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==Background==

===Function===

The concept of the fireteam is based on the need for tactical flexibility in infantry operations. They generally consist of approximately ~~twelve~~ 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 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.

===Roles===

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 ==Background==
 ===Function===
-The concept of the fireteam is based on the need for tactical flexibility in infantry operations. They generally consist of approximately twelve 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 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.
 ===Roles===