Automatic Rifleman

## The Automatic Rifleman's Role (Infantry)

The AR provides the baseline standard for all Infantry Soldiers and is an integral part of the fire team. The Automatic Rifleman is an expert in handling and employing the weapon and placing well-aimed fire on the enemy. Additionally, the AR must ---

* Be an expert on their weapon system, their rifle, its optics, and is effective in engaging targets with their weapon system, day or night.
* Employ all weapons of the squad, know the roles of the squad and be prepared to fill their roles.
* Basic knowledge of team leading, and know that if the team leader dies, you will be in charge until he/she returns.
* Construct and occupy hasty firing positions, such as a trench, and know how to fire from it. They must know how to occupy covered and concealed positions in all environments and what protection they provide from direct fire weapons and is competent in the performance of these tasks while using night vision devices.
* Fight as part of their unit, which includes proficiency in their individual duties.
* Inform their team leader of everything they hear and see when in a tactical situation.
* Perform individual medical procedures to stabilize after a serious injury and administer buddy aid as required.
* Manage their supplies: Medical and ammunition during operations.
* Understand the mission two levels up (Squad and Platoon).

## The Automatic Rifleman's Loadout (Infantry)

Basics:

* Combat Uniform (SPAGPAT)
* Ballistic Vest (SPAGPAT)
* Combat Helmet (SPAGPAT)
* Kitbag (SPAGPAT)
* Watch
* Compass
* AN/PRC-148 JEM personal radio (5km radius)
* Map
* PDU-4 rangefinder

Weapons:

* 1X FN MINIMI
* SIDEARM NOT ADVISED BUT IS OPTIONAL (NO MORE THAN 20 ADDITIONAL ROUNDS)

In the Uniform:

* EARPLUGS
* 2X EPINEPHRINE
* 4X MORPHINE
* MICRODAGR GPS
* MAPTOOLS
* 4X TOURNIQUETS

In the Vest:

* 2X 200 RND MIXED 5.56x45MM AMMUNITION

In the Backpack:

* 10X BANDAGE (ELASTIC BANDAGES)
* 4X BASIC FIELD DRESSING (QUICKCLOT)
* 4X 200 RND MIXED 5.56x45MM AMMUNITION
* 2X RDG-2 WHITE SMOKE GRENADES
* 2X RGD-5 FRAG GRENADES

## The Automatic Rifleman's Role (Logistics)

The AR provides the baseline standard for all Infantry and Logistics Soldiers and is an integral part of the Logistics Platoon ground crew. The Automatic Rifleman is an expert in handling and employing the weapon and placing well-aimed fire on the enemy. Additionally, the AR must ---

* Must be able to perform the duties of an infantry Automatic Rifleman.
* Be proficient in driving most land vehicles, including large trucks and tracked vehicles.
* Be knowledgeable in how to refuel vehicles using the fuel truck
* Understand how to move, load, and unload the following items using ACE interact: Crates, tires, tracks, and any other items that you may need.

## The Automatic Rifleman's Loadout (Logistics)

Basics:

* Combat Uniform (SPAGPAT)
* Ballistic Vest (SPAGPAT)
* Combat Helmet (SPAGPAT)
* Kitbag (SPAGPAT)
* Watch
* Compass
* AN/PRC-148 JEM personal radio (5km radius)
* Map
* PDU-4 rangefinder

Weapons:

* 1X FN MINIMI
* SIDEARM NOT ADVISED BUT IS OPTIONAL (NO MORE THAN 20 ADDITIONAL ROUNDS)

In the Uniform:

* EARPLUGS
* 2X EPINEPHRINE
* 4X MORPHINE
* MICRODAGR GPS
* MAPTOOLS
* 4X TOURNIQUETS

In the Vest:

* 2X 200 RND MIXED 5.56x45MM AMMUNITION

In the Backpack:

* 10X BANDAGE (ELASTIC BANDAGES)
* 4X BASIC FIELD DRESSING (QUICKCLOT)
* 4X 200 RND MIXED 5.56x45MM AMMUNITION
* 2X RDG-2 WHITE SMOKE GRENADES
* 2X RGD-5 FRAG GRENADES