Marine Rifle SquadTERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVESENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVESENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVESOUTLINEMISSIONORGANIZATIONThe Fire TeamGRADES AND DUTIESSquad Leaders DutiesFire DisciplineFire ControlSquad LeaderFire Team LeaderSlide 15Slide 16Slide 17Automatic RiflemanResponsibilities Of Automatic RiflemanSlide 20The Assistant Automatic RiflemanThe Assistant Automatic RiflemanThe RiflemanSlide 24Squad SymbolsColumnSlide 27WedgeSlide 29Echelon Left (Right)Slide 31Skirmishers Right (Left)Slide 33MISSIONS AND TYPES OF PATROLSReconnaissance PatrolsReconnaissance PatrolsMissionsArea reconnaissanceZone reconnaissanceRoute reconnaissanceConsiderations For Route ReconCombat patrolsCombat patrolsFive Types of Combat PatrolsRaidAmbushContactEconomy of forceSecurity PatrolsPATROL ORGANIZATIONGeneral OrganizationHeadquarters ElementSecurity ElementAssault ElementSupport ElementPATROL LEADER’S PREPARATIONB.A.M.C.I.S.BEGIN PLANNINGARRANGE FOR RECONNAISSANCE AND COORDINATIONMAKE RECONNAISSANCECOMPLETE THE PLANISSUE THE ORDERSUPERVISE ACTIVITIESQuestions?ReferencesMarine Rifle SquadTERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES Without the aid of reference, given 782-gear, assigned weapon, and assignment as a member of a squad, execute individual actions in squad formations, to assume assigned positions in each formation, in accordance with the references.ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES a. Without the aid of reference, given a list of alternatives, select the mission of the Marine Rifle Squad, in accordance with references. (MCCS.14.02e) b. Without the aid of reference, given a list of alternatives, select the composition of the Marine Rifle Squad, in accordance with references. (MCCS.14.02f) c. Without the aid of reference, given a list of alternatives, select the composition of a fire team, in accordance with references. (MCCS.14.02g) d. Without the aid of reference, given a list of alternatives, identify the responsibilities of the squad leader, in accordance with references. (MCCS.14.02h)ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES e. Without the aid of reference, given a list of alternatives, identify the responsibilities of the fire team leader, in accordance with references. (MCCS.14.02i) f. Without the aid of reference, given a list of alternatives, select the definition of fire control, in accordance with references. (MCCS.14.02j) g. Without the aid of reference, given a list of alternatives, select the key elements of controlling a fire team formation, in accordance with references. (MCCS.14.02k)OUTLINEMISSION ORGANIZATIONGRADES AND DUTIESSQUAD AND FIRE TEAM FORMATIONSMISSIONS AND TYPES OF PATROLSPATROL ORGANIZATION PATROL LEADER’S PREPARATIONMISSION The mission of the Marine Rifle Squad is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or to repel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat.ORGANIZATIONThe squad consists of:(1) Thirteen men. (2) One squad leader. (3) Three fire teams consisting of four men eachThe Fire Team The fire team is built around the firepower provided by the squad automatic weapon. The four members of the fire team are:(1) The fire team leader (2) The automatic rifleman(3) The assistant automatic rifleman(4) The riflemanGRADES AND DUTIESThe squad leader is the senior man. He is usually a Sergeant. The squad leader carries out the platoon commander's orders. He is responsible for:(1) The discipline, appearance, training, control, conduct, and welfare of his squad at all times. (2) The condition, care, and economical use of its weapons and equipment.Squad Leaders Duties(3) He commands the squad, giving orders and ensuring that they are carried out.(4) He sets the example.(5) He instructs his squad on everything from general military subjects to small unit tactics.(6) In combat, he is responsible for the tactical employment, fire discipline, and fire control of his squad.Fire DisciplineFire discipline is achieved when the unit has been trained and maintains strict adherence to instructions regarding the proper use of its organic weapons.Fire ControlFire control is the leader's ability to have his men open, shift, or cease fire at the instant he desires. It also refers to the leader's ability to regulate the unit's rate of fire.Squad LeaderThe squad leader's weapons are the M16A2 service rifle and bayonet and his ability to properly employ his squad/ teams. (an extension of his body)Fire Team LeaderUsually a Corporal. He carries out the orders of the squad leader. The fire team leader positions himself where he can best observe and control the fire team while carrying out the squad leader's orders.Fire Team LeaderHe is also responsible for the fire team's fire discipline, fire control, condition, care, and economical use of its weapons and equipment.Normally, he is close enough to the automatic rifleman to exercise effective control of his fires.Fire Team LeaderIn addition to his duties as fire team leader, he serves as the fire team's grenadier. In the offense, he uses the M203 for marking targets and directing the fire of his team. In the defense, it is used to cover dead space in the principle direction of fire (PDF) of his fire team's automatic weapon.Fire Team LeaderThe senior fire team leader serves as the assistant squad leader. (APL)His weapon is the M16A2 service rifle with attached M203 grenade launcher and K-Bar knife. (His ability to effectively employ his team)Automatic RiflemanThe automatic rifleman is usually a Lance Corporal. He carries out the orders of the fire team leader.Responsibilities Of Automatic RiflemanThe effective employment of the squad automatic weapon (SAW) and the condition and care of his weapon and equipment.The automatic rifleman must be ready to assume the role of fire team leader, if necessary. COMPETANTResponsibilities Of Automatic RiflemanHis weapons are the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) and the K-Bar fighting knife.The Assistant Automatic Rifleman Usually a Lance CorporalHe is primarily a rifleman but also assists the automatic rifleman by carrying the spare barrel bag and additional ammunition for the SAW.The Assistant Automatic RiflemanHe is responsible for the effective employment of his weapon and for the condition and care of his weapon and equipment.His weapons are the M16A2 service rifle and bayonet.The assistant automatic rifleman is trained to assume the duties of the