FPArma Platoon Structure - Revision history

Croguy at 21:22, 8 October 2019

2019-10-08T21:22:50Z

Croguy: updated for 2TL

2019-10-08T20:53:54Z

updated for 2TL

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	With the new roster implemented, a degree of ''minimal requirements'' is now needed for your new missions. This is done to enforce the new Platoon Structure as well as we can possibly do it. <br/>The minimal requirements are as follows:		With the new roster implemented, a degree of ''minimal requirements'' is now needed for your new missions. This is done to enforce the new Platoon Structure as well as we can possibly do it. <br/>The minimal requirements are as follows:
	* A two group Rifle Platoon.		* A two group Rifle Platoon.
	* A Platoon team with a Leader, a Second-in-Command, and context-sensitive support ~~troops~~.		* A Platoon team with a Leader, a Second-in-Command, and optional context-sensitive support specialists.
	* Everyone is outfitted with a 343 PR Radio.		* Everyone is outfitted with a 343 PR Radio.
	* Every Platoon, Squad and Team Leader is to be outfitted with at least a 148 UHF Radio.		* Every Platoon, Squad and Team Leader is to be outfitted with at least a 148 UHF Radio.
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	The "Core Platoon" itself is formed out of several groups.		The "Core Platoon" itself is formed out of several groups.
	* '''Platoon Team''' - The leadership group. They contain officers which carry out coordination, orders, and operational level planning.		* '''Platoon Team''' - The leadership group. They contain officers which carry out coordination, orders, and operational level planning.
	* '''Rifle Squads''' - The core maneuver and combat groups, dubbed ''Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie''. These ~~eight~~-man, two-team infantry squads form the basis of our engagements.		* '''Rifle Squads''' - The core maneuver and combat groups, dubbed ''Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie''. These seven-man, two-team infantry squads form the basis of our engagements.
	* '''Weapons Squad''' - ''Delta'' Special Weapons Squad is equipped to destroy the enemy's heavy combat vehicles and suppress their defenses or counter-attacks.		* '''Weapons Squad''' - The ''Delta'' Special Weapons Squad is equipped to destroy the enemy's heavy combat vehicles and suppress their defenses or counter-attacks.
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	Additionally, upon the Mission Maker's discretion, a single or multiple '''Wildcard Teams''' will be attached to the Core Platoon. The Wildcards are specialists which are not mandatory but can be of explicit usefulness to the efforts of the players during the mission. Do note that some of these teams are created in an ''ad hoc'' fashion; they will not always be present in the FP Template, and thus it is the Mission Maker's responsibility to create them himself.<br/>		Additionally, upon the Mission Maker's discretion, a single or multiple '''Wildcard Teams''' will be attached to the Core Platoon. The Wildcards are specialists which are not mandatory but can be of explicit usefulness to the efforts of the players during the mission. Do note that some of these teams are created in an ''ad hoc'' fashion; they will not always be present in the FP Template, and thus it is the Mission Maker's responsibility to create them himself.<br/>
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	== Rifle Squad ==		== 7-man Rifle Squad ==
	[[File:Rifle squad.png\|480px\|thumb\|right\|~~An eight~~-man rifle squad, per FP Platoon Structure. It's composed of two team leaders(one of which is a squad leader), an Ammo Bearer, a Medic, two Riflemen with AT Launchers, and two Autoriflemen.]]		[[File:Rifle squad.png\|480px\|thumb\|right\|A seven-man rifle squad, per FP Platoon Structure. It's composed of two team leaders(one of which is a squad leader), an Ammo Bearer, a Medic, two Riflemen with AT Launchers, and two Autoriflemen.]]
	[[File:Rifle team.jpg\|256px\|thumb\|right\|A standard four-man Fire Team created from one half of a Rifle Squad. This one is composed of a Team Leader, a Medic, a Rifleman (AT), and an Autorifleman. In function, it would be identical to the other Fire Team. Its men answer to their Team Leader and coordinate with the other fire team in attacks and defense.]]		[[File:Rifle team.jpg\|256px\|thumb\|right\|A standard four-man Fire Team created from one half of a Rifle Squad. This one is composed of a Team Leader, a Medic, a Rifleman (AT), and an Autorifleman. In function, it would be identical to the other Fire Team. Its men answer to their Team Leader and coordinate with the other fire team in attacks and defense.]]
	The Rifle Squads are the meat and potatoes of the Core Platoon, and the base group which allows it to conduct combat operations and make it through. As such, the Infantry troops composing the Rifle Squads are the most numerous force deployed at any time; Between 16 and 24 people are required to form a full roster of three ~~eight~~-man Rifle Squads! And such a number is highly necessary no matter how you look at it; Their numerical strength amplifies the amount of ground the Core Platoon can cover, and the losses sustained by fighting are offset by the number of troops that comprise them.<br/>		The Rifle Squads are the meat and potatoes of the Core Platoon, and the base group which allows it to conduct combat operations and make it through. As such, the Infantry troops composing the Rifle Squads are the most numerous force deployed at any time; Between 16 and 24 people are required to form a full roster of three seven-man Rifle Squads! And such a number is highly necessary no matter how you look at it; Their numerical strength amplifies the amount of ground the Core Platoon can cover, and the losses sustained by fighting are offset by the number of troops that comprise them.<br/>
