The squad leader has similar responsibilities to the fireteam leader, except instead of controlling individual soldiers, they control entire fireteams.%1<img size='9' shadow='0' image='A3\Ui_f\data\GUI\Cfg\Hints\TGuide\squad_ca.paa' />%3Squad leaders...%4%1%1%2%3Position themselves%4so that they can best observe their fireteams, and exercise command andcontrol over them. A squad leader who isn’t staying close to their fireteams is quickly renderedineffective.%1%2%3Dictate squad formations%4, rules of engagement, and general combat posture, adapting to the situation at hand. The squad leader must be ever vigilant regarding the tactical situation.%1%2%3Maintain situational awareness%4on the platoon’s disposition, as well as that of the enemy. Knowingwhere friendly forces are is critical to avoiding friendly fire incidents, and knowing where the enemy is gives the squad leader important information to use in making tactical decisions.%1%2%3Wield their fireteams%4as their weapons by directing and controlling their fire, picking out andassigning key targets, and maneuvering the fireteams across the battlefield. A squad leader avoidsbecoming personally engaged in firefights when possible.%1%2%3Know how to consolidate%4and reorganize teams when casualties occur. This includes using groupmanagement features in an expedient fashion, as well as consolidating communication channels when required.
The squad leader has similar responsibilities to the fireteam leader, except instead of controlling individual soldiers, they control entire fireteams.%1<img size='9' shadow='0' image='A3\Ui_f\data\GUI\Cfg\Hints\TGuide\squad_ca.paa' />%3Squad leaders...%4%1%1%2%3Position themselves%4so that they can best observe their fireteams, and exercise command andcontrol over them. A squad leader who isn’t staying close to their fireteams is quickly renderedineffective.%1%2%3Dictate squad formations%4, rules of engagement, and general combat posture, adapting to the situation at hand. The squad leader must be ever vigilant regarding the tactical situation.%1%2%3Maintain situational awareness%4on the platoon’s disposition, as well as that of the enemy. Knowingwhere friendly forces are is critical to avoiding friendly fire incidents, and knowing where the enemy is gives the squad leader important information to use in making tactical decisions.%1%2%3Wield their fireteams%4as their weapons by directing and controlling their fire, picking out andassigning key targets, and maneuvering the fireteams across the battlefield. A squad leader avoidsbecoming personally engaged in firefights when possible.%1%2%3Know how to consolidate%4and reorganize teams when casualties occur. This includes using groupmanagement features in an expedient fashion, as well as consolidating communication channels when required.