Description
The Machine Gunner is responsible for the tactical employment of the light, medium, and heavy Machine-Gun, and their support vehicle. Machine Gunners provide direct fire in support of the infantry rifle squads/platoons/companies. They are located in the weapons platoons of the rifle and weapons company in the infantry battalion. Noncommissioned officers are assigned as team leaders and squad leaders/section leaders.
Core Skills
- small unit leadership and team coordination
- operating under stress in high-risk environments
- tactical planning at squad and section level
- communications discipline and reporting
- situational awareness and threat recognition
- adherence to rules of engagement and procedures
- training and mentoring junior personnel
- equipment maintenance and accountability
- time management and task prioritization
- physical and mental resilience
- risk assessment and mitigation at the tactical level
Civilian Career Paths
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
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