SNC confidently briefed a thorough five paragraph order including specifics to include terrain, location of leadership, specific tasks, and actions on the objective. SNC’s tone was authoritative in nature. SNC’s fire team’s formation lacked proper dispersion and resembled a “ranger file”. SNC did not correct this deficiency and the fire team’s formation continued to lack proper form and dispersion. Upon enemy contact SNC froze and did not establish fire superiority prior to begin closing with the enemy. After neutralizing the enemy, SNC reverted back to using hand and arm signals rather than using voice commands which added nothing to the tactical situation and created confusion amongst the fire team. SNC assaulted through the objective,