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W.Reese: /* Branch & Military Occupational Specialties */

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Branch & Military Occupational Specialties

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	=== 13F Fire Support Specialist ===		=== 13F Fire Support Specialist ===
	Fire Support Specialist also refereed to as Joint Fires Observer or JFOs are primarily concerned with coordinating accurate fire support and maintaining lines of communication with the various assets at Alpha Company's disposal. Close air support, MEDEVAC, insertions and exfiltrations all must be communicated and organized with competing assets by JFOs. Effectively mapping out and coordinating fire missions is one of the primary concerns of a JFO that is so ubiquitous it has been included in the name. JFOs need too be well-versed in land navigation and radio communications to perform their job effectively.		Fire Support Specialist also refereed to as Joint Fires Observer or JFOs are primarily concerned with coordinating accurate fire support and maintaining lines of communication with the various assets at Alpha Company's disposal. Close air support, MEDEVAC, insertions and exfiltrations all must be communicated and organized with competing assets by JFOs. Effectively mapping out and coordinating fire missions is one of the primary concerns of a JFO that is so ubiquitous it has been included in the name. JFOs need too be well-versed in land navigation and radio communications to perform their job effectively. The 75th Ranger Regiment trains their Forward Observers (MOS 13F) as JTACs through the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma, Ariz. and was the first unit to have Army Forward Observers as JTAC qualified personnel.

	=Traditions and History=		=Traditions and History=

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	!'''Medical'''		!'''Medical'''
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	\| style="width: 10%;" data-mce-style="width: 10%;" \|68W Combat Medical Specialist		\| style="width: 10%;" data-mce-style="width: 10%;" \|68W Combat Medical Specialist
	\| style="width: 60%;" data-mce-style="width: 60%;" \|Wherever Infantry are engaged in combat, there will be Combat Medics assisting and performing medical duties. Medics are at the squad, platoon, and company level and are chiefly responsible for setting up Casualty Collection Points (CCPs) and are thoroughly instructed and vested with the medical knowledge to ensure that each level of military organization functions properly under fire and after casualties are received.		\| style="width: 60%;" data-mce-style="width: 60%;" \|Wherever Infantry are engaged in combat, there will be Combat Medics assisting and performing medical duties. Medics are at the squad, platoon, and company level and are chiefly responsible for setting up Casualty Collection Points (CCPs) and are thoroughly instructed and vested with the medical knowledge to ensure that each level of military organization functions properly under fire and after casualties are received.

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	!'''Artillery'''		!'''Artillery'''
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	\|13F Fire Support Specialist		\|13F Fire Support Specialist
	\|Artillery is the king of the battlefield, artillery batteries have the capability to turn the tides of engagements and Fire Support Specialists are the bridge that links the batteries to the ground. Fire Support Specialists accurately relay targets, flight paths of Close Air Support (CAS) and direct fire missions. Fire Support Specialists are competent communicators and practice radio protocol along with advanced land navigation. In Alpha Company Fire Support Specialists are JTAC qualified and are the communication link between air to ground.		\|Artillery is the king of the battlefield, artillery batteries have the capability to turn the tides of engagements and Fire Support Specialists are the bridge that links the batteries to the ground. Fire Support Specialists accurately relay targets, flight paths of Close Air Support (CAS) and direct fire missions. Fire Support Specialists are competent communicators and practice radio protocol along with advanced land navigation. In Alpha Company Fire Support Specialists are JTAC qualified and are the communication link between air to ground.

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Mission

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	Riflemen typically carry a myriad of combat arms including M4A1s, Mk18s, HK416s, Mk11s, and M249s. Most Rangers typically carry other equipment such as M136s, M203 and M320 under barrel grenade launchers. Weapons squad employs the M240B, FGM-148 Javelin, FIM-92F Stinger, and M3 MAAWS. Rangers often also carry tertiary equipment such as demolition blocks, breaching charges, anti-tank mines, and claymores. Infantry are also expected to employ battlefield skills like land navigation, rangefinding, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) in part with Combat Lifesaver (CLS).		Riflemen typically carry a myriad of combat arms including M4A1s, Mk18s, HK416s, Mk11s, and M249s. Most Rangers typically carry other equipment such as M136s, M203 and M320 under barrel grenade launchers. Weapons squad employs the M240B, FGM-148 Javelin, FIM-92F Stinger, and M3 MAAWS. Rangers often also carry tertiary equipment such as demolition blocks, breaching charges, anti-tank mines, and claymores. Infantry are also expected to employ battlefield skills like land navigation, rangefinding, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) in part with Combat Lifesaver (CLS).
	[[File:AlphaPic2.png\|left\|thumb\|Alpha Company Rangers from 1st Platoon receive a briefing prior to an operation.\|~~375x375px~~]]		[[File:AlphaPic2.png\|left\|thumb\|Alpha Company Rangers from 1st Platoon receive a briefing prior to an operation.\|400x400px]]

