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Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5) Fireteam Leader (≤6) Infantry Team Leader (≤8) Squad Leader (≤15) SF Team Leader (≤6) Squad Commander (≤15)
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Platoon Sergeant Squad Commander (≤28) Platoon Commander (≤32) Platoon Leader (≤45) Platoon Commander (≤45) SF Commander (≤45) Platoon Commander (≤64) Company Commander (≤64) Company Commander (≤128)
Communication
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Core Infantry
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Assistant Automatic Rifleman Rifleman Ammo Bearer Grenadier Automatic Rifleman Interpreter Assistant Machinegunner Assistant Machinegunner, Heavy Machinegunner, Medium Machinegunner, Heavy SF Operator SF Gunner Rifleman (Leadership Observer)
Anti-vehicle
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Anti-Tank Rifleman, Light Assistant AT Specialist Assistant AA Specialist Assistant AT Specialist, Heavy AA Specialist AT Specialist, Medium AT Specialist, Heavy SF Missileman
Marksmanship
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Designated Marksman Sniper Spotter (Assisted) SF Marksman SF Sniper Spotter (Manual)
Cavalry
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Light Vehicle Crewman (Driver) Light Vehicle Crewman (Gunner) Light Vehicle Crewman (Commander) Light Vehicle Section Commander AFV Crewman (Driver) AFV Crewman (Gunner) AFV Crewman (Commander) AFV Section Commander MBT Crewman (Driver) MBT Crewman (Gunner) MBT Crewman (Commander) MBT Section Commander
Rotary Aircrew
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Rotary Crew Chief (General) Rotary Observer (General) Rotary Gunner (General) Rotary Pilot (General) Rotary Weapon Systems Operator (Attack) Rotary Pilot (Multi) Rotary Pilot (Attack)
Fixed-wing Aircrew
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Fixed-wing Pilot (General) Fixed-wing Weapons Systems Operator Fixed-wing Pilot (CAP) Fixed-wing Weapons Systems Officer Fixed-wing Pilot (CAS) Fixed-wing Pilot (Multi-role) Fixed-wing Pilot (Flight Leader)
Remotely Piloted Systems
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sUAS Operator (Reconnaissance) sUAS Operator (Attack) sUAS Team Leader UAS Operator (Reconnaissance) UAS Operator (Attack/Reconnaissance)
Medical
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Combat Life Saver Combat Medic Squad Medic Platoon Medic SF Medic MERT Technician MERT Officer CMT Technician CMT Technician (Driver) CMT Leader
Logistics
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Support Engineer Logistics Support Chief
Engineering
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Combat Engineer EOD Specialist SF Sapper
Fire Support
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Mortarman (Ammo Bearer) Mortarman (Assistant) Mortarman (Gunner) Mortar Section Leader Artillery Cannoneer (Assistant) Artillery Cannoneer (Gunner) Artillery Section Leader Fire Support Chief
Mission Support
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War Correspondent Civillian Roleplayer Assistant Game Master Mission Support Observer Game Master (≤15) Game Master (≤32) Game Master (≤64) OPFOR Roleplayer Lead Game Master (≤15) Lead Game Master (≤32) Lead Game Master (≤64)
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Operational Awareness



FM/G408 - Operational Awareness
Guide
FM/BG-1894 - Common Operating Picture
Guide

The common operating picture is the shared understanding of the operation maintained by leaders and supporting elements.

It should include:

  • Friendly locations and current activity
  • Confirmed and suspected enemy locations
  • Current objectives and control measures
  • Main and supporting efforts
  • Casualties and combat effectiveness
  • Support asset locations and availability
  • Medical and logistical status
  • Obstacles, threats and significant changes

The common operating picture should contain the information required to make decisions without becoming cluttered with unnecessary detail.

Skill
FM/BS-1895 - Maintain a Common Operating Picture
Skill

Maintain the information required to support command decisions.

  • Collect reports from subordinate and supporting elements.
  • Track friendly locations, tasks and progress.
  • Record confirmed and suspected enemy activity.
  • Monitor casualties, supplies, equipment and support availability.
  • Identify missing or conflicting information.
  • Update map markings and notes as the situation changes.
  • Share relevant updates with subordinate, adjacent and higher leaders.
Skill
FM/BS-1901 - Manage Operational Pacing
Skill

Adjust the pace of an operation to maintain momentum, coordination and combat effectiveness.

  • Assess whether the force is able to maintain the current tempo.
  • Increase tempo when conditions allow exploitation or rapid action.
  • Reduce tempo when coordination, sustainment or situational awareness requires attention.
  • Allow subordinate elements sufficient time to reposition, coordinate and execute tasks.
  • Coordinate significant changes in tempo with affected leaders.
  • Adjust the pace of the operation when player numbers, capabilities or circumstances change.
  • Communicate with the Mission Support Team to coordinate the pace and intensity of the operation.
  • Consider the player experience when adjusting tempo, avoiding unnecessary periods of inactivity or sustained intensity that prevents effective participation.
  • Resume or increase tempo when the conditions requiring a pause or reduction are resolved.
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