Squad Formations

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Terminal Learning Objective

Action: React to Squad Formation orders

Conditions: Given a classroom environment and IET Soldier Handbook

Standards: Identify the three Squad Formations and the positions each Soldier has in each formation

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Rifle Squad

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Squad Column

Team Leader

Team Leader Automatic

Rifleman

AutomaticRifleman

Grenadier

Grenadier

Rifleman

Rifleman

Squad Leader

(Point Man)

(Pace)

(Compass)

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Squad Line

Team Leader

Team Leader

AutomaticRifleman

AutomaticRifleman

Grenadier Grenadier

Rifleman Rifleman

Squad Leader

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Squad FileTeam Leader

Team Leader (Normal)

Automatic Rifleman

Automatic Rifleman

Grenadier

Grenadier

Rifleman

Rifleman

Squad Leader (Optional)

Team Leader (Optional)

Squad Leader (Normal)

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Characteristics of a Squad Column

Squad Column

When Normally Used Squad primary formation

Control Good

Flexibility Facilitates maneuverFood dispersion laterally and in depth

Fire Capabilities and Restrictions

Allows large volume of fire to the flankLimited volume to the front

Security All-round

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Characteristics of a Squad Line

Squad Line

When Normally Used When maximum fire power is required in front

Control Not as good as squad column

Flexibility Limited maneuver capability (both fire teams committed)

Fire Capabilities and Restrictions

Allows maximum immediate fire to the front

Security Good to the front Little to the flanks and rear

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Characteristics of a Squad File

Squad File

When Normally Used Close terrain, vegetation, limited visibility conditions

Control Easiest

Flexibility Most difficult formation from which to maneuver

Fire Capabilities and Restrictions

Allows immediate fire to the flank Masks most fire to front and rear

Security Least

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Terminal Learning Objective

Action: React to Squad Formation orders

Conditions: Given a classroom environment and IET Soldier Handbook

Standards: Identify the three Squad Formations and the positions each Soldier has in each formation