Fireteam
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A Fire Team is a small United Nations Space Command military unit of infantry.
Introduction
The concept of the Fire Team is based on the need for tactical flexibility in infantry operations. They generally consist of approximately four soldiers, although can include up to seven soldiers (i.e. Fireteam Charlie-on Halo ), and are grouped into squads.
Function
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 soldiers, experience of Fire Team members operating together, sufficient communications infrastructure, and a quality non-commissioned officer corps to provide tactical leadership for the team. A team is effective so long as its primary weapon remains operational, such as the MA5C ICWS Assault Rifle or BR55 Battle Rifle.
Members
Note: The number of soldiers, 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 one possibility.
- Leader: First in command, provides tactical leadership. A Fire Team is usually lead by a Sergeant, such as Sergeant Johnson, but a Corporal can also lead. Usually wields a Rifle but Avery J. Johnson is known to sometimes carry a Sniper Rifle.
- Scout: 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.
- Rifleman: The most common role in a Fire Team. Several rifleman may be incorporated into a Fire Team and in some situations the only role needed. Usually carries an Assault Rifle or Battle Rifle and provides suppressive fire for the team. However in close quarters it is not uncommon for a rifleman to wield an SMG.
- Heavy Weapons Specialist: For added firepower against a large number of enemies or vehicles, this soldier will carry a Rocket Launcher, the portable version of the M247 GP Machine Gun, or the more advanced Spartan Laser. In close quarter operations the M90 Shotgun is the preferred weapon of the Heavy weapons specialist.
Known Fire Teams
Multiplayer
In Multiplayer, since teams usually consists of four to eight players, a team may decide to work closely together in Fire Teams for added support. This may involve having a designated Sniper or heavy weapons guy but it also means combining weapon strength and covering any weaknesses. For example, a player with a shotgun or energy sword may tag along with a sniper. The Sniper eliminates threats from afar while the Shotgun wielder protects the Sniper if an enemy gets too close for comfort. Also it is not uncommon to see a team of four players each wielding a Battle Rifle target a single enemy and killing that player in a single volley.
