Squad Formations

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

Rifle Squad

Squad Column Team Leader Automatic Rifleman Grenadier Squad (Point Man) (Pace) (Compass)

Squad Line Team Leader Automatic Rifleman Grenadier Squad

Squad Leader (Optional) Team Leader (Optional) Squad File Team Leader Team Leader (Normal) Automatic Rifleman Grenadier Rifleman Squad Leader (Optional) Team Leader (Optional) Squad Leader (Normal)

Characteristics of a Squad Column When Normally Used Squad primary formation Control Good Flexibility Facilitates maneuver Food dispersion laterally and in depth Fire Capabilities and Restrictions Allows large volume of fire to the flank Limited volume to the front Security All-round

Characteristics of a 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

Characteristics of a 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

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