TEAM LEADER (TL) • Controls the movement of his fire team and the rate and placement of fire. To do this, leads from the front and uses the proper commands and signals. Maintains accountability of his Rangers, weapons, and equipment. Ensures his Rangers maintain unit standards in all areas, and are knowledgeable of their tasks and the operation. The following checklist outlines specific duties and responsibilities of team leaders during mission planning and execution. The TL leads by example: ACTIONS DURING PLANNING AND PREPARATION • Warning Order — Assists in control of the squad — Monitors squad during issuance of the order • OPORD Preparation — Posts changes to schedule — Posts and updates team duties on warning order board — Submits ammunition and supply requests — Picks up ammunition and supplies — Distributes ammunition and special equipment — Performs all tasks given in the SL's special instructions paragraph • OPORD Issuance and Rehearsal — Monitors squad during issuance of the order — Assists SL during rehearsals — Takes actions necessary to facilitate movement — Enforces rear security — Establishes, supervises, and maintains security at all times — Performs other tasks as SL requires, and helps him in every way possible, particularly in control and security ACTIONS IN THE ORP • Assists in the occupation of the ORP. • Helps supervise, establish, and maintain security. • Supervises the final preparation of Rangers, weapons, and equipment in the ORP IAW the SL's guidance. • Assists in control of personnel departing and entering the ORP. • Reorganizes perimeter after the reconnaissance party departs. • Maintains communication with higher headquarters. • Upon return of reconnaissance party, helps reorganize personnel and redistribute ammunition and equipment; ensures accountability of all personnel and equipment is maintained. • Disseminates PIR to his team. • Performs additional tasks assigned by the SL. ACTIONS IN THE PATROL BASE • Inspects the perimeter to ensure team has interlocking sectors of fire; prepares team sector sketch.