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<Center>''For the [[Halo: Reach]] gameplay element, see [[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)]]''.</center> | <Center>''For the [[Halo: Reach]] gameplay element, see [[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)]]''.</center> | ||
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[[File:Marines in the Jungle.jpg|300px|thumb|A | [[File:Marines in the Jungle.jpg|300px|thumb|A [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] rifle team in [[Kenya]]]] | ||
A '''Fireteam''' | 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]]." | ||
== | ==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. | |||
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. | |||
== | ===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 | *'''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. | |||
'' | *'''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== | ||
===Army=== | |||
*[[Corporal Harland's | *[[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]] | ||
* | |||
==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]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Lance]] | ||
===External=== | |||
*[[Wikipedia:Fireteam|'''''Fireteam''''' on Wikipedia]] | |||
[[Category:UNSC Organizational Military Units]] | [[Category:UNSC Organizational Military Units]] |
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