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The squad line provides maximum firepower to the front and is used to assault or as a pre-assault formation. (See figure 2-10.) To execute the squad line, the squad leader designates one of...
Platoon formations are built from multiple squad formations. These formations include the platoon column, line, V, and wedge. The platoon leader selects the best formation based on his METT-T...
The squad line provides maximum firepower to the front and is used to assault or as a pre-assault formation. (See figure 2-10, page 2-26.) To execute the squad line, the squad leader designates one of the teams as the base team. The other team cues its movement off the base team.
Forming the squad is used for accountability purposes, aligning the squad using exact alignment is used to align several elements on the same line, dismissing the squad is used to terminate the formation.
Army Training Publication (ATP) 3-21.8: Infantry Platoon and Squad | Indexing Search ...
Squad Line. •The squad line provides maximum firepower to the front and is used to assault or as a pre-assault formation. •To execute the squad line, the squad leader designates one of the teams as the base team. Squad File. •has the same characteristics as the fire team file.
Any size squad, platoon, or large unit can be employed and a crowd control formation can be adapted to fit the unit organization. A leader should be able to employ a unit sized to fit the circumstances. 1. Prepare the squad for formation. a. Form the squad in a single column behind you, with the base member directly behind you and