	While Rifle squads may not always have the capacity to fend off every attacker, they typically pack their own logistics and defensive as well as fire capabilities that allow them to sustain a reliable offensive. This is played particularly by the structure of a rifle squad's ''fire team''.<br/>		While Rifle squads may not always have the capacity to fend off every attacker, they typically pack their own logistics and defensive as well as fire capabilities that allow them to sustain a reliable offensive. This is played particularly by the structure of a rifle squad's ''fire team''.<br/>
	=== Fire Team ===		=== Fire Team ===
	The Rifle Squad is further split into two corresponding '''Fire Teams''' of equal size and typically equal properties, depending on strength. If the standard squad structure is to be taken into account, then ~~the fire team~~ would ~~be composed of the following~~ units:		The Rifle Squad is further split into two corresponding '''Fire Teams''' of equal size and typically equal properties, depending on strength. If the standard squad structure is to be taken into account, then it would also bear a few standard units. Here are a few examples:
	* '''Team Leader''' - Typically the Fire Team's Leader is either the Squad Leader or the Team Leader working under the Squad Leader. They usually brandish long distance communication devices, advanced navigation equipment, and some kind of surveillance and combat edge that makes them function as a standalone unit. This is typically shown in the form of a HuntIR system, a grenade launcher, and signal devices like colored smoke, flares, and chem-lights.		* '''Team Leader''' - Typically the Fire Team's Leader is either the Squad Leader or the Team Leader working under the Squad Leader. They usually brandish long distance communication devices, advanced navigation equipment, and some kind of surveillance and combat edge that makes them function as a standalone unit. This is typically shown in the form of a HuntIR system, a grenade launcher, and signal devices like colored smoke, flares, and chem-lights.
	* '''Rifleman(AT)''' - A meat and potatoes boot on the ground. Equipped with a stock generic assault rifle and typically a single-shot light anti-tank weapon, the Riflemen effectively add extra meat, guns, and buffer to their Fire Teams. And they can blow up armored vehicles. Pretty big plus.		* '''Rifleman(AT)''' - A meat and potatoes boot on the ground. Equipped with a stock generic assault rifle and typically a single-shot light anti-tank weapon, the Riflemen effectively add extra meat, guns, and buffer to their Fire Teams. And they can blow up armored vehicles. Pretty big plus.
	* '''Autorifleman''' - Similar to the rifleman, but instead the Autorifleman utilizes a squad automatic weapon or a light machine gun to effectively suppress the enemy with high volume of automatic fire. They lug a bigger main gun than the rifleman, but not as many bells and whistles as the other troops. Without an autorifleman however, executing fire and movement becomes highly problematic.		* '''Autorifleman''' - Similar to the rifleman, but instead the Autorifleman utilizes a squad automatic weapon or a light machine gun to effectively suppress the enemy with high volume of automatic fire. They lug a bigger main gun than the rifleman, but not as many bells and whistles as the other troops. Without an autorifleman however, executing fire and movement becomes highly problematic.
	* '''Support Unit''' - Due to the stock ~~eight~~-man squad structure, you will typically end up in a scenario where your support unit of choice will either be a '''Medic''' or an '''Ammo Bearer'''. Their functions are exactly what it says in their name: medics carry large amounts of medical gear meant for dedicated healing of injured, and ammo bearers restock riflemen and autoriflemen with ammunition. These two act to prolong the effective longevity of a team, and by extension the squad, in combat.<br/>		* '''Support Unit''' - Due to the stock seven-man squad structure, you will typically end up in a scenario where your support unit of choice will either be a '''Medic''' or an '''Ammo Bearer'''. Their functions are exactly what it says in their name: medics carry large amounts of medical gear meant for dedicated healing of injured, and ammo bearers restock riflemen and autoriflemen with ammunition. These two act to prolong the effective longevity of a team, and by extension the squad, in combat.<br/>
	Keep in mind, though, that assembling a fire team is highly situational and dynamic. The squad leader can decide, on a whim, to restructure the Fire Teams in such a way to allow the Rifle Squad to execute ''combat maneuvers'' much more appropriately on a case by case basis. Due to this, the players can decide on multiple Squad structuring methods, with some examples shown below.		Keep in mind, though, that assembling a fire team is highly situational and dynamic. The squad leader can decide, on a whim, to restructure the Fire Teams in such a way to allow the Rifle Squad to execute ''combat maneuvers'' much more appropriately on a case by case basis. Due to this, the players can decide on multiple Squad structuring methods, with some examples shown below.

