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2/B/1-7 "VIKING"
Roles and Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
- The Stryker Infantry Platoon
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The Stryker Platoon is a fighting force with the main responsibility to conduct direct action against enemy forces using close combat maneuvers and indirect fires. The Stryker Platoon is entirely organic and can switch between a wide range of missions while being entirely self-sufficient in combat operations. This means that the individual soldiers within the platoon must be extremely proficient in their duties and responsibilities AND can perform the roles of others if the platoon is shorthanded. The Stryker Platoon functions the following sub-units:
-A Platoon HQ - consisting of a Platoon Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Platoon Medic, and any Troop or Squadron/Battalion Attachments.
-Three Stryker Infantry Squads - consisting of a Squad Leader and two identical Fire Teams - each consisting of a Team Leader, Automatic Rifleman, Grenadier, and Rifleman.
-A Weapons Squad supports the Platoon, with a primary focus on the 60mm M224 and 81mm M252 Mortar, but they can also use the BGM-71 TOW for added AT capability for the Platoon if necessary.
-Six M1296 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle - Dragoons (ICV-D) that are available to the platoon. Each M1296 is operated by a Driver and a Vehicle Commander that also fulfills the role of the gunner. The ICV-D's can operate as an attachment to individual squads or as sections/teams as vehicular units in formation once the infantry has dismounted. The ICV-D's provide exceptional capability to the platoon that overmatch and outgun standard light infantry units.
In short, the Stryker Platoon is entirely focused on dealing with peer threats as well as pushing the envelope to engage and destroy future threats that challenge 1-7CAV. This requires the platoon to be trained proficiently as both dismounted infantry in scenarios where they will spend ample time on foot in denied terrain that is inaccessible by their vehicles, but must also be ready to fight armored and mechanized threats on the open battlespace depending on the situation. Stryker Infantry are extremely adaptable and boast some of the most elite of skills in order to combat ever-changing threats on the battlefield.
- PLATOON LEADER
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The Platoon Leader (PL/OIC) is responsible for directing his teams and squads within the platoon, and passing down his and his higher commander's intent. He oversees the execution of his mission orders, and works closely with the Platoon Sergeant and Weapons Squad Leader for indirect fires and sustainment.
- PLATOON SERGEANT
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The Platoon Sergeant (PSG) is responsible for overseeing sustainment within the platoon, is the senior vehicle commander, and controls the movement and formations of the Strykers. It is the Platoon Sergeant's responsibility to ensure that the subordinate leaders in the platoon are efficiently and expertly achieving the execution of the Platoon Leader's intent. The Platoon Sergeant may also assume the role of the Vehicle Commander for a Stryker if a squad is under strength.
- STRYKER SQUAD LEADER
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The Stryker Squad Leader (SL) is responsible for his two fireteam's maneuvers. He directs his fireteams to achieve the commander's intent by ensuring the destruction of the enemy in close combat. The Stryker Squad Leader is also the secondary Forward Observer for the platoon's organic indirect fires assets as well as the 1st Cavalry Division's Artillery (DIVARTY). The Stryker Squad Leader is given a lot of freedom of movement for his given missions, given he has the best eyes and understanding of a situation on the ground. The Stryker Squad Leader may also assume the role of the Vehicle Commander if the role is unfulfilled.
- STRYKER VEHICLE COMMANDER
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The Stryker Vehicle Commander (VC) is responsible for the operation of his Stryker ICV and for achieving the Squad Leader's and Platoon Staff's intent. He functions the Mk44 Bushmaster II 30mm Chain Gun aboard his ICV, the smoke countermeasures, and gives orders to the Stryker Driver for movement. The VC is also responsible for ensuring rapid delivery and pick up of all units within the platoon per the Platoon Sergeant's orders.
- STRYKER VEHICLE DRIVER
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The Stryker Vehicle Driver (VD) is responsible for the delivery of the mounted personnel and achieving the maneuver orders given by the VC or the SL. The Stryker Driver must stay mounted as often as possible to ensure the vehicle is consistently capable of rapid mobility.
- FIRETEAM LEADER
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The Fire Team Leader (FTL) controls his scout team and directs the fires of his team members. The Fire Team is the smallest maneuver element within the platoon. A Stryker Squad operates two Fire Teams that are typically identical in capabilities. He is the initial point of contact for all team members within his team and oversees the direct combat actions his team is doing. In a scouting capacity, the Fire Team Leader is in charge of ensuring that his team accomplishes all of the commander's priority intelligence requirements. The Fire Team Leader is typically the tertiary Forward Observer in the Platoon, but may, at times, function as a designated Forward Observer depending on the mission. The Fire Team Leader is armed with an M320 Grenade Launcher along with his M4A1 Service Rifle.
- AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN
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The Automatic Rifleman (AR) provides his fireteam with local fire superiority during maneuvers. He works directly with the FTL to ensure fire superiority is achieved against the enemy to allow the squad time to maneuver, close with, and destroy the enemy.
- GRENADIER
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The Grenadier (GREN) provides his fireteam with local indirect fire support using his 40mm M320 Grenade Launcher. He also typically functions as the 2IC of the fireteam if the FTL is indisposed.
- RIFLEMAN
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The Rifleman (RFL) is a flexible role in the platoon, and will typically be given specialist roles such as Drone Operator, Combat Lifesaver, Mortarman, Assistant Gunner, Forward Observer, or Anti-Air/Anti-Tank Rifleman. His main job is to operate his M4A1 Carbine and be masterful at whatever secondary role he is assigned.
- SQUAD DESIGNATED MARKSMAN
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The Squad Designated Marksman (SDM) is a role that can be fulfilled by the rifleman if he meets all requirements (Expert score on the M4A1 Service Rifle). He is armed with a Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) equipped with powerful optics. His role is to provide overwatch and support for the squad and eliminate priority threats while still maneuvering with the fireteam.
- WEAPONS SQUAD LEADER
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The Weapons Squad Leader (WSL) is in charge of coordinating indirect fires of the 60mm or 82mm mortars his squad operates. He works directly alongside the Platoon Sergeant to ensure placement of his mortar teams is ideal to accomplish the mission. In scouting missions, the Weapons Squad will typically have one 82mm or 60mm mortar on standby at the ORP while the other Weapons Team provides local security for the ORP.
- WEAPONS TEAM LEADER
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The Weapons Team Leader (WTL/FTL) directs his Weapons Team with whatever weapons the platoon require the weapons squad to operate. This, primarily, is the 82mm mortar. The responsibilities of the Weapons Team Leader vary depending on the system his team is operating, but he is largely in charge of ensuring his gunner has the gun laid based on the WSL's guidance, and oversees sustainment for his team.
- PLATOON MEDIC
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The Platoon Medic (-7) is in charge of overseeing the health of the platoon. He coordinates directly with the Platoon Sergeant and the Mobile Medical Teams (MMT) to ensure expedient deployment of medical resources to the platoon when necessary.
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