Collapse (Reorganization)

A Collapse is a re-organization of the command structure, wherein unit A is ordered to temporarily or permanently subordinate itself to unit B, while maintaining its separate Callsign and identity. The order to Collapse is often given to a unit that has suffered too many casualties to continue performing in its original role, but is still strong enough to serve in a smaller unit's role.

For example, a Squad that has lost more than half of its players may be ordered to "Collapse" into another Squad, becoming a new Fireteam in that squad. This can be simpler than keeping the under-strength unit as a separate Squad, given that it can no longer fully function as one.

If Reinforcements arrive, the collapsed unit may or may not be restored to its original capacity.

As part of collapsing, the unit's members will switch their Radios over to the channel corresponding to their new superior unit. For example, a unit collapsing into Bravo Squad will switch their 343 radios to Channel #2 (Bravo Squad Net).

A "Collapse" is distinct from a "Merge", where the unit loses its original Callsign and is fully absorbed into another unit. For the most part, Collapses are ordered when the unit is still strong enough to function at a downgraded role; whereas Merges are performed when the unit is so under-strength that there is no more reason to keep it separate.