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	! Type !! Fire Team 1 !! Fire Team 2		! Type !! Commander !! Fire Team 1 !! Fire Team 2
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	\| Balanced \|\| Squad Leader~~, Rifleman~~, Autorifleman, ~~Medic~~ \|\| Team Leader~~, Rifleman~~, Autorifleman, ~~Ammo Bearer~~		\| Balanced \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, Autorifleman, Ammo Bearer \|\| Team Leader, Autorifleman, Medic
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	\| ~~Support-and-Attack separated~~ \|\| Squad Leader, ~~Autorifleman, Autorifleman~~, Ammo Bearer \|\| Team Leader, ~~Rifleman, Rifleman~~, Medic		\| Light Infantry \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, Marksman, Ammo Bearer \|\| Team Leader, Marksman, Medic
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Firepower-oriented support team~~ \|\| Squad Leader, Team Leader, Autorifleman, ~~Ammo Bearer~~ \|\| ~~Rifleman~~, Rifleman~~, Autorifleman~~, Medic		\| Heavy Infantry \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, Rifleman (AT), Autorifleman \|\| Team Leader, Rifleman(AT), Autorifleman
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			\| Mechanized Infantry \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Vehicle Leader, Crewman, Crewman \|\| Team Leader, Rifleman (AT), Medic
	\|}		\|}
	Again, it is important to state that these are not the only exclusive structures a Squad can be folded into. Always consult one another among the squad and assess your situation before determining how to separate your fire teams.~~<br/>~~		Again, it is important to state that these are not the only exclusive structures a Squad can be folded into. Always consult one another among the squad and assess your situation before determining how to separate your fire teams. Don't forget that sometimes pieces of the group may be altered according to the mission maker's needs and desires, as is per standards of flexibility in the template. A Rifleman(AT) may be changed into an Ammo Bearer to allow the squad to rearm both auto-riflemen simultaneously, and also to carry more spare ammunition on the field.<br/>
	Don't forget that sometimes pieces of the group may be altered according to the mission maker's needs and desires, as is per standards of flexibility in the template. A Rifleman(AT) may be changed into an Ammo Bearer to allow the squad to rearm both auto-riflemen simultaneously, and also to carry more spare ammunition on the field.		An additional thing to consider when crafting a rifle squad is '''likelihood of survival'''. If the mission is often configured in a fashion where supplies are abundant or lethal encounters are happening consistently, then it might even be wiser for the mission maker to simply exclude ammo bearers and medics from the equation. It is an important thing to consider when crafting a mission.
	== Weapons Squad ==		== Weapons Squad ==
	[[File:Weapons squad.jpg\|480px\|thumb\|right\|The Delta Weapons Squad engaged in combat. Note the special weapons utilized by its members, such as the ATGM Launcher and the GP Machine gun.]]		[[File:Weapons squad.jpg\|480px\|thumb\|right\|The Delta Weapons Squad engaged in combat. Note the special weapons utilized by its members, such as the ATGM Launcher and the GP Machine gun.]]
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	! Type !! Fire Team 1 !! Fire Team 2		! Type !! Commander !! Fire Team 1 !! Fire Team 2
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	\| Mixed support \|\| Squad Leader, Medic, AT Specialist, AT Assistant \|\| Team Leader, Marksman, Machinegunner, Assistant Machinegunner		\| Mixed support \|\| Squad Leader, Medic, AT Specialist, AT Assistant \|\| Team Leader, Marksman, Machinegunner, Assistant Machinegunner

Croguy: /* Weapons Squad */

2018-05-10T08:12:39Z

Weapons Squad

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	The '''Delta Squad - Weapons Squad''' is a supplemental and third squad attached to the infantry platoon. Unlike a regular Rifle Squad however, the Weapons Squad isn't inherently built for all purpose combat - They're instead deploying specialized heavy weaponry in battle to provide maximum support and offensive capabilities to the rest of the platoon when on foot.<br/>		The '''Delta Squad - Weapons Squad''' is a supplemental and third squad attached to the infantry platoon. Unlike a regular Rifle Squad however, the Weapons Squad isn't inherently built for all purpose combat - They're instead deploying specialized heavy weaponry in battle to provide maximum support and offensive capabilities to the rest of the platoon when on foot.<br/>
	It is important to note that just like the other infantry squads, there is a degree of flexibility when it comes to configuring Delta Weapons Squad as well.<br/>		It is important to note that just like the other infantry squads, there is a degree of flexibility when it comes to configuring Delta Weapons Squad as well.<br/>
			A common issue that is often exclusive to the Weapons Squad is their often overburdened loadout. It's highly recommended to utilize a vehicle whenever possible.

