Section 13/Field Manual/Fireteam
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The Fireteam
This is the basic unit of Section 13. Comprised of three to four members, each with their own role and responsibilities. The fireteam has been desinged to be entirely self-sufficient, an independent unit capable of survival without assistance.
Although the design of the fireteam provides an ability to function autonomously, each fireteam is highly important to the operation of Section 13, and works in cooperation with all other fireteams to acheive our objectives. This means all members once declaring their loyalty and having been given their assignment will be held accountable.
The relationship of the fireteam to the group is much like that of muscle and bone respectively. Each fireteam forces an action, while the group and it's cooperative organization provide structure and reinforcement.
Team Leader
- The primary function of the Team Leader is to ensure the safety and survival of his team and its members.
- The secondary function of the Team Leader is to carry out the orders and objectives of Section 13 with unflinching loyalty. This includes recommendations for promotions and commendations, and taking disciplinary actions when necessary.
- The tertiary function of the Team Leader is to support his team and its members.
- The quaternary function of the Team Leader is ensure that his team's location and status has been properly communicated with the rest of the group.
Runner
- The primary function of the Runner is to maintain communication between his fireteam and the rest of Section 13. He will be given orders by his team leader to report to Operations, and deliver a detailed status report.
- The second function of the Runner is to support his team and its members.
Scout
- The primary function of the Scout is a reconnaissance role. Searching his fireteam's patrol area for information and objectives delegated buy the Team Leader
- The secondary function of the Scout is to support his team and its members.
