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The University of Akron
Army ROTC
The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion
Spring Semester, 2014
Introduction to Tactical Leadership
Tactics 1a: The Squad
The University of Akron
Army ROTC
The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion
Spring Semester, 2014
Class Objectives
• Describe the components of a U.S. Army rifle squad
• Define the roles and responsibilities of each member of a U.S. Army rifle squad
• Describe the individual weapons found in a U.S. Army rifle squad
• Be familiar with the basic dimensions and characteristics of the various weapons in a U.S. Army rifle squad
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Team
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Team
Your Squad
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Staff Sergeant
E-6
6-8 years of experience
Responsibilities: Responsible for everything the squad does or fails to do Is the tactical leader and leads by example Maneuvers the squad and controls the rate and distribution of its fire Trains the squad members in their individual and collective tasks Manages the squads needs, requesting and issuing ammo, water, rations, and equipment Keeps track of the squad’s weapons, clothing, and equipment and directs their maintenance
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The Fire Team
The Army’s smallest maneuver element controlled by a leader is the fire team.
The fire team is the building block for all Army tactical operations.
Fire teams make up squads; squads make up platoons.
Sergeant
E5
Specialist
E4
Private First Class
E3
Private
E2
PL
PSG
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Squad Weapons
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M4/M16 Weapon Dimensions and Characteristics
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40mm Grenade Launcher
Flight Path
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M203 Grenade Launcher Dimensions and Characteristics
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M203 Grenades
Cartridges for the M203 grenade launcher
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M249
Squad Automatic
Weapon (SAW)
Dimensions and
Characteristics
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M9 Pistol
Dimensions and Characteristics
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A Final Thought
Army lieutenants lead platoons as part of an
infantry rifle company. CO
1SG
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A Final Thought
So … why … right now …
…is it important for YOU to know how the fire team and squad fights and
functions?
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Next Lesson:
Introduction to Tactical Leadership
Tactics 1b: Movements & Formations
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Be Safe. Be Smart. Be Legal. Stay Focused on YOUR Goals.
Are YOU committed?
Are YOU … ? ALL IN