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	== Wildcard Teams ==		== Wildcard Teams ==
	=== Kilo - Logi & Engineer ===		=== Kilo - Logi & Engineer ===

Croguy at 08:02, 10 May 2018

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 [[File:Weapons squad.jpg|480px|thumb|right|The Delta Weapons Squad engaged in combat. Note the special weapons utilized by its members, such as the ATGM Launcher and the GP Machine gun.]]
 The '''Delta Squad - Weapons Squad''' is a supplemental and third squad attached to the infantry platoon. Unlike a regular Rifle Squad however, the Weapons Squad isn't inherently built for all purpose combat - They're instead deploying specialized heavy weaponry in battle to provide maximum support and offensive capabilities to the rest of the platoon when on foot.<br/>
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 == Wildcard Teams ==

Croguy at 11:25, 3 April 2018

2018-04-03T11:25:41Z

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	== Weapons Squad ==		== Weapons Squad ==
	[[File:Weapons squad.jpg\|480px\|thumb\|right\|The Delta Weapons Squad engaged in combat. Note the special weapons utilized by its members, such as the ATGM Launcher and the GP Machine gun.]]		[[File:Weapons squad.jpg\|480px\|thumb\|right\|The Delta Weapons Squad engaged in combat. Note the special weapons utilized by its members, such as the ATGM Launcher and the GP Machine gun.]]
	<br/>		The '''Delta Squad - Weapons Squad''' is a supplemental and third squad attached to the infantry platoon. Unlike a regular Rifle Squad however, the Weapons Squad isn't inherently built for all purpose combat - They're instead deploying specialized heavy weaponry in battle to provide maximum support and offensive capabilities to the rest of the platoon when on foot.<br/>
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	== Wildcard Teams ==		== Wildcard Teams ==

Croguy at 09:44, 3 April 2018

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	\| Firepower-oriented support team \|\| Squad Leader, Team Leader, Autorifleman, Ammo Bearer \|\| Rifleman, Rifleman, Autorifleman, Medic		\| Firepower-oriented support team \|\| Squad Leader, Team Leader, Autorifleman, Ammo Bearer \|\| Rifleman, Rifleman, Autorifleman, Medic
	\|}		\|}
	Again, it is important to state that these are not the only exclusive structures a Squad can be folded into. Always consult one another among the squad and assess your situation before determining how to separate your fire teams.		Again, it is important to state that these are not the only exclusive structures a Squad can be folded into. Always consult one another among the squad and assess your situation before determining how to separate your fire teams.<br/>
			Don't forget that sometimes pieces of the group may be altered according to the mission maker's needs and desires, as is per standards of flexibility in the template. A Rifleman(AT) may be changed into an Ammo Bearer to allow the squad to rearm both auto-riflemen simultaneously, and also to carry more spare ammunition on the field.
	== Weapons Squad ==		== Weapons Squad ==
	[[File:Weapons squad.jpg\|480px\|thumb\|right\|The Delta Weapons Squad engaged in combat. Note the special weapons utilized by its members, such as the ATGM Launcher and the GP Machine gun.]]		[[File:Weapons squad.jpg\|480px\|thumb\|right\|The Delta Weapons Squad engaged in combat. Note the special weapons utilized by its members, such as the ATGM Launcher and the GP Machine gun.]]

Croguy at 23:54, 28 February 2018

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	* A Platoon team with a Leader, a Second-in-Command, and context-sensitive support troops.		* A Platoon team with a Leader, a Second-in-Command, and context-sensitive support troops.
	* Everyone is outfitted with a 343 PR Radio.		* Everyone is outfitted with a 343 PR Radio.
	* Every Squad and Team Leader is to be outfitted with at least a 148 UHF Radio~~, and Platoon and Wildcard Support shall use the 117 Backpack Radio for long distance special communication~~.		* Every Platoon, Squad and Team Leader is to be outfitted with at least a 148 UHF Radio.
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	[[File:Infantry platoon.png\|1024px\|thumb\|center\|A typical infantry platoon. Totaling 36 people, it is composed of three rifle squads(A-B-C), a weapons squad(D), and the Platoon Team.]]		[[File:Infantry platoon.png\|1024px\|thumb\|center\|A typical infantry platoon. Totaling 36 people, it is composed of three rifle squads(A-B-C), a weapons squad(D), and the Platoon Team.]]

