Fireteam

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A Fire Team of UNSC Marines lead by Gunnery Sergeant Pete Stacker in the Jungles of Africa.

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

• Leader: First in command, provides tactical leadership. A Fire Team is usually lead by a Sargeant but a Corporal can also lead.
• Rifleman: Usually carries an Assault Rifle or Battle Rifle and provides suppressive fire for the team.
• Assistant Rifleman: carries extra Ammunition.
• Automatic Rifleman: carries a light machinegun for added firepower.
• 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.