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 ====== Responsibility of the FTL ====== ====== Responsibility of the FTL ======
 As a fireteam leader you are responsible for anything your fireteam does or does not do. As a fireteam leader you should aim to keep your squad leader and your fireteam members happy. They both have different expectations of you. As a fireteam leader you are responsible for anything your fireteam does or does not do. As a fireteam leader you should aim to keep your squad leader and your fireteam members happy. They both have different expectations of you.
-The squad leader will act as your direct commander. They will issue you with tasks and directions which they expect you to be complete. Ideally they will not overly micromanage and will give you directions to make your own decisions. They should not be burdened with the all details of how you are managing your fireteam. For instance they don’t need to know the direction that everyone is facing but they might like a rough idea as to what area your entire fireteam is covering. Ultimately the squad leader expects that you to perform these tasks as best as possible.+The squad leader will act as your direct commander. They will issue you with tasks and directions which they expect you to complete. Ideally they will not overly micromanage and will give you directions to make your own decisions. They should not be burdened with the all details of how you are managing your fireteam. For instance they don’t need to know the direction that everyone is facing but they might like a rough idea as to what area your entire fireteam is covering. Ultimately the squad leader expects that you to perform these tasks as best as possible.
 A squad leader expects the following of you: A squad leader expects the following of you:
   * Complete the tasks and directions given to you.   * Complete the tasks and directions given to you.
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 The //rifleman ani-tank (RAT)// will typically have a single shot AT launcher. You should be cautious with its employment. If it is known the enemy will have a lot of enemy armour you should save this until it is needed against armour. If the enemy in a mission is solely infantry without armour you may wish to use this as an explosive weapon against buildings and infantry.  The //rifleman ani-tank (RAT)// will typically have a single shot AT launcher. You should be cautious with its employment. If it is known the enemy will have a lot of enemy armour you should save this until it is needed against armour. If the enemy in a mission is solely infantry without armour you may wish to use this as an explosive weapon against buildings and infantry. 
 ===== Communication ====== ===== Communication ======
-As a fireteam leader you are expected to do a lot of communicating please read the [[communications|radio communications]] page. In particular you should be familiar with the [[communications#standardized_reports|standardized reports]] as a squad leader may ask for them. You should also be proactive with your communications keeping your squad leader informed when you complete tasks and periodically check in with your progress.+As a fireteam leader you are expected to do a lot of communicating please read the [[communications|radio communications]] page. In particular you should be familiar with the [[communications#standardized_reports|standardized reports]] as a squad leader may ask for them. You should also be proactive with your communicationskeeping your squad leader informed when you complete tasks and periodically check in with your progress.
  
 ===== Appendix ====== ===== Appendix ======
 === Examples === === Examples ===
-Dslyecxi of the community Shacktac has created some amazing hindsight videos. Where he pulls apart some gameplay and studies it in a tactical way. These should provide some interesting insight into the sorts of things you should be considering as FTL.+Dslyecxi of the community Shacktac has created some amazing hindsight videos. Where he pulls apart some gameplay and studies it in a tactical way. These should provide some interesting insight into the sorts of things you should be considering as an FTL.
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 Episode 1: Riverside ambush. This is taken from the perspective of an FTL Episode 1: Riverside ambush. This is taken from the perspective of an FTL
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 Episode 2: Airfield Assault. If you enjoyed the first this is an extra bonus but is aimed more at a platoon level. Episode 2: Airfield Assault. If you enjoyed the first this is an extra bonus but is aimed more at a platoon level.
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