1. Squad Formations

2. 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

3. Rifle Squad

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

5. Squad Line
Team
Leader
Automatic
Rifleman
Grenadier
Squad

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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