The Average Joe - Revision history

Malaki59 at 18:14, 4 June 2026

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	= The Average Joe =		== The Average Joe ==

	The '''Average Joe''' represents the standard Gondaran infantry rifleman and serves as the foundation of the Army's combat power. Whether assigned to Mobile Infantry, Line Infantry, garrison forces, or reserve formations, the majority of Gondaran soldiers ultimately trace their training, equipment, and battlefield expectations to the standard rifleman.		The '''Average Joe''' represents the standard Gondaran infantry rifleman and serves as the foundation of the Army's combat power. Whether assigned to Mobile Infantry, Line Infantry, garrison forces, or reserve formations, the majority of Gondaran soldiers ultimately trace their training, equipment, and battlefield expectations to the standard rifleman.
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	== Training ==		=== Training ===

	Every Gondaran infantryman receives instruction in rifle marksmanship, fieldcraft, entrenchment, navigation, first aid, and small-unit tactics. Particular emphasis is placed upon defensive operations and the construction of field fortifications, reflecting the Army's expectation that infantry must often establish and improve their own fighting positions.		Every Gondaran infantryman receives instruction in rifle marksmanship, fieldcraft, entrenchment, navigation, first aid, and small-unit tactics. Particular emphasis is placed upon defensive operations and the construction of field fortifications, reflecting the Army's expectation that infantry must often establish and improve their own fighting positions.
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	== Battlefield Role ==		=== Battlefield Role ===

	The Average Joe serves as the Army's general-purpose combat soldier. His primary responsibilities include securing terrain, conducting patrols, defending positions, supporting offensive operations, and maintaining control of captured territory.		The Average Joe serves as the Army's general-purpose combat soldier. His primary responsibilities include securing terrain, conducting patrols, defending positions, supporting offensive operations, and maintaining control of captured territory.
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	== Standard Equipment ==		=== Standard Equipment ===

	The following profile represents a typical Gondaran rifleman operating within Mobile or Line Infantry formations.		The following profile represents a typical Gondaran rifleman operating within Mobile or Line Infantry formations.

Malaki59 at 18:12, 4 June 2026

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Malaki59 at 06:47, 5 May 2026

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	= Average Line Rifleman Loadout =		= Average Line Rifleman Loadout =

	The following profile represents the standard equipment carried by an average Mobile Infantry rifleman. This ~~does not include specialist weapons, squad-level~~ ammunition~~, crew-served weapon loads, or vehicle-~~carried reserve ~~supplies~~.		The following profile represents the standard equipment carried by an average Mobile Infantry rifleman. This configuration separates immediate combat load from sustainment ammunition carried in reserve.

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	\| $45		\| $45
	\|-		\|-
	\| Magazines		\| Magazines (Loaded)
	\| R-20 magazines		\| R-20 magazines (10 rounds each)
	\| 10		\| 10
	\| 0.5 lb		\| 0.87 lb
	\| 5 lb		\| 8.7 lb
	\| $2		\| $2
	\| $20		\| $20
	\|-		\|-
	\| Ammunition		\| Ammunition (Reserve)
	\| 6.25×48mm ~~rifle~~ ammunition, ~~200~~ rounds		\| 6.25×48mm ammunition (stripper clips, 100 rounds)
	\| 1 ~~basic~~ load		\| 1 load
	\| 0.037 lb per round		\| 0.037 lb per round
	\| 7.4 lb		\| 3.7 lb
	\| $10		\| $5
	\| $10		\| $5
	\|-		\|-
	\| Explosives		\| Explosives
	\| [[G-25 Fragmentation Grenade]]		\| G-25 Fragmentation Grenade
	\| 3		\| 3
	\| 1 lb		\| 1 lb
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	\|-		\|-
	\| Sustainment		\| Sustainment
	\| Canteens, 2-quart		\| Canteens, 2-quart (filled)
	\| 2		\| 2
	\| 4.5 lb ~~filled~~		\| 4.5 lb
	\| 9 lb		\| 9 lb
	\| $3		\| $3
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	\| Field Pack		\| Field Pack
	\| Rucksack + contents		\| Rucksack + contents (includes ammo pouch)
	\| 1		\| 1
	\| 20 lb		\| 20 lb
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	! colspan="4" \| Estimated Total		! colspan="4" \| Estimated Total
	! '''68.4 lb'''		! '''63.4 lb'''
	! colspan="2" \| '''$~~148~~'''		! colspan="2" \| '''$143'''
	\|}		\|}

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			== Ammunition Load Structure ==

			* '''Immediate Combat Load:'''
			* 10× loaded magazines (100 rounds) carried on web gear
			* Designed for immediate engagement without reload preparation

			* '''Sustainment Load:'''
			* 100 rounds carried in stripper clips within rucksack ammo pouch
			* Used to reload magazines during lulls in combat or defensive positioning

			* '''Total Ammunition Carried:''' '''200 rounds'''

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	== Profile Notes ==		== Profile Notes ==