Croguy at 23:52, 28 February 2018

2018-02-28T23:52:23Z

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	The '''FPArma Platoon''' is a new standardized composition whose primary purpose is to instill a permanent albeit flexible structure to our Sunday missions. It's been designed to provide utmost efficiency and coordination of movement, fire support, and enemy suppression and disposal in infantry warfare with the least required amount of troops, while also retaining a degree of flexibility and discretion which the Mission Maker can utilize to add his own particular spin on the template. It's highly recommended that, for that reason explicitly, people download and familiarize themselves with the new FP Template available on the GitHub. '''''The template itself does not have to be used.''''' It's only essential that Sunday missions adhere to the new Platoon structure as much as possible.<br/><br/>		The '''FPArma Platoon''' is a new standardized composition whose primary purpose is to instill a permanent albeit flexible structure to our Sunday missions. It's been designed to provide utmost efficiency and coordination of movement, fire support, and enemy suppression and disposal in infantry warfare with the least required amount of troops, while also retaining a degree of flexibility and discretion which the Mission Maker can utilize to add his own particular spin on the template. It's highly recommended that, for that reason explicitly, people download and familiarize themselves with the new FP Template available on the GitHub. '''''The template itself does not have to be used.''''' It's only essential that Sunday missions adhere to the new Platoon structure as much as possible.<br/><br/>
	With the new roster implemented, a degree of ''minimal requirements'' is now needed for your new missions. This is done to enforce the new Platoon Structure as well as we can possibly do it. <br/>The minimal requirements are as follows:		With the new roster implemented, a degree of ''minimal requirements'' is now needed for your new missions. This is done to enforce the new Platoon Structure as well as we can possibly do it. <br/>The minimal requirements are as follows:
	* ~~At least~~ two ~~8-man maximum~~ Rifle ~~Squads roughly adhering to the roster.~~		* A two group Rifle Platoon.
	* A Single 8-man Weapons Squad.
	* A Platoon team with a Leader, a Second-in-Command, and context-sensitive support troops.		* A Platoon team with a Leader, a Second-in-Command, and context-sensitive support troops.
	* Everyone is outfitted with a 343 PR Radio.		* Everyone is outfitted with a 343 PR Radio.

Croguy at 16:21, 19 December 2017

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	== Rifle Squad ==		== Rifle Squad ==
	[[File:Rifle squad.png\|480px\|thumb\|right\|An eight-man rifle squad, per FP Platoon Structure. It's composed of two team leaders(one of which is a squad leader), an Ammo Bearer, a Medic, two Riflemen with AT Launchers, and two Autoriflemen.]]		[[File:Rifle squad.png\|480px\|thumb\|right\|An eight-man rifle squad, per FP Platoon Structure. It's composed of two team leaders(one of which is a squad leader), an Ammo Bearer, a Medic, two Riflemen with AT Launchers, and two Autoriflemen.]]
			[[File:Rifle team.jpg\|256px\|thumb\|right\|A standard four-man Fire Team created from one half of a Rifle Squad. This one is composed of a Team Leader, a Medic, a Rifleman (AT), and an Autorifleman. In function, it would be identical to the other Fire Team. Its men answer to their Team Leader and coordinate with the other fire team in attacks and defense.]]
	The Rifle Squads are the meat and potatoes of the Core Platoon, and the base group which allows it to conduct combat operations and make it through. As such, the Infantry troops composing the Rifle Squads are the most numerous force deployed at any time; Between 16 and 24 people are required to form a full roster of three eight-man Rifle Squads! And such a number is highly necessary no matter how you look at it; Their numerical strength amplifies the amount of ground the Core Platoon can cover, and the losses sustained by fighting are offset by the number of troops that comprise them.<br/>		The Rifle Squads are the meat and potatoes of the Core Platoon, and the base group which allows it to conduct combat operations and make it through. As such, the Infantry troops composing the Rifle Squads are the most numerous force deployed at any time; Between 16 and 24 people are required to form a full roster of three eight-man Rifle Squads! And such a number is highly necessary no matter how you look at it; Their numerical strength amplifies the amount of ground the Core Platoon can cover, and the losses sustained by fighting are offset by the number of troops that comprise them.<br/>
	While Rifle squads may not always have the capacity to fend off every attacker, they typically pack their own logistics and defensive as well as fire capabilities that allow them to sustain a reliable offensive. This is played particularly by the structure of a rifle squad's ''fire team''.<br/>		While Rifle squads may not always have the capacity to fend off every attacker, they typically pack their own logistics and defensive as well as fire capabilities that allow them to sustain a reliable offensive. This is played particularly by the structure of a rifle squad's ''fire team''.<br/>
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	Again, it is important to state that these are not the only exclusive structures a Squad can be folded into. Always consult one another among the squad and assess your situation before determining how to separate your fire teams.		Again, it is important to state that these are not the only exclusive structures a Squad can be folded into. Always consult one another among the squad and assess your situation before determining how to separate your fire teams.
	[[File:Rifle team.jpg\|256px\|thumb\|right\|A standard four-man Fire Team created from one half of a Rifle Squad. This one is composed of a Team Leader, a Medic, a Rifleman (AT), and an Autorifleman. In function, it would be identical to the other Fire Team. Its men answer to their Team Leader and coordinate with the other fire team in attacks and defense.]]
	== Weapons Squad ==		== Weapons Squad ==
	[[File:Weapons squad.jpg\|480px\|thumb\|right\|The Delta Weapons Squad engaged in combat. Note the special weapons utilized by its members, such as the ATGM Launcher and the GP Machine gun.]]		[[File:Weapons squad.jpg\|480px\|thumb\|right\|The Delta Weapons Squad engaged in combat. Note the special weapons utilized by its members, such as the ATGM Launcher and the GP Machine gun.]]

