The FM outlines our core skills, policies and guides to ensure every member stands ready for the mission ahead.
FM/BS-1428 · v2.00
Fire and manoeuvre
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Engage the enemy while repositioning to prevent being fixed in place.
Apply effective fire to suppress or fix the enemy.
Reposition elements after limited engagement time from the same position.
Use movement to deny the enemy predictable targeting and control.
Exploit new positions to gain improved firing angles and observation.
Maintain coordination so fire and movement remain mutually supporting.
Prolonged firing from a single position increases vulnerability. Continuous manoeuvre preserves initiative and survivability.
Where it appears
On role cards
On 22 role cards in 4 combat areas.
Named on
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Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
Combat Leadership
Required
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Fireteam Leader (≤6)
Combat Leadership
Required
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Infantry Team Leader (≤8)
Combat Leadership
Required
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Squad Leader (≤15)
Combat Leadership
Required
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SF Team Leader (≤6)
Combat Leadership
Required
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Squad Commander (≤15)
Combat Leadership
Required
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Platoon Sergeant
Field Leadership
Required
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Squad Commander (≤28)
Field Leadership
Required
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Platoon Commander (≤32)
Field Leadership
Required
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Platoon Leader (≤45)
Field Leadership
Required
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Platoon Commander (≤45)
Field Leadership
Required
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SF Commander (≤45)
Field Leadership
Required
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Platoon Commander (≤64)
Field Leadership
Required
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Company Commander (≤64)
Field Leadership
Required
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Company Commander (≤128)
Field Leadership
Required
The other 7 roles read it through these cards.
By combat area
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Core Infantry
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