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CPL'S COURSE: FIRE TEAM OPERATIONS
1. MISSION STATEMENT: In May 1944, Headquarters, Marine Corps standardizedthe 13-man
rifle squad, which has remained the standard unit organization into the21st century based on its
flexibility and effectiveness.The mission for a Marine Corpsrifle squad is to locate, close with, and
destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, orrepel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat.
This mission consists of offensive and defensive elements. "To locate, close with, and destroy,"
refers to the offensive element of the Marine rifle squad while "Or repel the enemy's assault,"
refers to thedefensive element.
2. SQUAD LEADER: The potential firepower of a Marine squad is conservativelyestimated at
400 well-aimed rifle and automatic rifle shots per minute with an additional 15 rounds from
the grenade launchers.
The squad composition is:
One squad leader (sergeant)
Three fire teams of 4 Marines
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The squad leader is equipped with:
M4 service rifle
OKC-3S bayonet
Compass
The squad leader takes position where they can best
carry out the orders of the platoon commander and control and observe the squad.Squad
Leader's Responsibilities
The squad leader carries out the orders issued by the platoon commander. Respon-sibilities
include:
Squad discipline
Appearance
Training
Control
Conduct
Welfare of troops
Care, condition, and economical use of weapons and equipmentIn combat,
the squad leader is also responsible for:
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Tactical employment
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Fire discipline
Fire control
Maneuver
3. THE FIRE TEAM: The fire team was created with the advantage of being an
independent maneuver element centered around an automatic weapon.
Each of the four Marines who make-up the fire team have specific assignments.A fire team
leader/grenadier (corporal)
Automatic rifleman (lance corporal) Assistant
automatic rifleman (lance corporal)Rifleman
(private)
4. FireTeam Leader: A corporal often serves as the fire team leader/grenadier.Thesenior fire
team leader will often serve as an assistant squad leader and assumes the duties of the squad
leader in the squad leaders absence.
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