Fireteam Wedge
The wedge is a versatile formation that is easy to establish and control. It allows for good all-around observation and security, and can be used in the majority of situations encountered. Fire can be placed in any direction in good quantity, and a shift in formation upon contact is easy to accomplish to suit where the contact came from.
If contacted from the front, the wedge allows for easy transition to a Fireteam line formation. If attacked from the sides, one buddy team is able to return fire whilst the other maneuvers to support them.
The Fireteam leader will usually take the furthest forward position, with his buddy team to his left, and the second buddy team to his right. The Fireteam Leader may adjust the Fireteam’s positioning based on needs, such as putting the Automatic Rifleman to the front and the medic to the rear, but should generally avoid splitting buddy teams between the two sides.
Pros:
- Good all-around security
- Allows balanced volume of fire in all directions
- Good movement control, even with limited visibility or difficult terrain
- Easily transitions to other formations
Cons:
- The balanced forward, rearward, and side firing angles are each limited compared to other formations
- May not be suitable for restrictive terrain
