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[[File:Marines in the Jungle.jpg|300px|thumb|A Fireteam of [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] lead by [[Gunnery Sergeant Pete Stacker]] in the Jungles of [[Kenya]].]]
[[File:Marines in the Jungle.jpg|300px|thumb|A [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] rifle team in [[Kenya]]]]
A '''Fireteam''', sometimes also spelled '''fire team''', is a small [[United Nations Space Command]] infantry unit. It is the base upon which all other units of the UNSC Marine Corps and Army operate and is the UNSC equivalent to the [[Covenant]] [[Lance]].
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]]."


==Introduction==
==Background==
===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 troops, although can include up to seven soldiers (i.e. [[Fireteam Charlie|Fire Team Charlie]] - [[Halo (level)|on Halo]] ), and are grouped into [[squad|squads]].
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.


==Function==
===Roles===
''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.''


A fire team 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 fire team members operating together, sufficient communications infrastructure, and a quality non-commissioned officer corps to provide tactical leadership for the 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.


==Members==
*'''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.


''Note: The number of troops, their armament, and their roles in the team may vary from fire team to fire team. For example some teams may include a Grenadier or a demolitions expert. The following is just an example.''
*'''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]].


*'''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]].
*(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.
*'''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.
*'''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.


== Known Fire teams ==
*(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.


*[[Fire Team Charlie]]
==Notable Fireteams==
*[[Fire Team Zulu]]
===Army===
*[[Corporal Harland's Fire-Team]]
*[[3 Charlie]]
 
===Marine Corps===
*[[Corporal Harland's fireteam]]
*[[Fire Team Echo]]  
*[[Fire Team Echo]]  
*[[Fire Team India]]  
*[[Fire Team India]]  
*[[Fire Team Lima]]
*[[Fire Team Lima]]
*[[Fire Team November]]
*[[Fire Team November]]
===Special Operations Forces===
*[[Noble Team]]
*[[Noble Team]]
*[[3 Charlie]]
 
==Trivia==
*An accurate fireteam (Leader, Rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, and Grenadier) hasn't been depicted in any form of ''Halo'' media.


==Related Pages==
==Related Pages==
===Internal===
*[[UNSC Military Organization]]
*[[UNSC Military Organization]]
*[[Combat Team]]
*[[Lance]]
 
===External===
*[[Wikipedia:Fireteam|'''''Fireteam''''' on Wikipedia]]
 
[[Category:UNSC Organizational Military Units]]
[[Category:UNSC Organizational Military Units]]
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