Movement Formations and Techniques

Question 1

Bounding Overwatch

Question 2

Bounding Overwatch: Successive

Question 3

Bounding Overwatch: Alternating

Question 4

Platoon Column

Answer 4

Wedges one after the other. Lead squad, wpns, center rifle, and trail squad. PL inbetween ldr and wpns, PSG between CR and TS.

Question 5

Platoon Line

Answer 5

Lateral line of wedges. When there is no intervening terrain between you an enemy to max fire power to the front.

Question 6

Platoon File

Answer 6

Line. One after another with two teams (wedge form) on either side of the line and one in the front. Used for traveling only (no enemy expected in the area). Security teams on sides should be far out/in the wood line.

Question 7

Platoon Team Wedge

Answer 7

Triangle two wedges at each apex. Center of triangle is HQ. Good to quickly cigar shape or start patrol base.

Question 8

Platoon Vee

Answer 8

Upside down platoon team wedge. Good for bounding overwatch. Good when heavy fire is expected in front.

Question 9

Traveling

Answer 9

Enemies are not present.

Question 10

Traveling Overwatch

Answer 10

Enemies could be present

Question 11

Bounding Overwatch

Answer 11

Enemies are present