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*'''Fire team Leader:''' First in command, provides tactical leadership. A fire team can be lead by a [[Sergeant]] in the [[UNSC Army]] or a [[Corporal]] in the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], though a [[Lance Corporal]] can lead if there is no Cpl. Usually wields an [[Assault Rifle]] or [[Battle Rifle]] but [[Avery J. Johnson]] was known to sometimes carry a [[SRS99C-S2 AM Sniper Rifle|Sniper Rifle]].
*'''Fire team Leader:''' First in command, provides tactical leadership. A fire team can be lead by a [[Sergeant]] in the [[UNSC Army]] or a [[Corporal]] in the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], though a [[Lance Corporal]] can lead if there is no Cpl. Usually wields an [[Assault Rifle]] or [[Battle Rifle]] but [[Avery J. Johnson]] was known to sometimes carry a [[SRS99C-S2 AM Sniper Rifle|Sniper Rifle]].
*'''Scout/Designated Marksman:''' Looks out for any signs of hostile enemy forces. Would normally carry a scoped weapon such as the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]] but could possibly carry a [[Sniper Rifle]].
*'''Scout/Designated Marksman:''' Looks out for any signs of hostile enemy forces. Would normally carry a scoped weapon such as the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]] or [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]], but could possibly carry a [[Sniper 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 an [[Assault 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. The team leader is also normally a rifleman.
*'''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 an [[Assault 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. The team leader is also normally a rifleman.
*'''Specialist:''' For added firepower against a large number of enemies or vehicles, this soldier or marine may carry a heavy weapon such as a [[Rocket Launcher]] or a light [[M247 GP Machine Gun|machine gun]]. In close-quarters battle or urban combat situations, a specialist may choose to wield a [[Shotgun]] as opposed to a carbine or SMG.
*'''Specialist:''' For added firepower against a large number of enemies or vehicles, this soldier or marine may carry a heavy weapon such as a [[Rocket Launcher]] or a light [[M247 GP Machine Gun|machine gun]]. In close-quarters battle or urban combat situations, a specialist may choose to wield a [[Shotgun]] as opposed to a carbine or SMG.