Mobile Infantry

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Mobile Infantry

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Line Infantry

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Line Infantry refers to Gondara’s motorized Mobile Infantry formations tasked with securing and holding captured ground following assault operations. These formations represent the primary force responsible for transforming battlefield success into sustained territorial control.

These units are equipped with durable, less specialized weapons and are structured for rapid deployment, immediate entrenchment, and sustained defensive operations. Their design emphasizes reliability, simplicity, and the ability to operate effectively under prolonged pressure rather than short-duration offensive maneuver.

Line Infantry are fully motorized at the squad level, enabling them to arrive within 1–6 hours of an assault. Upon arrival, they transition rapidly to dismounted operations, establish defensive positions, and secure control over newly captured battlefield areas before enemy forces can reorganize or counterattack.

Line Infantry are not intended to conduct breakthrough operations. Their purpose is to secure, stabilize, and hold terrain once it has been taken, forming the backbone of Gondaran battlefield control.

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Training Doctrine

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Gondaran Line Infantry are trained to the standards of heavy infantry, with a strong emphasis on endurance, discipline, and the ability to fight effectively following extended dismounted movement. Personnel are expected to remain combat-effective after sustained physical exertion, ensuring operational capability even when motor transport is unavailable or compromised.

Motorization is treated as an enhancement to mobility rather than a replacement for traditional infantry capability. All soldiers are trained to operate independently of their vehicles and to continue mission execution under degraded conditions.

In addition to standard infantry training, Line Infantry place heavy emphasis on rapid embarkation and disembarkation drills. Units are trained to deploy from transport and transition into combat formation within seconds, minimizing vulnerability during movement and ensuring immediate responsiveness upon contact.

Counter-ambush training forms a critical component of their doctrine. Units are trained to respond immediately to enemy contact by rapidly disembarking under fire, establishing defensive positions, and delivering coordinated return fire. This response is supported by both squad-level weapons and vehicle-mounted machine guns, allowing the unit to stabilize the situation and regain tactical control.

Immediate entrenchment is a core skill. Upon arrival at an objective, soldiers are expected to rapidly construct defensive fighting positions, establish fields of fire, and prepare for sustained engagement. This capability ensures that captured ground can be held effectively against counterattack.

High standards of equipment and vehicle maintenance are enforced at all levels. Weapons, transport vehicles, and personal gear must remain in operational condition at all times, ensuring reliability during extended operations and reducing the risk of failure under combat conditions.

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Line Infantry Organization

The Average Joe Line Squad Line Platoon Line Company Line Battalion Line Brigade

The Average Joe

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Line Rifleman Equipment Profile

Category	Item	Qty	Unit Cost	Total
Primary Weapon	R-20 Rifle	1	$45	$45
	Magazines	10	$2	$20
	Ammunition (100 rounds)	1	$5	$5
Explosives	G-25 Fragmentation Grenade	3	$4	$12
	GL-34 Grenade	2	$6	$12
Combat Gear	Steel Helmet	1	$8	$8
	Web Gear	1	$6	$6
	Entrenching Tool	1	$5	$5
	Knife / Bayonet	1	$4	$4
Sustainment	Canteens (2× 2qt)	2	$3	$6
	Bandages	2	$1	$2
Field Pack	Rucksack + Contents	1	$20	$20
Clothing	Boots (heavy leather)	1	$10	$10
Total Cost				$155

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General Rank: E-1 to E-3
Estimated combat load: ~60–70 lbs
Configured for: Rapid deployment, immediate entrenchment, and short-term defensive operations
Designed to operate independently for limited durations before transitioning to sustained logistical support from platoon and company elements.

Line Squad

Standard Line Squad

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A standard Line Infantry squad consists of 12 men organized around a squad headquarters and two fire teams.

• Squad Leader (SQL) — E-5 — R-20 or SMG-32, and P-32 service pistol

Alpha Team

• Alpha Team Leader (ATL) — E-4 — R-20
• Designated Marksman — R-20 DMR, match-grade ammunition when available
• General Rifleman — R-20, 2× GL-34 grenades
• General Rifleman — R-20, 2× GL-34 grenades
• General Rifleman — R-20, 2× GL-34 grenades

Bravo Team

• Bravo Team Leader (BTL) — E-3 or E-4 — R-20 or SMG-32
• Grenadier — GL-34 “Problem Solver”, 9 rounds, and SMG-32 with 5 magazines
• General Rifleman — R-20, 2× GL-34 grenades
• General Rifleman — R-20, 2× GL-34 grenades
• General Rifleman — R-20, 2× GL-34 grenades
• General Rifleman — R-20, 2× GL-34 grenades

Line Infantry Platoon

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A standard Line Infantry platoon consists of a platoon headquarters, three rifle squads, and one heavy weapons squad.

Element	Size	Leader	Notes
Platoon HQ	4 men	Platoon Leader (O-1)	Command and control element responsible for platoon movement, communication, medical support, and coordination of rifle and heavy weapons squads.
1st Rifle Squad	12 men	Squad Leader (E-5)	Standard Line Infantry squad.
2nd Rifle Squad	12 men	Squad Leader (E-5)	Standard Line Infantry squad.
3rd Rifle Squad	12 men	Squad Leader (E-5)	Standard Line Infantry squad.
Heavy Weapons Squad	12 men	Squad Leader (E-6)	Platoon-level fire support element consisting of two LMG-25 teams and one RL-36 anti-tank team.

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Platoon Headquarters

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Position	Rank	Armament	Role
Platoon Leader	O-1	P-32 (5 magazines)	Leads the platoon and directs maneuver, deployment, and fire control.
Platoon Sergeant	E-7	R-20 or SMG-32	Senior enlisted leader responsible for discipline, organization, and execution.
Radio Operator	E-1 to E-4	P-32 (5 magazines)	Maintains communications with company command and supporting elements.
Medic	E-3 to E-4	R-20, SMG-32, P-32, or unarmed	Provides immediate medical treatment and casualty stabilization.

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Heavy Weapons Squad

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Element	Size	Leader / Gunner	Role
Squad Leader	1 man	E-6	Commands the heavy weapons squad and coordinates platoon fire support.
LMG-25 Team 1	4 men	Gunner	Sustained suppressive fire in support of rifle squads.
LMG-25 Team 2	4 men	Gunner	Sustained suppressive fire in support of rifle squads.
RL-36 Team	3 men	Gunner	Platoon-level anti-armor capability and hard-target engagement.

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Total platoon strength: 52 men