Croguy at 16:18, 19 December 2017

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 * '''Rifleman(AT)''' - A meat and potatoes boot on the ground. Equipped with a stock generic assault rifle and typically a single-shot light anti-tank weapon, the Riflemen effectively add extra meat, guns, and buffer to their Fire Teams. And they can blow up armored vehicles. Pretty big plus.
 * '''Autorifleman''' - Similar to the rifleman, but instead the Autorifleman utilizes a squad automatic weapon or a light machine gun to effectively suppress the enemy with high volume of automatic fire. They lug a bigger main gun than the rifleman, but not as many bells and whistles as the other troops. Without an autorifleman however, executing fire and movement becomes highly problematic.
-* '''Support Unit''' - Due to the stock eight-man squad structure, you will typically end up in a scenario where your support unit of choice will either be a '''Medic''' or an '''Ammo Bearer'''. Their functions are exactly what it says in their name: medics carry large amounts of medical gear meant for dedicated healing of injured, and ammo bearers restock riflemen and autoriflemen with ammunition. These two act to prolong the effective longevity of a team, and by extension the squad, in combat.
+* '''Support Unit''' - Due to the stock eight-man squad structure, you will typically end up in a scenario where your support unit of choice will either be a '''Medic''' or an '''Ammo Bearer'''. Their functions are exactly what it says in their name: medics carry large amounts of medical gear meant for dedicated healing of injured, and ammo bearers restock riflemen and autoriflemen with ammunition. These two act to prolong the effective longevity of a team, and by extension the squad, in combat.<br/>
 [[File:Rifle team.jpg|256px|thumb|right|A standard four-man Fire Team created from one half of a Rifle Squad. This one is composed of a Team Leader, a Medic, a Rifleman (AT), and an Autorifleman. In function, it would be identical to the other Fire Team. Its men answer to their Team Leader and coordinate with the other fire team in attacks and defense.]]
 == Weapons Squad ==

