Gilgamesh Free Army Soldier's Manual

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Gilgamesh Free Army Soldier's Manual

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Section 1: Infantry Weapons and Guidelines For Use
Rifle: The standard arm of a soldier of the Gilgamesh Free Army is the MA series of assault rifles. It fires a 7.62 x 51mm cartridge, with an effective range of 450 meters with iron sights, and 800 meters plus with specialized optics. The rifle should be utilized exclusively in semi-automatic fire unless ordered to utilize fully automatic fire for suppression.

Pistol: Issued or private-purchase pistols are to be of the M6 series. The pistol should be utilized in urban or close-quarters combat, as its range is insufficient for the ranges of standard engagements.

Knives: Knives, much like the pistol, are to be utilized in close-quarters or urban environments, however, they are also recommended for use in night assaults to maintain the element of surprise when in close proximity to enemy units.

Entrenching Tool: The entrenching tool should be utilized to create small firing positions such as foxholes when ordered by one's commander. In the absence of a knife or pistol, the entrenching tool is also useful for close-quarters combat. If such instances are expected, it is recommended to sharpen the edge of the entrenching tool, so as to ensure its effectiveness against enemy personnel.

Squad Automatic Weapons: Light automatic weapons are likely to be of one of two makes, either the .30 caliber Mark 2488 machine gun, known colloquially as the 'Confetti Maker', or the Model 2538 Squad Support Weapon, which is chambered in 7.62 x 51mm. During defensive operations, these weapons should be placed in the best position to fire on enemy forces. During an assault, the crews will move up with the rest of the section, ensuring that the enemy is suppressed while doing so.

Hand Grenades: Hand grenades issued are of the concussion and fragmentation variety. While the former can be used in both a defensive and offensive capacity to disorient the enemy, fragmentation grenades should only be used in cover during defense or against an enemy in cover, in order to ensure that the shrapnel from the grenades does not wound any friendly troops.


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