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Squad Leader

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	[[File:ABILITY LEAD BY EXAMPLE (EU2012).png\|75px\|right]]		[[File:ABILITY LEAD BY EXAMPLE (EU2012).png\|75px\|right]]
	On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]], you'll be able to see who is the squad leader for the mission after you've purchased the [[OTS (EU2012)\|OTS]] '''Lead By Example''' upgrade. During the pre-mission loadout screen, the current squad leader will have the Lead By Example icon on its list of abilities.		On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]], you'll be able to see who the squad leader is for the mission after you've purchased the [[OTS (EU2012)\|OTS]] '''Lead By Example''' upgrade. During the pre-mission loadout screen, the current squad leader will have the Lead By Example icon on its list of abilities.

	==Squad Types==		==Squad Types==

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	[[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]]		[[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]]
	[[Category: Soldiers (EU2012)]]		[[Category: Soldiers (EU2012)]]
	[[Category: ~~Tactics~~ Guide (EU2012)]]		[[Category: Tactical Guide (EU2012)]]

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Missions (EU2012)\|Mission Types]]		* [[Missions (EU2012)\|Mission Types]]

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Hobbes: /* Squad Leader */

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Squad Leader

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	One of the squad's soldiers will be assigned the leader, and will have a yellow star imposed upon its rank icon. Its importance on during missions is that soldiers will have a lesser chance of panicking as long as it remains alive and uninjured.		One of the squad's soldiers will be assigned the leader, and will have a yellow star imposed upon its rank icon. Its importance on during missions is that soldiers will have a lesser chance of panicking as long as it remains alive and uninjured.
	The leader is selected according to the following criteria:		The leader is selected according to the following criteria:
	#1 Rank - the highest ranking soldier will always be selected, regardless of position or stats		# Rank - the highest ranking soldier will always be selected, regardless of position or stats
	#2 Mission Loadout slot - if there are two (or more) soldiers of the same highest ranking, the one closest to the front will be selected.		# Mission Loadout slot - if there are two (or more) soldiers of the same highest ranking, the one closest to the front will be selected.
	#3 Kills/Will - if the foremost position is occupied by a lower rank, then the number of missions/kills and/or the Will stat seem to determine the squad leader.		# Kills/Will - if the foremost position is occupied by a lower rank, then the number of missions/kills and/or the Will stat seem to determine the squad leader.
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	[[File:ABILITY LEAD BY EXAMPLE (EU2012).png\|75px\|right]]		[[File:ABILITY LEAD BY EXAMPLE (EU2012).png\|75px\|right]]

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Squad Leader

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	#1 Rank - the highest ranking soldier will always be selected, regardless of position or stats		#1 Rank - the highest ranking soldier will always be selected, regardless of position or stats
	#2 Mission Loadout slot - if there are two (or more) soldiers of the same highest ranking, the one closest to the front will be selected.		#2 Mission Loadout slot - if there are two (or more) soldiers of the same highest ranking, the one closest to the front will be selected.
	#3 Kills/Will - if the foremost position is occupied by a lower rank, then the number of missions/kills and/or the Will stat seem to determine the squad leader.		#3 Kills/Will - if the foremost position is occupied by a lower rank, then the number of missions/kills and/or the Will stat seem to determine the squad leader.
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			[[File:ABILITY LEAD BY EXAMPLE (EU2012).png\|75px\|right]]
			On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]], you'll be able to see who is the squad leader for the mission after you've purchased the [[OTS (EU2012)\|OTS]] '''Lead By Example''' upgrade. During the pre-mission loadout screen, the current squad leader will have the Lead By Example icon on its list of abilities.

	==Squad Types==		==Squad Types==

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	===Combined Squad===		===Combined Squad===
	Finally this squad is a mixture of two of the squads listed above, by adding 2 soldiers of different classes to the basic four. There's several different combinations possible, depending on the player's choices.		Finally this squad is a mixture of two of the squads listed above, by adding 2 soldiers of different classes to the basic four. There's several different combinations possible, depending on the player's choices. These are the most common squads fielded because of their versatility.

	==Squad Formations==		==Squad Formations==

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	==Types==		==Types==
	The composition of a squad will depend on its number of ~~soldiers~~, their classes, abilities and any equipment, as well as the presence of S.H.I.V units, as well as the mission type and objectives.		The composition of a squad will depend on its number of [[Abilities (EU2012)\|abilities]]S, their [[Classes (EU2012)\|classes]], [[Abilities (EU2012)\|abilities]] and any [[Equipment (EU2012)\|equipment]], as well as the presence of [[S.H.I.V. (EU2012)\|S.H.I.V.]] units, as well as the [[Missions (EU2012)\|mission]] type and objectives.

	The starting squad composition is the Assault, Sniper, Heavy, Support combination, although it can be a rare occurrence during the early game stage due to combat losses and injuries. It is usually required to build the OTS ~~and~~ increase the squad size before more specialization is possible. After that the differences will be on the number of soldiers of each class present.		The starting squad composition is the [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]], [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]], [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]], [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]] combination, although it can be a rare occurrence during the early game stage due to combat losses and injuries. It is usually required to build the [[Officer Training School (EU2012)\|OTS]] to increase the squad size and enlarge the pool of trained soldiers before more specialization is possible. After that the differences will be on the number of soldiers of each class present.

