Contractor

= Contractor = Contractors have demonstrated consistent performance during operations. They are entrusted with being capable team members in any given role. Contractors are not permitted to lead more than one team, or five persons, and are promoted to Operator following effective leadership and advanced combat knowledge.

Communication

 * Utilizes additional channels on the PRC-152.
 * Setting additional channels is covered under section 4B
 * Calls out contact reports with the 3D’s (Direction, Description, Distance)

Tactics

 * Understands basic infantry formations.
 * Understands and uses the concept of suppressive fire
 * Utilizes effective smoke for cover, advancing, maneuvers or retreats

Performance

 * Takes individual initiative to further mission success.
 * Bounds effectively with a buddy on a given order.
 * Maintains spacing and team cohesion
 * Travels in the prescribed formation.
 * Reacts to contact appropriately on an individual level.
 * Understands the basics of vehicle and convoy security.
 * Is confident with their abilities on the majority of weapons carried by a ground team.

Medical

 * Stabilizes players
 * Secures medical casualty sites
 * Carries stable players to casualty collection points (CCPs) or to a medic