SQUAD FORMATIONS - United States Army
WEBThe squad column is the squad’s main formation for movement unless preparing for an assault. (See figure 2-9.) It provides good dispersion both laterally and in-depth without sacrificing...
2-77: Squad Column - Infantry Drills
WEBLearn about the squad column formation and how to modify it into a wedge or file depending on terrain and control needs.
FM3-21.9 Chapter 3 - GlobalSecurity.org
WEBThe squad column is the squad's main formation (Figure 3-10). It provides good dispersion both laterally and in depth without sacrificing control, and it facilitates maneuver.
Mission Command - United States Army
WEBPlatoon formations include the column, the line (squads on line or in column), the vee, the wedge, and the file. The leader should weigh these carefully to select the best formation...
FM 3-21.71 Chapter 3 - GlobalSecurity.org
WEBThe squad column is the squad's main formation. It simplifies maneuver, and it provides good dispersion laterally and in depth without sacrificing control. The lead fire team serves as...
WEBThis chapter discusses the basics and formations of tactical movement. SECTION I — OVERVIEW. 3-1. Movement refers to the shifting of forces on the battlefield. The key to moving successfully...
COMBAT VEHICLES AND INFANTRY SQUAD FORMATIONS
WEBThe column, line, echelon, vee, and wedge are fundamental combat formations for combat vehicles. After the leader combines the mounted and Infantry elements into one combat formation, it is...
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Chapter 3
WEBLike the rifle squad, the weapons squad, when traveling as a squad, uses either a column or line formation. Within these formations, the two sections can also be in column or line formation. PLATOON FORMATIONS . 3-47.
IN0202 LESSON 2 PART C - MOVEMENT - GlobalSecurity.org
WEBApr 27, 2005 · The squad column is the squad's main formation. It provides good dispersion laterally and in depth without sacrificing control, and facilitates maneuver. The lead fire team is the base fire...
Chapter 2 - OPERATIONS - FM 7-8 Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad …
WEBSection I. COMMAND AND CONTROL. This section discusses mission tactics, troop-leading procedure, combat orders, and techniques for preparing a platoon to fight. These topics pertain to all combat operations. Their application requires time. With more time, leaders can plan and prepare in depth.
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