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[[File:Marines in the Jungle.jpg|300px|thumb|A [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] rifle team in [[Kenya]]]]
[[File:Marines in the Jungle.jpg|300px|thumb|A [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] rifle team in [[Kenya]]]]
A '''Fireteam''' is the smallest organization that ground forces are assigned to in the [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]]. As the smallest unit, it serves as the base upon which all other units are organized from. The closest organizational unit in the [[Covenant Army]] is known as a "[[Lance]]."
A '''fireteam''' is the smallest organization that ground forces are assigned to in the [[UNSC Army]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] and [[Spartan Operations|Spartan branch]]. As the smallest unit, it serves as the base upon which all other units are organized. The closest organizational unit in the [[Covenant military]] is known as a [[lance]].


==Background==
==Background==
===Function===
===Function===
The concept of the fireteam is based on the need for tactical flexibility in infantry operations. They generally consist of approximately four soldiers or Marines that are formed into a [[squad]]. Generally, a squad contains three fireteams.
The concept of the fireteam is based on the need for tactical flexibility in infantry operations. They generally consist of approximately four soldiers or Marines who are formed into a [[squad]]. Generally, a squad contains three fireteams.


A firetime is capable of autonomous operations as part of a larger unit. Successful fire team employment relies on quality small unit training for troops, experience of its members operating together, sufficient communications infrastructure, and a quality non-commissioned officer corps to provide tactical leadership for the team.
A fireteam is capable of autonomous operations as part of a larger unit. Successful fireteam employment relies on quality small unit training for troops, experience of its members operating together, sufficient communications infrastructure, and a quality non-commissioned officer corps to provide tactical leadership for the team.


===Roles===
Under the [[Unified Ground Command|UNICOM]] [[UNSC rank structure#UNICOM ranks|rank structure]], Fireteams are led by an E-4 Corporal, with an E3 Lance Corporal serving as the Fireteam Assistant.<ref name="OSFM142">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 8: UNSC ORGANISATION, UNICOM Ranks (p. 142-143)</ref>
''Note: The number of troops, their armament, and their roles in the team may vary from team to team. For example some teams may include a demolitions expert, marksman, or other mission-critical personnel. The following is just an example.''


*'''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.
On some occasions, some Fireteam that has been disbanded, mostly lack of members because of reassignment, killed in action, resign, or incarcerated, may often be reinstated again based on higher-up decisions or when the previous fireteam leader request to put the former member together once more. [[Alpha-Nine]], an ODST squad formed by [[Edward Buck]] disbanded for four years is now reinstated as Spartan Fireteam.
 
*'''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.
 
*'''Automatic Rifleman:''' For added firepower against a large number of enemies or vehicles, this soldier or Marine will carry some type of automatic weapon, such as the [[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun]].
 
*(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.


==Notable Fireteams==
==Notable Fireteams==
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===Marine Corps===
===Marine Corps===
*[[Corporal Harland's fireteam]]
*[[Corporal Harland's fireteam]]
*[[Fire Team Echo]]  
*[[Fire Team Charlie]]
*[[Fire Team India]]  
*[[Recon Team Echo|Fire Team Echo]]  
*[[Recon Team India|Fire Team India]]  
*[[Fire Team Lima]]
*[[Fire Team Lima]]
*[[Fire Team November]]
*[[Fire Team November]]
*[[Fireteam Zulu]]
*[[Alpha-Nine]]
*[[Fireteam Raven]]


===Special Operations Forces===
===Special Operations Forces===
*[[Noble Team]]
In the [[Spartan Operations]] branch, Spartans are typically divided into fireteams of 4-5 personnel. Spartan-IV fireteams are led by a Spartan with the rank of Fireteam Leader, roughly analogous to a UNSC [[Captain]].<ref name="OSFM32">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 2: THE SPARTAN-IV PROGRAM, Spartan Command Structure(p. 32-33)</ref>
 
*[[NOBLE Team]]
==Trivia==
*[[Blue Team]]
*An accurate fireteam (Leader, Rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, and Grenadier) hasn't been depicted in any form of ''Halo'' media.
*[[Red Team]]
 
*[[Gray Team]]
==Related Pages==
*[[Team Black|Black Team]]
===Internal===
*[[Fireteam Majestic]]
*[[UNSC Military Organization]]
*[[Fireteam Crimson]]
*[[Lance]]
*[[Fireteam Osiris]]
*[[Team Omega]]
*See also: [[:Category:SPARTAN teams]] for a full list of Spartan fireteams.


===External===
==Sources==
*[[Wikipedia:Fireteam|'''''Fireteam''''' on Wikipedia]]
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:UNSC Organizational Military Units]]
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[[Category:UNSC organizational military units]]

Latest revision as of 12:24, March 23, 2022

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For the Halo: Reach and Halo 5: Guardians gameplay element, see Fireteam (gameplay mechanic).
A Marine rifle team in Kenya

A fireteam is the smallest organization that ground forces are assigned to in the UNSC Army, Marine Corps and Spartan branch. As the smallest unit, it serves as the base upon which all other units are organized. The closest organizational unit in the Covenant military is known as a lance.

Background[edit]

Function[edit]

The concept of the fireteam is based on the need for tactical flexibility in infantry operations. They generally consist of approximately four soldiers or Marines who are formed into a squad. Generally, a squad contains three fireteams.

A fireteam is capable of autonomous operations as part of a larger unit. Successful fireteam employment relies on quality small unit training for troops, experience of its members operating together, sufficient communications infrastructure, and a quality non-commissioned officer corps to provide tactical leadership for the team.

Under the UNICOM rank structure, Fireteams are led by an E-4 Corporal, with an E3 Lance Corporal serving as the Fireteam Assistant.[1]

On some occasions, some Fireteam that has been disbanded, mostly lack of members because of reassignment, killed in action, resign, or incarcerated, may often be reinstated again based on higher-up decisions or when the previous fireteam leader request to put the former member together once more. Alpha-Nine, an ODST squad formed by Edward Buck disbanded for four years is now reinstated as Spartan Fireteam.

Notable Fireteams[edit]

Army[edit]

Marine Corps[edit]

Special Operations Forces[edit]

In the Spartan Operations branch, Spartans are typically divided into fireteams of 4-5 personnel. Spartan-IV fireteams are led by a Spartan with the rank of Fireteam Leader, roughly analogous to a UNSC Captain.[2]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, PART 8: UNSC ORGANISATION, UNICOM Ranks (p. 142-143)
  2. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, PART 2: THE SPARTAN-IV PROGRAM, Spartan Command Structure(p. 32-33)

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