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	* '''Lima - Helicopter''' - Two-man crew which pilots a single helicopter, typically of the Utility kind.		* '''Lima - Helicopter''' - Two-man crew which pilots a single helicopter, typically of the Utility kind.
	* '''Romeo - Recon''' - Four or five-man foot recce team, typically tasked with deep operations inside enemy territory. The special snowflakes of the infantry.		* '''Romeo - Recon''' - Four or five-man foot recce team, typically tasked with deep operations inside enemy territory. The special snowflakes of the infantry.
	* '''Oscar - ~~Demining~~ & EOD''' - A flexible team equipped and tasked with large-scale de-mining and explosive ordnance disposal.		* '''Oscar - De-mining & EOD''' - A flexible team equipped and tasked with large-scale de-mining and explosive ordnance disposal.
	* '''Sierra - IFV''' - Three-man crew commandeering a mechanized combat vehicle, primarily acting as direct support and transport of infantry in the midst of battle.		* '''Sierra - IFV''' - Three-man crew commandeering a mechanized combat vehicle, primarily acting as direct support and transport of infantry in the midst of battle.
	* '''Mike - Artillery''' - Three to Five-man artillery specialist team which can cover everything from mortars to self-propelled artillery guns.		* '''Mike - Artillery''' - Three to Five-man artillery specialist team which can cover everything from mortars to self-propelled artillery guns.
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	== 7-man Rifle Squad ==		== 7-man Rifle Squad ==
	[[File:Rifle squad.png\|480px\|thumb\|right\|A seven-man rifle squad, per FP Platoon Structure. It's composed of two team leaders(one of which is a squad leader), an Ammo Bearer, a Medic, two Riflemen with AT Launchers, and two ~~Autoriflemen~~.]]		[[File:Rifle squad.png\|480px\|thumb\|right\|A seven-man rifle squad, per FP Platoon Structure. It's composed of two team leaders(one of which is a squad leader), an Ammo Bearer, a Medic, two Riflemen with AT Launchers, and two Auto-riflemen.]]
	[[File:Rifle team.jpg\|256px\|thumb\|right\|A standard four-man Fire Team created from one half of a Rifle Squad. This one is composed of a Team Leader, a Medic, a Rifleman (AT), and an ~~Autorifleman~~. In function, it would be identical to the other Fire Team. Its men answer to their Team Leader and coordinate with the other fire team in attacks and defense.]]		[[File:Rifle team.jpg\|256px\|thumb\|right\|A standard four-man Fire Team created from one half of a Rifle Squad. This one is composed of a Team Leader, a Medic, a Rifleman (AT), and an Auto-rifleman. In function, it would be identical to the other Fire Team. Its men answer to their Team Leader and coordinate with the other fire team in attacks and defense.]]
	The Rifle Squads are the meat and potatoes of the Core Platoon, and the base group which allows it to conduct combat operations and make it through. As such, the Infantry troops composing the Rifle Squads are the most numerous force deployed at any time; Between 16 and 24 people are required to form a full roster of three seven-man Rifle Squads! And such a number is highly necessary no matter how you look at it; Their numerical strength amplifies the amount of ground the Core Platoon can cover, and the losses sustained by fighting are offset by the number of troops that comprise them.<br/>		The Rifle Squads are the meat and potatoes of the Core Platoon, and the base group which allows it to conduct combat operations and make it through. As such, the Infantry troops composing the Rifle Squads are the most numerous force deployed at any time; Between 16 and 24 people are required to form a full roster of three seven-man Rifle Squads! And such a number is highly necessary no matter how you look at it; Their numerical strength amplifies the amount of ground the Core Platoon can cover, and the losses sustained by fighting are offset by the number of troops that comprise them.<br/>
	While Rifle squads may not always have the capacity to fend off every attacker, they typically pack their own logistics and defensive as well as fire capabilities that allow them to sustain a reliable offensive. This is played particularly by the structure of a rifle squad's ''fire team''.<br/>		While Rifle squads may not always have the capacity to fend off every attacker, they typically pack their own logistics and defensive as well as fire capabilities that allow them to sustain a reliable offensive. This is played particularly by the structure of a rifle squad's ''fire team''.<br/>
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	* '''Team Leader''' - Typically the Fire Team's Leader is either the Squad Leader or the Team Leader working under the Squad Leader. They usually brandish long distance communication devices, advanced navigation equipment, and some kind of surveillance and combat edge that makes them function as a standalone unit. This is typically shown in the form of a HuntIR system, a grenade launcher, and signal devices like colored smoke, flares, and chem-lights.		* '''Team Leader''' - Typically the Fire Team's Leader is either the Squad Leader or the Team Leader working under the Squad Leader. They usually brandish long distance communication devices, advanced navigation equipment, and some kind of surveillance and combat edge that makes them function as a standalone unit. This is typically shown in the form of a HuntIR system, a grenade launcher, and signal devices like colored smoke, flares, and chem-lights.
	* '''Rifleman(AT)''' - A meat and potatoes boot on the ground. Equipped with a stock generic assault rifle and typically a single-shot light anti-tank weapon, the Riflemen effectively add extra meat, guns, and buffer to their Fire Teams. And they can blow up armored vehicles. Pretty big plus.		* '''Rifleman(AT)''' - A meat and potatoes boot on the ground. Equipped with a stock generic assault rifle and typically a single-shot light anti-tank weapon, the Riflemen effectively add extra meat, guns, and buffer to their Fire Teams. And they can blow up armored vehicles. Pretty big plus.
	* '''~~Autorifleman~~''' - Similar to the rifleman, but instead the ~~Autorifleman~~ utilizes a squad automatic weapon or a light machine gun to effectively suppress the enemy with high volume of automatic fire. They lug a bigger main gun than the rifleman, but not as many bells and whistles as the other troops. Without an ~~autorifleman~~ however, executing fire and movement becomes highly problematic.		* '''Auto-rifleman''' - Similar to the rifleman, but instead the Auto-rifleman utilizes a squad automatic weapon or a light machine gun to effectively suppress the enemy with high volume of automatic fire. They lug a bigger main gun than the rifleman, but not as many bells and whistles as the other troops. Without an auto-rifleman however, executing fire and movement becomes highly problematic.
	* '''Support Unit''' - Due to the stock seven-man squad structure, you will typically end up in a scenario where your support unit of choice will either be a '''Medic''' or an '''Ammo Bearer'''. Their functions are exactly what it says in their name: medics carry large amounts of medical gear meant for dedicated healing of injured, and ammo bearers restock riflemen and ~~autoriflemen~~ with ammunition. These two act to prolong the effective longevity of a team, and by extension the squad, in combat.<br/>		* '''Support Unit''' - Due to the stock seven-man squad structure, you will typically end up in a scenario where your support unit of choice will either be a '''Medic''' or an '''Ammo Bearer'''. Their functions are exactly what it says in their name: medics carry large amounts of medical gear meant for dedicated healing of injured, and ammo bearers restock riflemen and auto-riflemen with ammunition. These two act to prolong the effective longevity of a team, and by extension the squad, in combat.<br/>
	Keep in mind, though, that assembling a fire team is highly situational and dynamic. The squad leader can decide, on a whim, to restructure the Fire Teams in such a way to allow the Rifle Squad to execute ''combat maneuvers'' much more appropriately on a case by case basis. Due to this, the players can decide on multiple Squad structuring methods, with some examples shown below.		Keep in mind, though, that assembling a fire team is highly situational and dynamic. The squad leader can decide, on a whim, to restructure the Fire Teams in such a way to allow the Rifle Squad to execute ''combat maneuvers'' much more appropriately on a case by case basis. Due to this, the players can decide on multiple Squad structuring methods, with some examples shown below.

