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Introduction to Tactical Leadership Tactics 1a: The Squad The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

Army ROTC 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 The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

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Your Squad

A B Team Team The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

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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 Staff Sergeant  Manages the squads needs, requesting and issuing ammo, E-6 water, rations, and equipment 6-8 years of experience  Keeps track of the squad’s weapons, clothing, and equipment and directs their maintenance The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

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 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.

The Fire Team  Fire teams make up squads; squads make up .

Sergeant Specialist PL

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Squad Weapons The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

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Army ROTC Spring Semester, 2014 M4/M16 Weapon Dimensions and Characteristics The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

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40mm Grenade Launcher Path The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

Army ROTC Spring Semester, 2014 M203 Grenade Launcher Dimensions and Characteristics The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

Army ROTC Spring Semester, 2014 M203 Grenades

Cartridges for the M203 grenade launcher The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

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M249 (SAW) Dimensions and Characteristics The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

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Army ROTC Spring Semester, 2014 M9 Pistol Dimensions and Characteristics The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

Army ROTC Spring Semester, 2014 A Final Thought Army lead platoons as part of an 1SG CO infantry rifle . The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

Army ROTC Spring Semester, 2014 A Final Thought So … why … right now … …is it important for YOU to know how the fire team and squad fights and functions? The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

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Next Lesson: Introduction to Tactical Leadership Tactics 1b: Movements & Formations The University of Akron The 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion

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Be Safe. Be Smart. Be Legal. Stay Focused on YOUR Goals.

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