			Since each squad may have up to 6 soldiers, it is possible to combine the squads described below, by fielding an Assault/Heavy squad or a Sniper/Assault squad, whichever suits better your playstyle.

	===Heavy Squad===		===Heavy Squad===
	Heavy squads have two or more Heavy soldiers and are useful on missions facing superior Alien firepower/numbers. They are focused on deploying their weapons, specially the Launcher against packs of enemies and dealing massive damage or removing their cover and leave the kill for the rest of the squad.		Heavy squads have two or more Heavy soldiers and are useful on missions facing superior [[Aliens (EU2012)\|Alien]] firepower/numbers. They are focused on deploying their weapons, specially the [[Rocket Launcher (EU2012)\|Rocket Launcher]] against packs of enemies and dealing massive damage or removing their cover and leave the kill for the rest of the squad.
	The Heavy's primary weapons can be very useful for Overwatch ambushes against the weaker aliens, with the Rapid Reaction perk, or for close combat with the Bullet Swarm ability. It is also possible to bring and combine together the Holo-Targeting and Bullet Swarm abilities if ~~there~~ are ~~two Heavies~~ present.		The Heavy's primary weapons can be very useful for Overwatch ambushes against the weaker aliens, with the Rapid Reaction perk, or for close combat with the Bullet Swarm ability. It is also possible to bring two Heavies and combine together the Holo-Targeting and Bullet Swarm abilities if they are both present.

			'''Tactical Use'''
			*When tougher aliens are expected or encountered for the first time.

	===Sniper Squad===		===Sniper Squad===
	These squads are built around the principle of Scout and Snipe - scouting units move ahead to spot alien packs and remove their cover for the Snipers on the back to take out using the Squad Sight ability. They can be very powerful in open maps, specially if the Snipers are equipped with Archangel Armor.		These squads are built around the principle of Scout and Snipe - scouting units move ahead to spot alien packs and remove their cover for the Snipers on the back to take out using the Squad Sight ability. They can be very powerful in open maps, specially if the Snipers are equipped with Archangel Armor.
			With two Snipers, both can either have the Squad Sight ability and be in safe positions, or, 1 has Squad Sight and the other Snap Shot, and most important, Battlescanner. Until you've researched and built [[Ghost Armor (EU2012)\|Ghost Armor]], Battlescanner is simply a life saver since it allows the Commander to quickly assess the situation ahead, without alerting the aliens to XCOM's presence, and determine the best way to engage alien pods.

			'''Tactical Use'''
			*Open maps, without the need for close range fighting.

	===Assault Squad===		===Assault Squad===
	With two or more Assaults, this squad is good for maps with cover that require/allow Flanking or for fighting inside the larger UFOs. The Assaults can be used as a pair or separately, allowing for more pincer movements, although at a loss of firepower.		With two or more Assaults, this squad is good for maps with cover that require/allow [[Flanking (EU2012)\|Flanking]] maneuvers or for fighting inside the larger [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFOs]]. The Assaults can be used as a pair or separately, allowing for more pincer movements, although at a loss of firepower.
	Assault squads are also very useful on Bomb Disposal missions due to the Assault's Run & Gun ability - they can Dash, disarm a node and Fire/Overwatch, allowing for quick movement.		Assault squads are also very useful on Bomb Disposal missions due to the Assault's Run & Gun ability - they can Dash, disarm a node and Fire/Overwatch, allowing for quick movement.

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	* Usually in maps that allow for wide flanking movements, with cover.		* Usually in maps that allow for wide flanking movements, with cover.
	* Enclosed maps like the large UFOs or urban areas.		* Enclosed maps like the large UFOs or urban areas.


	===Support Squad===		===Support Squad===
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	Support squads usually have lesser firepower than any of the others but their advantage is that they are built to keep the squad fighting as long and effective as possible. They can also be fast squads for use on Council missions after Laser/Plasma weapons are developed and deployed since the firepower/armor isn't anymore an issue when facing the lower tier aliens.		Support squads usually have lesser firepower than any of the others but their advantage is that they are built to keep the squad fighting as long and effective as possible. They can also be fast squads for use on Council missions after Laser/Plasma weapons are developed and deployed since the firepower/armor isn't anymore an issue when facing the lower tier aliens.

	Tactical Use		'''Tactical Use'''
	* In prolonged fights (large maps/UFOs)		* In prolonged fights (large maps/UFOs).
	* On Council ~~Missions~~ after advanced weapons/armor are developed and deployed.		* On Council missions after advanced weapons/armor are developed and deployed.


	===Combined Squad===		===Combined Squad===
	Finally this squad is a mixture of two of the squads listed above, by adding 2 soldiers of different classes to the basic four. There's several different combinations possible, depending on the player's choices.		Finally this squad is a mixture of two of the squads listed above, by adding 2 soldiers of different classes to the basic four. There's several different combinations possible, depending on the player's choices.


	==See Also==		==See Also==