The FM outlines our core skills, policies and guides to ensure every member stands ready for the mission ahead.
FM/BS-1409 · v1.01
When disagreeing with a given order:
If despite the disagreement the order is confirmed, execute it to the best of your ability without complaint or argument.
Be mindful to not disagree with every order, keeping in mind that there might be reasons not yet apparent why the order is given.
Lives in
FM/G312 Issuing ordersOn role cards
On 25 role cards in 6 combat areas.
Named on
Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
Combat Leadership
Required
Fireteam Leader (≤6)
Combat Leadership
Required
Infantry Team Leader (≤8)
Combat Leadership
Required
Squad Leader (≤15)
Combat Leadership
Required
SF Team Leader (≤6)
Combat Leadership
Required
Squad Commander (≤15)
Combat Leadership
Required
Platoon Sergeant
Field Leadership
Required
Squad Commander (≤28)
Field Leadership
Required
Platoon Commander (≤32)
Field Leadership
Required
Platoon Leader (≤45)
Field Leadership
Required
Platoon Commander (≤45)
Field Leadership
Required
SF Commander (≤45)
Field Leadership
Required
Platoon Commander (≤64)
Field Leadership
Required
Company Commander (≤64)
Field Leadership
Required
Company Commander (≤128)
Field Leadership
Required
Light Vehicle Crewman (Commander)
Cavalry
Required
Fixed-wing Weapons Systems Officer
Fixed-wing Aircrew
Required
Fixed-wing Pilot (Flight Leader)
Fixed-wing Aircrew
Required
sUAS Team Leader
Remotely Piloted Systems
Required
The other 6 roles read it through these cards.
By combat area
Core Infantry
1 of 13
Fixed-wing Aircrew
2 of 7
Remotely Piloted Systems
1 of 5
