Marine Rifle Squad

2606. Fire Control and Fire Discipline
In order for a unit's fire to be effective, the unit leader must exercise fire control.
Fire control relates to the leader's ability to have his men open or cease
fire at the instant he desires, to adjust fire onto a target, to shift all or part
of the fire from one target to another, and to regulate the rate of fire. The
leader must teach his men fire discipline so that he may exercise fire control.
Fire discipline is achieved when the unit has been taught and pays strict attention
to instructions regarding the use of the rifle, automatic rifle, and grenade
launcher, and can collectively execute fire commands with precision.
The unit leader must supervise and control the fire of his men so that it is
directed and maintained at suitable targets. Upon receipt of orders, commands,
or signals from the platoon commander, a squad leader promptly
orders his squad to perform the fire mission directed. He is normally located
at the rear of his squad during a fire fight. He usually gives his orders to
the squad through the fire team leaders, but he does whatever is necessary
to control the fire of his squad effectively. Squad and fire team leaders exercise
fire control by means of voice commands and signals.
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