.%4 This is accomplished in part by giving simple formations (typically line, wedge, or staggered column) and emphasizing proper sector coverage and security. The FTL must be vigilant and proactive in preventing their team members from becoming target-fixated or bunched up.%1%2%3... control and direct the team’s fire.%4 While the FTL can often let his team members engage at will, there will come times when the direction of their fire is critical to success - engagement of high-priority targets such as snipers, machineguns, and vehicles are good examples.%1%2%3... maintain accountability of their team members.%4 It's up to the FTL to ensure that no team members are left behind. A FTL should do a team check after every engagement, and multiple times during extended fights. Having a team member go down without the FTL knowing about it can be a major issue.%1%2%3... are proficient with their under-barrel grenade launchers (“UGL”).%4 The FTL must be able to use their UGL to carry out a number of tasks, such as firing high-explosive shells at significant enemy positions, screening friendly movement, marking or masking the enemy with smoke shells.
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