Marine Units
From Obsidian Fleet Database
The Starfleet Marine Corps (SFMC) organizes their Light Infantry forces using the formations and units described below. Light Infantry comprises the majority of units used in the Obsidian Fleet shipborne detachments. SFMC Aerospace is organized in the same manner as Starfleet Aerospace.
While the SFMC does have regiments containing Mechanized (or Heavy) Infantry there are currently no Mechanized units assigned to Obsidian Fleet as part of shipborne detachments.
While the definitions below are considered 'standard textbook' they are not carved in stone. Detachment commanders can organize their personnel in whatever manner works best for their mission inorder to make best use of skills and equipment. A squad that is constantly losing personnel to other duties should probably be reorganized.
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[edit] Fire & Manoeuvre Team
Main articles: Fire & Manoeuvre Team
A Fire and manoeuvre team, or F&M, is the smallest sub-unit used by the SFMC. It contains two Marines, of any rank, trained to work together both in combat and out. Not all regiments use the designation.
[edit] Fireteam
Main article: Fireteam
A fireteam is a sub-unit comprised of 2 F&M for a total of 4 Marines. It is usually lead by a Lance Corporal or Corporal commanding three non-rates.
[edit] Squad
Main articles: Squad
Since 2386 a SFMC squad has been comprised of 2 fireteams for a total of 8 Marines. The squad is the smallest force that will be assigned independently as a shipborne detachment. Squads are commanded by a Squad Leader.
[edit] Section
Main article: Section
A section is comprised of 2 squads for a total of 16 Marines. Sections are commanded by the senior of the two squad leaders, with the junior squad leader acting as second in command. Not all regiments use the designation.
[edit] Platoon
Main article: Platoon
A platoon is usually comprised of 4 squads for a total of 32 Marines. It is lead by a Platoon Commander assisted by a Platoon Sergeant.
[edit] Company
Main article: Company
A company is the standard Marine force in readiness and is generally the largest shipborne detachment. Companies are comprised of 4 platoons (128 Marines) and are commanded by a Company Commander and assisted by a Company Sergeant.
[edit] Battalion
Main article: Battalion
A battalion contains 3 companies for strength of 384 Marines as well as a headquarters platoon of 32 specialists for a total of 416 Marines. Battalions are usually commanded by a Major or Lieutenant Colonel and assisted by a Sergeant Major as well as a Headquarters, Support and Service platoon.
[edit] Regiment
Main article: Regiment
A regiment contains, at a minimum, two active battalions and one reserve battalion for a strength of over 1200+ Marines. They are are commanded by a Colonel and assisted by a Sergeant Major as well as a Headquarters, Support and Service company.
[edit] Brigade
Main article: Brigade
A brigade is a collection of regiments that have been grouped together for a specific purpose under the command of a Brigadier General. Brigades are referred to as Marine Expeditionary Forces (or MEFs or MEF-Brigades) when they include Marine Aerospace assets as well as support and service units, such as medical, logistics, engineering and signals.
Currently all Marine detachments in the Ninth "Obsidian" Fleet are currently assigned to the 1st Brigade/MEF, 21st Brigade/MEF, 47th Brigade/MEF or 72nd Brigade/MEF.
[edit] Division
Main article: Division
A division is a collection of brigades that have been grouped together for a specific purpose under the command of a Major General or Lieutenant General. Divisions are referred to as Marine Expeditionary Forces (or MEFs) when they include Marine Aerospace assets as well as support and service units, such as medical, logistics, engineering and signals.
Currently all Marine detachments are members of the Ninth Marine Division/MEF.
