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''Note: The number of troops, their armament, and their roles in the team may vary from team to fteam. For example some teams may include a demolitions expert, marksman, or other mission-critical personnel. The following is just an example.'' | ''Note: The number of troops, their armament, and their roles in the team may vary from team to fteam. For example some teams may include a demolitions expert, marksman, or other mission-critical personnel. The following is just an example.'' | ||
*'''Leader:''' First in command, provides tactical leadership. A fire team can be lead by a [[Sergeant]] in the Army or a [[Corporal]] in the Marine Corps, though a [[Lance Corporal]] can lead if there is no Cpl. Usually wields an service rifle such as an [[MA5 series|MA5 assault rifle]] or a [[Battle rifle|BR55 battle rifle]]. Generally, the Fireteam Leader will mount an underslung [[Grenade launcher|grenade launcher]] on their rifle. | *'''Team Leader:''' First in command, provides tactical leadership. A fire team can be lead by a [[Sergeant]] in the Army or a [[Corporal]] in the Marine Corps, though a [[Lance Corporal]] can lead if there is no Cpl. Usually wields an service rifle such as an [[MA5 series|MA5 assault rifle]] or a [[Battle rifle|BR55 battle rifle]]. Generally, the Fireteam Leader will mount an underslung [[Grenade launcher|grenade launcher]] on their rifle. | ||
*'''Rifleman:''' The most common role in a fire team. Several riflemen may be incorporated into a fire team and in some situations is the only member needed. Usually carries a service rifle and provides suppressive fire for the team. They are the most common members of a fireteam; they are considered the backbone of operations for the UNSC infantry as a whole, as every other role exists to augment and support the rifleman's capabilities. | *'''Rifleman:''' The most common role in a fire team. Several riflemen may be incorporated into a fire team and in some situations is the only member needed. Usually carries a service rifle and provides suppressive fire for the team. They are the most common members of a fireteam; they are considered the backbone of operations for the UNSC infantry as a whole, as every other role exists to augment and support the rifleman's capabilities. | ||
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*(Marine Corps only) '''Assistant Automatic Rifleman:''' Carries extra ammunition or other weapon-related kit for the designated automatic rifleman in the team. This man will normally carry a service rifle. | *(Marine Corps only) '''Assistant Automatic Rifleman:''' Carries extra ammunition or other weapon-related kit for the designated automatic rifleman in the team. This man will normally carry a service rifle. | ||
*(Army only) '''Grenadier:''' Unlike the Marine Corps, the Army fireteam has a dedicated grenadier instead of having the Fireteam Leader operate a grenade launcher underneath his rifle. | *(Army only) '''Grenadier:''' Unlike the Marine Corps, the Army fireteam has a dedicated grenadier instead of having the Fireteam Leader operate a grenade launcher underneath his rifle. | ||
==Notable Fireteams== | ==Notable Fireteams== | ||