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	!'''Artillery'''		!'''Artillery'''
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	\|13F Fire Support Specialist		\|13F Fire Support Specialist
	\|Artillery is the king of the battlefield, artillery batteries have the capability to turn the tides of engagements and Fire Support Specialists are the bridge that links the batteries to the ground. Fire Support Specialists accurately relay targets, flight paths of Close Air Support (CAS) and direct fire missions. Fire Support Specialists are competent communicators and practice radio protocol along with advanced land navigation. In Alpha Company Fire Support Specialists are JTAC qualified and are the communication link between air to ground.		\|Artillery is the king of the battlefield, artillery batteries have the capability to turn the tides of engagements and Fire Support Specialists are the bridge that links the batteries to the ground. Fire Support Specialists accurately relay targets, flight paths of Close Air Support (CAS) and direct fire missions. Fire Support Specialists are competent communicators and practice radio protocol along with advanced land navigation. In Alpha Company Fire Support Specialists are JTAC qualified and are the communication link between air to ground.

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	!'''Infantry'''		!'''Infantry'''
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	\| style="width: 10%;" data-mce-style="width: 40%;" \|11A Infantry Officer		\| style="width: 10%;" data-mce-style="width: 40%;" \|11A Infantry Officer
	11B Infantryman		11B Infantryman

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	\| style="width: 10%;" data-mce-style="width: 40%;" \|11A Infantry Officer		\| style="width: 10%;" data-mce-style="width: 40%;" \|11A Infantry Officer
	11B Infantryman		11B Infantryman

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	!'''Medical'''		!'''Medical'''
	\| style="width: 15%; background: maroon;" data-mce-style="width: 15%;" \|[[File:MedicalInsignia.png\|center\|frameless\|92x92px]]		\| style="width: 15%; border: 4px groove #fcfcfc; background: maroon;" data-mce-style="width: 15%;" \|[[File:MedicalInsignia.png\|center\|frameless\|92x92px]]
	\| style="width: 10%;" data-mce-style="width: 10%;" \|68W Combat Medical Specialist		\| style="width: 10%;" data-mce-style="width: 10%;" \|68W Combat Medical Specialist
	\| style="width: 60%;" data-mce-style="width: 60%;" \|Wherever Infantry are engaged in combat, there will be Combat Medics assisting and performing medical duties. Medics are at the squad, platoon, and company level and are chiefly responsible for setting up Casualty Collection Points (CCPs) and are thoroughly instructed and vested with the medical knowledge to ensure that each level of military organization functions properly under fire and after casualties are received.		\| style="width: 60%;" data-mce-style="width: 60%;" \|Wherever Infantry are engaged in combat, there will be Combat Medics assisting and performing medical duties. Medics are at the squad, platoon, and company level and are chiefly responsible for setting up Casualty Collection Points (CCPs) and are thoroughly instructed and vested with the medical knowledge to ensure that each level of military organization functions properly under fire and after casualties are received.
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	!'''Artillery'''		!'''Artillery'''
	\| style="width: 15%; background: #~~c41e3a~~;" data-mce-style="width: 15%;" \|[[File:ArtilleryInsignia.png.png\|center\|frameless\|119x119px]]		\| style="width: 15%; background: #ff2400;" data-mce-style="width: 15%;" \|[[File:ArtilleryInsignia.png.png\|center\|frameless\|119x119px]]
	\|13F Fire Support Specialist		\|13F Fire Support Specialist
	\|Artillery is the king of the battlefield, artillery batteries have the capability to turn the tides of engagements and Fire Support Specialists are the bridge that links the batteries to the ground. Fire Support Specialists accurately relay targets, flight paths of Close Air Support (CAS) and direct fire missions. Fire Support Specialists are competent communicators and practice radio protocol along with advanced land navigation. In Alpha Company Fire Support Specialists are JTAC qualified and are the communication link between air to ground.		\|Artillery is the king of the battlefield, artillery batteries have the capability to turn the tides of engagements and Fire Support Specialists are the bridge that links the batteries to the ground. Fire Support Specialists accurately relay targets, flight paths of Close Air Support (CAS) and direct fire missions. Fire Support Specialists are competent communicators and practice radio protocol along with advanced land navigation. In Alpha Company Fire Support Specialists are JTAC qualified and are the communication link between air to ground.

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	'''Alpha Company''', 2nd Ranger Battalion is an Infantry Company tasked with Air Assault and Airborne Operations. It is administratively known as A/2ndRB. ~~The~~ Alpha Company has two platoons.		'''Alpha Company''', 2nd Ranger Battalion is an Infantry Company tasked with Air Assault and Airborne Operations. It is administratively known as A/2ndRB. Alpha Company has two platoons.

	=Mission=		=Mission=