	* '''General Rank:''' E-1 to E-3		* '''General Rank:''' E-1 to E-3
	* '''Estimated Combat Load:''' approximately ~~65–70~~ lb		* '''Estimated Combat Load:''' approximately 60–65 lb
	* '''Configured For:''' rapid deployment, immediate entrenchment, and short-term defensive operations		* '''Configured For:''' rapid deployment, immediate entrenchment, and short-term defensive operations
	* '''Sustainment Duration:''' limited independent operation before drawing from squad, platoon~~, or company supply~~		* '''Sustainment Duration:''' limited independent operation before drawing from squad or platoon-level resupply
	* '''~~Specialist Equipment~~:''' ~~GL-34 grenades, LMG drums, radio gear, medical bags,~~ and ~~crew-served ammunition are accounted for separately at squad or team level~~		* '''Ammunition Doctrine:''' initial load issued in magazines; resupply typically issued in stripper clips to reduce space and cost

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	== Ammunition and Magazine Weight Notes ==		== Ammunition and Magazine Weight Notes ==

	~~For planning purposes, the standard 6.25×48mm rifle cartridge is estimated at approximately '''17 grams per round''', or about '''0.037 lb per round'''.~~

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Item		! Item
	! ~~Planning~~ Weight		! Weight
	! Notes		! Notes
	\|-		\|-
	\| 6.25×48mm cartridge		\| 6.25×48mm cartridge
	\| 0.037 lb ~~each~~		\| 0.037 lb
	\| ~~Approximately~~ 17 grams per round		\| Approx. 17 grams per round
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~100 rounds of 6.25×48mm ammunition~~		\| 10-round loaded R-20 magazine
	\| 3.7 lb		\| 0.87 lb
	\| ~~Used for cost and bulk~~ ammunition ~~planning~~		\| 0.5 lb magazine + 0.37 lb ammunition
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~200-round rifleman basic load~~		\| 10 loaded magazines
	\| 7.4 lb		\| 8.7 lb
	\| ~~Standard average rifleman~~ combat load		\| Primary combat load
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Empty R-20 magazine~~		\| 100 rounds (stripper clips)
	\| 0.5 lb		\| 3.7 lb
	\| ~~Estimated steel magazine weight~~		\| Sustainment ammunition carried in rucksack
	\|-
	~~\| Loaded 20-round R-20 magazine~~
	~~\| 1.24 lb~~
	~~\| 0.5 lb magazine + 0.74 lb~~ ammunition
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~10 loaded R-20 magazines~~		\| Total rifle ammunition (200 rounds)
	\| 12.4 lb		\| 12.4 lb
	\| ~~Includes magazines and 200 rounds of ammunition~~		\| Combined combat + sustainment load
	\|}		\|}

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! style="text-align:left; padding:4px; width:22%;" | Category
! style="text-align:left; padding:4px; width:40%;" | Item
! style="text-align:center; padding:4px; width:8%;" | Qty
! style="text-align:right; padding:4px; width:15%;" | Unit Cost
! style="text-align:right; padding:4px; width:15%;" | Total

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| Primary Weapon
| R-20 Rifle
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
| style="text-align:right;" | $45
| style="text-align:right;" | $45

|-
|
| Magazines
| style="text-align:center;" | 10
| style="text-align:right;" | $2
| style="text-align:right;" | $20

|-
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| Ammunition (100 rounds)
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
| style="text-align:right;" | $5
| style="text-align:right;" | $5

|- style="border-top:1px solid #2a3441;"
| Explosives
| G-25 Fragmentation Grenade
| style="text-align:center;" | 3
| style="text-align:right;" | $4
| style="text-align:right;" | $12

|-
|
| GL-34 Grenade
| style="text-align:center;" | 2
| style="text-align:right;" | $6
| style="text-align:right;" | $12

|- style="border-top:1px solid #2a3441;"
| Combat Gear
| Steel Helmet
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
| style="text-align:right;" | $8
| style="text-align:right;" | $8

|-
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| Web Gear
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
| style="text-align:right;" | $6
| style="text-align:right;" | $6

|-
|
| Entrenching Tool
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
| style="text-align:right;" | $5
| style="text-align:right;" | $5

|-
|
| Knife / Bayonet
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
| style="text-align:right;" | $4
| style="text-align:right;" | $4

|- style="border-top:1px solid #2a3441;"
| Sustainment
| Canteens (2× 2qt)
| style="text-align:center;" | 2
| style="text-align:right;" | $3
| style="text-align:right;" | $6

|-
|
| Bandages
| style="text-align:center;" | 2
| style="text-align:right;" | $1
| style="text-align:right;" | $2

|- style="border-top:1px solid #2a3441;"
| Field Pack
| Rucksack + Contents
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
| style="text-align:right;" | $20
| style="text-align:right;" | $20

|- style="border-top:1px solid #2a3441;"
| Clothing
| Boots (heavy leather)
| style="text-align:center;" | 1
| style="text-align:right;" | $10
| style="text-align:right;" | $10

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! colspan="4" style="text-align:right; padding:8px; border-top:1px solid #2a3441;" | Total Cost
! style="text-align:right; padding:8px; border-top:1px solid #2a3441;" | '''$155'''
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General Rank: E-1 to E-3<br>
Estimated combat load: '''~60–70 lbs'''<br>
Configured for: '''Rapid deployment, immediate entrenchment, and short-term defensive operations'''<br>
Designed to operate independently for limited durations before transitioning to sustained logistical support from platoon and company elements.
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