The FM outlines our core skills, policies and guides to ensure every member stands ready for the mission ahead.
FM/BS-1429 · v2.00
Find the enemy
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Identify the enemy’s location, strength, and disposition while minimising exposure.
Use observation, movement, and probing fire to locate enemy elements.
Confirm enemy positions through multiple indicators where possible.
Avoid committing decisively before the enemy is identified.
Report contact clearly to enable follow‑on actions.
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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