Basic Infantry: Introduction - Team Dynamic

Basic Command structure

What is a chain of command

A chain of command is an organized structure where instructions and orders are passed from one person to another.

Each level of a chain of command has its leader, the guy in charge of passing things up and down. Without these leaders, a combat element will not be effective in combat.

What is a Fireteam, Squad and Platoon

While current numbers in Cluster Community do not reach Battalion levels, the lower steps on the ladder still apply.

A fireteam is composed of 3 to 4 individuals, it is the foundation of a combat unit, cutting up a squad into fireteams allows for more maneuverability and overall effectiveness. It is lead by a fireteam leader, who will report to the Squad leader. Most of the orders given by said fireteam leader will be simple movement and instructions. Unlike all other elements of our chain of command, while it’s rare, a fireteam may not a have an appointed leader.

A squad can be a single 10 to 15 men element or a collection of 2 to 4 fireteams depending on the mission and player base. It is the most common form of element you will see in CC’s mission. It’s run by the squad leader, his responsibilities are much higher than that of a fireteam leader, he will tell you where to go, what to equip for your mission and what to do. He is responsible for the tactics employed by the team on the ground.

A platoon is a collection of 2 to 3 squads, while these may be doing completely different things in different places of the AO (Area of Operations). There may be missions with only one squad but with a Platoon leader either way. He is responsible for the mission. The platoon daddy will organize the mission based on the briefing given by the mission’s Zeus. He is usually accompanied by a medic and other specialized roles. This man will become the dad you never had. Mission success is highly dependent on him. Protect him at all costs.