BRONZE SQUADRON STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE — OPERATOR STANDARDS: UNIFORMS, WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT

1. PURPOSE & APPLICABILITY#

This SOP establishes the uniform, weapons, and equipment standards for all Bronze Squadron operators. These standards are not suggestions — they define the minimum required configuration for every operator in every operational environment. Deviations from this document require COC or command authorization prior to deployment.

This document covers three areas:

• Uniform standards by environment — Desert, Woodland, and Maritime/Ship Operations
• Weapons assignments by billet — Standard, Recon, SOCM/SARC, and Heavy Weapons
• Required base equipment carried by all operators regardless of billet

Applicability#

All Bronze Squadron operators. Standards apply from mission spin-up through exfiltration. No exceptions without command authorization.

Authority#

COC and Squadron Command. Deviations from weapon or equipment standards must be approved prior to departure.

CDD Standard#

Where 'CDD Variant' is specified, the item must be sourced from the approved CDD loadout list. Non-CDD items do not meet the standard regardless of visual similarity.

Last Updated#

07MAY2026. Operators are responsible for maintaining awareness of any updates issued after this date.

Max Loadout Weight#

44 kg. No operator deploys over this limit. Weigh before departure — excess weight is corrected prior to movement, not after.

Heavy / EOD / Breacher Weight / Grenadier / SARC / SOCM#

48 kg. Heavy Weapons, SOCM, SARC, Grenadier, EOD, and Breacher billets are authorized up to 48 kg to accommodate additional required equipment.

NOTE: 'Any' where listed in this document means any item within the authorized category — not any item in-game. If you are unsure whether a specific item qualifies, confirm with your COC before the operation launches.

2. PATCH STANDARDS#

Patch placement is standardized across all Bronze Squadron operators regardless of environment. Patches are worn consistently on all uniform configurations unless the operational environment specifically prohibits external identification markings.

Callsign Patch — Placement Rule#

The callsign patch on the body is worn in one of two positions — front of plate carrier or top of left arm. Both positions are authorized. Only one may be used per operator per operation. Do not place callsign patches in both positions simultaneously.

Morale Patch Note#

Morale patches are authorized at the bottom of either arm. There is no restriction on content beyond basic unit conduct standards. Use the space — it is one of the few areas of individual expression in an otherwise standardized loadout.

3. UNIFORM — DESERT ENVIRONMENT (AOR1)#

The AOR1 uniform configuration is the required standard for all desert operational environments. AOR1 is the primary pattern. Where pouches are concerned, a mix of AOR1 and Multicam is authorized — all other components must be AOR1.

CQC / MOUT Exception#

VANS footwear is authorized in CQC and MOUT environments within the desert configuration. Outside of those environments, standard boots are required. Operators are responsible for making the correct footwear call prior to departure.

4. UNIFORM — WOODLAND ENVIRONMENT (MULTICAM)#

The Multicam configuration is the required standard for all woodland operational environments. Unlike the desert configuration, no pattern mixing is authorized — all components must be Multicam.

Pattern Discipline#

The woodland configuration does not authorize mixed patterns. An operator showing up to a woodland operation in AOR1 components is non-compliant and must correct their loadout before departure. This is not discretionary.

5. UNIFORM — MARITIME / SHIP OPERATIONS (AOR2)#

The AOR2 configuration is the required standard for all maritime and ship-based operations. Due to the nature of maritime operations, two plate carrier configurations are authorized — operators select one based on mission requirements and COC guidance.

Base Uniform#

Plate Carrier Configuration — Select One#

Maritime Configuration Note#

Both plate carrier options are fully authorized for ship operations. If mission-specific guidance is issued by the COC prior to departure, that guidance supersedes operator preference. When no guidance is issued, operator selects their configuration.

6. UNIFORM — TRAINING ENVIRONMENT#

The training environment is a more lax area in dealing with uniforms. Operators can choose to wear clothing that holds the spirit of operations but may wear t-shirts and have a more relaxed uniform standard. Remember to use common sense.

Base Uniform#

Plate Carrier Configuration — Select One#

7. UNIFORM — GREEN TEAM (TRAINING CONFIGURATION)#

The Green Team training uniform is a standardized configuration worn exclusively during Troop training events. This configuration is not a deployment standard — operators will conform to the appropriate operational uniform (Desert, Woodland, or Maritime) once assigned to a mission element. Green Team uniform standards exist to maintain consistency during the training pipeline and allow COC to confirm correct equipment at a glance.

