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[[File:BCMachineGunPlatoon.JPEG|thumb|right|A machine gunner (foreground) and his ammunition bearer (background0.]]
[[File:BCMachineGunPlatoon.JPEG|thumb|right|A machine gunner (foreground) with an [[SS-77]] and his ammunition bearer (background).]]
The '''machine gun platoon''' is  standard platoon-sized element that are found in every standard infantry company of the [[Blackhelm Confederate Army]]. The platoon is designed to provide flexible, effective fire support to a company, allowing the unit to rapidly deploy heavy firepower where needed.  
The '''machine gun platoon''' is  standard platoon-sized element that are found in every standard infantry company of the [[Blackhelm Confederate Army]]. The platoon is designed to provide flexible, effective fire support to a company, allowing the unit to rapidly deploy heavy firepower where needed.  


==Structure==
==Structure==
Each machine gun platoon is comprised of seven personnel, including a Platoon Commander, an Assistant Platoon Commander, a Machine Gun Team Leader, and two Machine Gunners and two Ammunition Bearers.
Each machine gun platoon is comprised of seven personnel, including a Platoon Commander, two Machine Gun Team Leaders, two Machine Gunners and two Ammunition Bearers.


The Platoon Commander/Praefectus is responsible for the overall command and control of the platoon, while the Assistant Platoon Commander/Auxiliaris Praefectus assists the Platoon Commander in these duties and serves as the Platoon Commander's liaison with other elements of the larger unit. The Assistant Platoon Commander may also be responsible for leading the platoon in the absence of the Platoon Commander.
The Platoon Commander/Praefectus is  
responsible for the overall command and control of the platoon.


The Machine Gun Team Leader/Dux Tela Belli leads the machine gun crew and is responsible for the effective employment of the machine guns in support of infantry operations. This may include selecting and preparing firing positions, coordinating with other elements of the platoon and larger unit, and supervising the operation of the machine guns and the actions of the machine gunners and ammunition bearers.
The Machine Gun Team Leader/Dux Tela Belli leads the machine gun crew and is responsible for the effective employment of the machine guns in support of infantry operations. This may include selecting and preparing firing positions, coordinating with other elements of the platoon and larger unit, and supervising the operation of the machine guns and the actions of the machine gunners and ammunition bearers.The team leader also has tasks similar to those of the Assistant Machine Gunner in other militaries, such as swapping barrels and directing fire.


The two machine gunners/Gladius Machinalis operate the machine gun and engage targets as directed by the Machine Gun Team Leader. The two ammunition bearers/Portitors provide support in reloading and maintaining a steady supply of ammunition for the machine gun.
The two machine gunners/Gladius Machinalis operate the machine gun and engage targets as directed by the Machine Gun Team Leader. The two ammunition bearers/Portitors provide support in reloading and maintaining a steady supply of ammunition for the machine gun.


==Equipment==
==Equipment==
* Platoon Commander: [[RAP-440]]
* Platoon Commander: [[AR-3]], [[RAP-440]]
* Assistant Platoon Commander: [[AR-3]]
* Machine Gun Team Leaders: [[AR-3]]
* Machine Gun Team Leader: [[AR-3]]
* Machine Gunners: [[SS-77]],[[Treadwell SP-X]]
* Machine Gunners: [[SS-77]],[[Treadwell SP-X]]
* Ammunition Bearers: [[AR-3]]
* Ammunition Bearers: [[AR-3]]
[[Category:Blackhelm Confederacy]][[Category:Astyria]]
[[Category:Blackhelm Confederacy]][[Category:Astyria]]

Latest revision as of 14:42, 7 November 2023

A machine gunner (foreground) with an SS-77 and his ammunition bearer (background).

The machine gun platoon is standard platoon-sized element that are found in every standard infantry company of the Blackhelm Confederate Army. The platoon is designed to provide flexible, effective fire support to a company, allowing the unit to rapidly deploy heavy firepower where needed.

Structure

Each machine gun platoon is comprised of seven personnel, including a Platoon Commander, two Machine Gun Team Leaders, two Machine Gunners and two Ammunition Bearers.

The Platoon Commander/Praefectus is responsible for the overall command and control of the platoon.

The Machine Gun Team Leader/Dux Tela Belli leads the machine gun crew and is responsible for the effective employment of the machine guns in support of infantry operations. This may include selecting and preparing firing positions, coordinating with other elements of the platoon and larger unit, and supervising the operation of the machine guns and the actions of the machine gunners and ammunition bearers.The team leader also has tasks similar to those of the Assistant Machine Gunner in other militaries, such as swapping barrels and directing fire.

The two machine gunners/Gladius Machinalis operate the machine gun and engage targets as directed by the Machine Gun Team Leader. The two ammunition bearers/Portitors provide support in reloading and maintaining a steady supply of ammunition for the machine gun.

Equipment