• Assigns sectors of fire. • Ensures designated personnel remain alert and equipment is maintained to a high state of readiness. • Requisitions supplies, water, and ammunition, and supervises their distribution. • Supervises the priority of work and ensures its accomplishment. — Security plan. o Ensures crew-served weapons have interlocking sectors of fire. o Ensures claymore mines are emplaced to cover dead space. o Ensures range cards and sector sketch are complete. — Alert plan. — Evacuation plan. — Withdrawal plan. — Alternate patrol base. — Maintenance plan. — Hygiene plan. — Messing plan. — Water plan. — Rest plan. • Performs additional tasks assigned by the patrol leader and assists him in every way possible. SQUAD LEADER (SL) • Is responsible for what the squad does or fails to do. He is a tactical leader who leads by example. DUTIES • Completes casualty feeder reports and reviews the casualty reports completed by squad members. • Directs the maintenance of the squad's weapons and equipment. • Inspects the condition of Rangers' weapons, clothing, and equipment. • Keeps the PL and PSG informed on status of squad. • Submits ACE report to PSG. ACTIONS THROUGHOUT THE MISSION • Obtains status report from team leaders and submits reports to the PL and PSG. • Makes a recommendation to the PL/PSG when problems are observed. • Delegates priority task to team leaders, and supervises their accomplishment IAW squad leader’s guidance. • Uses initiative in the absence of orders. • Follows the PL’s plan and makes recommendations. ACTIONS DURING MOVEMENT AND HALTS • Ensures heavy equipment is rotated among members and difficult duties are shared. • Notifies PL of the status of the squad. • Maintains proper movement techniques while monitoring route, pace, and azimuth. • Ensures the squad maintains security throughout the movement and at halts.