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FM/BP-1379 · v4.00

Squad composition

Code: FM/BP-1379
Kind: Policy
Version: v4.00 3w ago
Views: 829
Platforms: As its document
Published by: Cpl Ross 27 Sep 2026
Last material change: v4.00 Adjusted minimum Squad Size

2 words added, 2 words removed.

v3.05

Consists of ~~8–15~~ people ~~(includes~~ attached elements) Composed of 2–3 fireteamsMinimum of 2 fireteams Maximum of 2 fireteams when multiple squads are present Maximum of 3 fireteams if operating as a single squad Maximum of 4 elementsFireteams and integrated vehicles combined Attached elements are not counted Led by a Squad LeaderWhen a squad has 10 or more members (2 fireteams of 4–6 members), the Squad Leader must have at least 1 person under their direct command as a buddy the Squad HQ element can include a maximum of 3 personnel When a squad has 8–10 members, the Squad Leader does not require a buddy Permitted Squad HQ roles include*Up to 1 Squad Leader or Squad Commander Up to 2 Radio Operator Up to 1 Squad Medic Up to 1 Joint Fires Observer or Forward Observer Up to 1 Forward Air Controller Up to 1 Designated Marksman Up to 2 Combat Engineer or EOD Up to 2 UAS Operator roles or equivalent Up to 1 Rifleman Up to 2 Ammo Bearer Up to 2 Interpreter Up to 1 Driver or Crewman, if the Squad HQ operates within a vehicle Any Leadership Observer where required by policy in line with that policy. Extra elements may be attached such as vehicles *Should the deployment be Special Forces, any SF variant of the same role is permitted.

v4.00

Consists of 6–15 people (excludes attached elements) Composed of 2–3 fireteamsMinimum of 2 fireteams Maximum of 2 fireteams when multiple squads are present Maximum of 3 fireteams if operating as a single squad Maximum of 4 elementsFireteams and integrated vehicles combined Attached elements are not counted Led by a Squad LeaderWhen a squad has 10 or more members (2 fireteams of 4–6 members), the Squad Leader must have at least 1 person under their direct command as a buddy the Squad HQ element can include a maximum of 3 personnel When a squad has 8–10 members, the Squad Leader does not require a buddy Permitted Squad HQ roles include*Up to 1 Squad Leader or Squad Commander Up to 2 Radio Operator Up to 1 Squad Medic Up to 1 Joint Fires Observer or Forward Observer Up to 1 Forward Air Controller Up to 1 Designated Marksman Up to 2 Combat Engineer or EOD Up to 2 UAS Operator roles or equivalent Up to 1 Rifleman Up to 2 Ammo Bearer Up to 2 Interpreter Up to 1 Driver or Crewman, if the Squad HQ operates within a vehicle Any Leadership Observer where required by policy in line with that policy. Extra elements may be attached such as vehicles *Should the deployment be Special Forces, any SF variant of the same role is permitted.

Consists of ~~8–15~~ 6–15 people ~~(includes~~ (excludes attached elements) Composed of 2–3 fireteamsMinimum of 2 fireteams Maximum of 2 fireteams when multiple squads are present Maximum of 3 fireteams if operating as a single squad Maximum of 4 elementsFireteams and integrated vehicles combined Attached elements are not counted Led by a Squad LeaderWhen a squad has 10 or more members (2 fireteams of 4–6 members), the Squad Leader must have at least 1 person under their direct command as a buddy the Squad HQ element can include a maximum of 3 personnel When a squad has 8–10 members, the Squad Leader does not require a buddy Permitted Squad HQ roles include*Up to 1 Squad Leader or Squad Commander Up to 2 Radio Operator Up to 1 Squad Medic Up to 1 Joint Fires Observer or Forward Observer Up to 1 Forward Air Controller Up to 1 Designated Marksman Up to 2 Combat Engineer or EOD Up to 2 UAS Operator roles or equivalent Up to 1 Rifleman Up to 2 Ammo Bearer Up to 2 Interpreter Up to 1 Driver or Crewman, if the Squad HQ operates within a vehicle Any Leadership Observer where required by policy in line with that policy. Extra elements may be attached such as vehicles *Should the deployment be Special Forces, any SF variant of the same role is permitted.

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