Helmet#

Uniform — Upper#

Uniform — Lower#

Load Bearing Equipment#

Note: The required equipment standards in Section 9 apply to all Green Team candidates. The uniform above governs appearance only — equipment loadout is unchanged.

8. WEAPONS BY BILLET#

Primary weapon assignments are determined by billet. Operators carry the weapon assigned to their billet unless a mission-specific exception is authorized by the COC prior to departure. Sidearms are unrestricted — any authorized sidearm is permitted for all billets.

Primary Weapons by Billet#

Sidearms#

Any sidearm is authorized for all billets. Sidearm selection is at the operator's discretion. Operators must carry a minimum of 2 sidearm magazines regardless of sidearm selection — see Section 9.

Standard Operator — Alternate Weapons#

The MP7 and MCX are authorized alternates for Standard Operator billets under the following conditions only:

• Ship operations — when primary mission area is maritime or confined shipboard spaces
• Heavy CQC environments — when engagement distances and interior geometry make a full-length 5.56 platform operationally limiting
• Heavy MOUT environments — same criteria as CQC above

Authorization Note: Alternate weapon employment for Standard Operators requires COC acknowledgment before departure. Operators do not self-authorize a weapon swap based on personal preference. The criteria above must be met and confirmed.

9. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT — ALL BILLETS#

The following equipment is required for every Bronze Squadron operator on every operation, regardless of billet, environment, or mission type. This is the base standard. Mission-specific equipment may be added on top of this list — nothing on this list may be removed without command authorization.

GPS Watch#

Not required but strongly recommended for all billets. Operators without a GPS watch are responsible for maintaining positional awareness through map and compass. Lack of a GPS watch does not excuse loss of positional awareness during the operation.

Ammunition Note#

The 8-magazine standard applies to all primary weapons regardless of caliber. Recon operators carrying mission-dependent calibers and SOCM/SARC operators carrying 7.62 SCAR-H maintain the same 8-magazine count. Heavy Weapons operators carry weapon-appropriate ammunition load confirmed during mission spin-up.

EOD OPERATOR KIT & LOAD#

The EOD & Demolition Operator carries the following as standard. Nobody else on the element is expected to carry the defusal kit — it is the operators to manage.

KIT STANDARD: 2× demo charges + wire-cutters + 2–5 vehicle charges.

Without the wire-cutters the operator cannot defuse a device. Confirm the full kit is loaded before load-in.

Breacher OPERATOR KIT & LOAD#

CHARGE LOAD — STANDARD LOADOUT

• 1x Lock Pick Set
• 1x Breaching Detonator
• X Door Charges
• X Breaching Charge
• X Shape Charge
• X Push charge
• X Wall Charge

X marks are mission dependent. Base your kit off of the mission you will be deploying on.

10. MEDICAL PERSONNEL — SARC & SOCM KIT STANDARD#

SARC and SOCM operators are the primary medical capability on any Bronze Squadron element. Their kit reflects that responsibility. In addition to the standard required equipment in Section 9, SARC and SOCM operators carry an expanded medical loadout to support treatment of casualties across the element.

This section defines the minimum medical kit for SARC and SOCM billets. Medical personnel may tailor their kit to the specific demands of the mission — carrying more of any item where operational requirements justify it, or substituting supplies where mission dictates. However, the minimum quantities below are non-negotiable.

Minimum Medical Kit — SARC & SOCM#

Kit Tailoring — Authorized Flexibility#

SARC and SOCM operators have the authority to adjust their medical kit based on the operational environment, mission type, and anticipated casualty profile. This includes carrying additional quantities beyond the minimums, swapping supply types for mission-specific requirements, or staging additional medical stores with a support element.

The following constraints apply regardless of kit tailoring decisions:

• Minimum quantities listed above are non-negotiable — no item may fall below the stated minimum.
• Primary weapon magazine count remains 8 minimum. Medical kit tailoring does not authorize a reduction in ammunition below the standard in Section 9.
• Total loadout weight must remain within the 48 kg limit. If an expanded medical kit brings the operator over weight, a loadout review with COC is required before departure.

Medical Billet Note#

SARC and SOCM operators are not exempt from the standard required equipment list in Section 9. The expanded medical kit in this section is in addition to — not a replacement for — the base loadout. If carrying both creates a weight conflict, the medical kit takes priority over non-essential standard items. Confirm deviations with COC before departure.

11. QUICK REFERENCE CARD#

Field reference — confirm full SOP for authoritative guidance.

Uniform by Environment#