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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]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] and [[Spartan Operations|Spartan branch]]. As the smallest unit, it serves as the base upon which all other units are organized. The closest organizational unit in the [[Covenant military]] 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 who 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 fireteam is capable of autonomous operations as part of a larger unit. Successful fireteam 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==
Under the [[Unified Ground Command|UNICOM]] [[UNSC rank structure#UNICOM ranks|rank structure]], Fireteams are led by an E-4 Corporal, with an E3 Lance Corporal serving as the Fireteam Assistant.<ref name="OSFM142">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 8: UNSC ORGANISATION, UNICOM Ranks (p. 142-143)</ref>


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.
On some occasions, some Fireteam that has been disbanded, mostly lack of members because of reassignment, killed in action, resign, or incarcerated, may often be reinstated again based on higher-up decisions or when the previous fireteam leader request to put the former member together once more. [[Alpha-Nine]], an ODST squad formed by [[Edward Buck]] disbanded for four years is now reinstated as Spartan Fireteam.


==Members==
==Notable Fireteams==
 
===Army===
''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.''
*[[3 Charlie]]
 
*'''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]].
*'''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 ==


===Marine Corps===
*[[Corporal Harland's fireteam]]
*[[Fire Team Charlie]]
*[[Fire Team Charlie]]
*[[Fire Team Zulu]]
*[[Recon Team Echo|Fire Team Echo]]  
*[[Corporal Harland's Fire-Team]]
*[[Recon Team India|Fire Team India]]  
*[[Fire Team Echo]]
*[[Fire Team India]]  
*[[Fire Team Lima]]
*[[Fire Team Lima]]
*[[Fire Team November]]
*[[Fire Team November]]
*[[Noble Team]]
*[[Fireteam Zulu]]
*[[3 Charlie]]
*[[Alpha-Nine]]
*[[Fireteam Raven]]
 
===Special Operations Forces===
In the [[Spartan Operations]] branch, Spartans are typically divided into fireteams of 4-5 personnel. Spartan-IV fireteams are led by a Spartan with the rank of Fireteam Leader, roughly analogous to a UNSC [[Captain]].<ref name="OSFM32">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 2: THE SPARTAN-IV PROGRAM, Spartan Command Structure(p. 32-33)</ref>
*[[NOBLE Team]]
*[[Blue Team]]
*[[Red Team]]
*[[Gray Team]]
*[[Team Black|Black Team]]
*[[Fireteam Majestic]]
*[[Fireteam Crimson]]
*[[Fireteam Osiris]]
*[[Team Omega]]
*See also: [[:Category:SPARTAN teams]] for a full list of Spartan fireteams.
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Related Pages==
{{UNSC military organization}}
*[[UNSC Military Organization]]
[[Category:UNSC organizational military units]]
*[[Combat Team]]
[[Category:UNSC Organizational Military Units]]

Latest revision as of 13:24, March 23, 2022

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For the Halo: Reach and Halo 5: Guardians gameplay element, see Fireteam (gameplay mechanic).
A Marine rifle team in Kenya

A fireteam is the smallest organization that ground forces are assigned to in the UNSC Army, Marine Corps and Spartan branch. As the smallest unit, it serves as the base upon which all other units are organized. The closest organizational unit in the Covenant military is known as a lance.

Background[edit]

Function[edit]

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 who are formed into a squad. Generally, a squad contains three fireteams.

A fireteam is capable of autonomous operations as part of a larger unit. Successful fireteam 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.

Under the UNICOM rank structure, Fireteams are led by an E-4 Corporal, with an E3 Lance Corporal serving as the Fireteam Assistant.[1]

On some occasions, some Fireteam that has been disbanded, mostly lack of members because of reassignment, killed in action, resign, or incarcerated, may often be reinstated again based on higher-up decisions or when the previous fireteam leader request to put the former member together once more. Alpha-Nine, an ODST squad formed by Edward Buck disbanded for four years is now reinstated as Spartan Fireteam.

Notable Fireteams[edit]

Army[edit]

Marine Corps[edit]

Special Operations Forces[edit]

In the Spartan Operations branch, Spartans are typically divided into fireteams of 4-5 personnel. Spartan-IV fireteams are led by a Spartan with the rank of Fireteam Leader, roughly analogous to a UNSC Captain.[2]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, PART 8: UNSC ORGANISATION, UNICOM Ranks (p. 142-143)
  2. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, PART 2: THE SPARTAN-IV PROGRAM, Spartan Command Structure(p. 32-33)

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