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	! Type !! Commander !! Fire Team 1 !! Fire Team 2		! Type !! Commander !! Fire Team 1 !! Fire Team 2
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	\| Balanced \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, ~~Autorifleman~~, Ammo Bearer \|\| Team Leader, ~~Autorifleman~~, Medic		\| Balanced \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, Auto-rifleman, Ammo Bearer \|\| Team Leader, Auto-rifleman, Medic
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	\| Light Infantry \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, Marksman, Ammo Bearer \|\| Team Leader, Marksman, Medic		\| Light Infantry \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, Marksman, Ammo Bearer \|\| Team Leader, Marksman, Medic
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	\| Heavy Infantry \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, Rifleman (AT), ~~Autorifleman~~ \|\| Team Leader, Rifleman(AT), ~~Autorifleman~~		\| Heavy Infantry \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, Rifleman (AT), Auto-rifleman \|\| Team Leader, Rifleman(AT), Auto-rifleman
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	\| Mechanized Infantry \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Vehicle Leader, Crewman, Crewman \|\| Team Leader, Rifleman (AT), Medic		\| Mechanized Infantry \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Vehicle Leader, Crewman, Crewman \|\| Team Leader, Rifleman (AT), Medic
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	The '''Delta Squad - Weapons Squad''' is a supplemental and third squad attached to the infantry platoon. Unlike a regular Rifle Squad however, the Weapons Squad isn't inherently built for all purpose combat - They're instead deploying specialized heavy weaponry in battle to provide maximum support and offensive capabilities to the rest of the platoon when on foot.<br/>		The '''Delta Squad - Weapons Squad''' is a supplemental and third squad attached to the infantry platoon. Unlike a regular Rifle Squad however, the Weapons Squad isn't inherently built for all purpose combat - They're instead deploying specialized heavy weaponry in battle to provide maximum support and offensive capabilities to the rest of the platoon when on foot.<br/>
	It is important to note that just like the other infantry squads, there is a degree of flexibility when it comes to configuring Delta Weapons Squad as well.<br/>		It is important to note that just like the other infantry squads, there is a degree of flexibility when it comes to configuring Delta Weapons Squad as well.<br/>
	A common issue that is often exclusive to the Weapons Squad is their often overburdened ~~loadout~~. It's highly recommended to utilize a vehicle whenever possible.		A common issue that is often exclusive to the Weapons Squad is their often overburdened load-out. It's highly recommended to utilize a vehicle whenever possible.

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	! Type !! Commander !! Fire Team 1 !! Fire Team 2		! Type !! Commander !! Fire Team 1 !! Fire Team 2
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	\| ~~Mixed support~~ \|\| Squad Leader~~, Medic~~, AT Specialist, AT Assistant \|\| Team Leader, ~~Marksman~~, ~~Machinegunner, Assistant Machinegunner~~		\| General-purpose Support \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, AT Specialist, AT Assistant \|\| Team Leader, Machine-gunner, Ammo Bearer
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	\| Tank Hunters \|\| Squad Leader, ~~Medic, AT Specialist~~, ~~AT Assistant~~ \|\| Team Leader, ~~AT Assistant~~, ~~AT Specialist, AT Assistant~~		\| Tank Hunters \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, Marksman, Ammo Bearer \|\| Team Leader, Marksman, Medic
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	\| Fire Support Squad \|\| ~~Squad~~ Leader, ~~Medic~~,~~Machinegunner, Assistant Machinegunner~~		\| Fire Support \|\| Squad Leader \|\| Team Leader, Rifleman (AT), Autorifleman \|\| Team Leader, Rifleman(AT), Autorifleman
	\|\| Team Leader, ~~Marksman, Machinegunner~~, ~~Assistant Machinegunner~~
	\|}		\|}