SM - SABRE / MEDIUM RIFLEMAN Base Position Description The Sabre is the most versatile position on the team. He flanks, he suppresses, he runs point, he snipes and he serves as the team's all-around backbone. He covers any position that has been left empty by a downed comrade. With a balanced gearkit, he carries enough paint for a series of tough engagements, but not so much as to slow him down. The Light Riflemen pivot off him, the Heavy Gunners tee off his base of fire and the Commander relies on him to anchor the team's position. Even though he can (and sometimes does) pull a flanking maneuver, he more often sets the center and trades punches with the enemy position. While he's keeping the bad guys occupied, his flankers and snipers are moving in for the quick, side-door kill. Since he spends a lot of time assaulting and trading fire, the Medium Rifleman plays best with a low-profile paintgun that lays flush against the ground. He carries enough paint to justify a full vest and, as with all positions, his radio is his lifeline to the team. The team couldn't function without the Sabre and his challenge is to master all positions. Because, when it really hits the fan, he's the one who will be holding center and covering for his fallen buddies. Basic Requires at least one paintball day playing Sabre position. Sabre is a great position for someone just starting a paintball career. Tucked in the middle of the squad, the Medium Rifleman learns the squad's moves under the watchful eye of the Squad Commander and his squad buddies. The Medium Rifleman can carry just about any paintball gun, as he starts out, but he'll always play better with a gun configured for woodsball™. Generally, he begins with a basic pod pack and camo. A radio is a must for all team play. Even experienced woodsballers play Medium Rifleman because it requires so many different skills. Fire and maneuver, flanking, marksmanship, suppression fire and assault; the Sabre finds himself in the middle of everything. So, grab your gun and get cracking in the good ole school of hard knocks. Senior Requires at least six paintball days playing Sabre position. Having spent a respectable amount of time mid-field, the Senior Sabre is a solid asset to his team and squad. He can trade paint with the best of them and he's starting to get a feel for the game. He's learning not to mad-dog rush the opposition, as he sees that rushing isn't as good for his team as proven fire and maneuver tactics. Hearing and following orders under fire was tough at first, but he's getting the hang of playing at the center of a coordinated squad. His Commander can count on him to be where he's supposed to be. The Senior Sabre's gearkit is coming together, but the biggest improvement has been his mastery of radio communications. After much confusion and many false starts, he's using his radio and headset effectively. It's a huge relief for him to know where he should be and what he should be doing. He was scattered at first, but as he gains experience, his team is counting on great things from the Senior Sabre. Master Requires at least fifteen paintball days playing Sabre position. The Master Sabre rocks the field. He can play any position almost as well as the specialist and he's a force-to-be-reckoned-with when he's anchoring his squad. If he's not already in command of his squad, he's definitely second in command. His squad works the field like a lawnmower cutting grass. They scythe through the competition methodically and with care not to lose a single member of their team. It's remarkable to see the Master Sabre at work – he bumps upfield, hacks apart fixed enemy positions, then bumps again. The Master's gearkit is finely honed, now. His marker is perfectly customized and his load bearing equipment is in perfect order. He's a master at radio communications and he fits into the team plan like the last piece of a puzzle. Elite Requires at least fifteen paintball days playing Sabre position and a special commendation from Team Special Ops Paintball. When Team SpecOps came across this guy, it was obvious that he had massive experience in dealing destruction to the opposition. To observe him on the field is to think that he's impervious to paintballs. However, if you watch closely, you'll see that the Elite Sabre takes no chances – he risks himself and his buddies only to maximum advantage. Any team would be lucky to play alongside the Elite Sabre. He carries his weight and then some.