The FM outlines our core skills, policies and guides to ensure every member stands ready for the mission ahead.
FM/BS-1431 · v2.00
Flank the enemy
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Manoeuvre elements to attack the enemy from a position of advantage.
Move outside the enemy’s primary arcs of fire and observation.
Use terrain, timing, and suppression to conceal movement.
Maintain coordination with fixing elements to prevent enemy reorientation.
Position flanking elements to engage decisive targets or vulnerabilities.
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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