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Soldiers train in individual and team tasks. Units train in collective tasks.

Individual Training is the most important training a soldier works on. He must know his individual tasks inside and out or he will be a weak part of his team. Team training is usually performed as a member of a Crew Served Weapon, a Vehicle Crew, a Fire Team, or part of a Support Section/Team.

Collective training is how Units train together in order to meet mission objectives. The Company is the lowest echelon which may officially engage in maneuver, (the Doctrinal Definition of Maneuver). Realistically maneuver can occur at lower echelons then Company but this is not supported by doctrine. Do not confuse maneuver with tactical engagement. Maneuver is always focused on achieving the Commander's Intent and is linked to Objectives.

On a side note, soldiers do not train with free ammunition. The ammunition is paid for with taxes and soldiers pay their taxes like everyone else. It is a collective burden borne by members of our citizenry.