[@TTNoobs] Aye, its something I've always been struggling to balance. Being the squad leader is more efficient for me as a GM, because it allows me to more easily lead the RP in the necessary direction, but at the same time it lends itself to railroading. 

On the other hand, having another player as a squad leader makes it relatively harder to lead the RP, but also opens up another layer of complexity for that particular player, gives a sense of responsibility, and allows for more interaction. It also makes the RP more individual, because instead of me making each and every choice, I get to react and build off of the decisions a different person makes

I usually end up having my character play a sub-leader, so he can still influence the group, without taking full charge.

Anyway, I give you a choice Noobs, you can take squad leader, or I can. Either is fine by me.