SPECTRE Task Force Combat Roles
This section defines the core combat roles used across all units within the SPECTRE Task Force (STF). These roles ensure consistency in team composition and simplify mission planning for all operations.
All roles are grounded in gameplay practicality and are used across supported games such as ARMA 3, ARMA Reforger, and Ground Branch.
These roles are operational, not hierarchical—your role in a fireteam does not correspond to any community rank or leadership status.
This page is role guideline only. It describes responsibilities and tactical functions—not strict loadouts. Platform-specific kit regulations and loadout guidance will be addressed in a separate section. Expect kit variation across supported games.
Role Philosophy
All SPECTRE units are structured around modular combat roles that adapt to mission needs. Roles are defined by equipment and tasking—not rigid positions in formation.
Each unit applies these roles differently, based on its structure:
- SPECTRE Gryphons: Operate in 4-man fireteams organized as two 2-man buddy teams
- SPECTRE Devilbirds: Operate in 6-man sections, made up of two 3-man buddy teams
Regardless of team size, each member is expected to be flexible and capable of rotating through any stack position.
Core Roles
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Rifleman | Baseline role. Versatile and adaptable. Carries standard rifle loadout. |
| AT Rifleman (Light) | Light anti-vehicle launcher (e.g., LAW, M72). Mobile and quick to reposition. |
| AT Rifleman (Heavy) | Heavy anti-armor or anti-structure weapon. High firepower, lower mobility. |
| Auto Rifleman | Suppressive fire. Anchors bounding, entry, and defensive positioning. |
| Designated Marksman | Precision fire at mid-range. Maintains mobility and contributes to overwatch. |
Specialized Rifleman Kits
These roles are variations of the Rifleman base loadout and are assigned based on mission requirements.
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Sapper (Demo Specialist) | Manages breaching and demolition tasks. Supports entry teams and objective denial. |
| Combat Medic | Provides trauma care and casualty stabilization. Also supports team movement and survivability. |
| Intel Operator | Collects and analyzes information to inform tactical decisions. Supports planning and situational awareness. |
| JTAC / Forward Observer | Coordinates indirect fire and air support. Relays targeting information and confirms effects on target. |
Deployment Principles
- Team Leaders assign roles based on mission type, terrain, and available equipment.
- All team members are expected to cross-train and rotate through responsibilities.
- Role kits are tools—not ranks. Flexibility and proficiency are prioritized over rigid assignments.
Support elements such as aviation, fire support, or ISR operate under specialized doctrine not covered in this section.