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FM/BG-468 · v2.00
Fireteam File
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The Fireteam File formation is the opposite of a Fireteam Line in that, instead of being lined up left-to-right, the Fireteam is in a single file line from front-to-back.
File is usually employed when the threat of mines/IEDs is high, and sees each team member walking where the previous walked, to ensure minimum exposure to such explosive ordinance (XO), usually with a role with a mine detector, such as an EOD or Combat Engineer, on point.
File can be risky to use, since it is difficult to effectively lay down fire to the front quickly, and requires rear team members to step sideways to be able to fire frontwards without risk of friendly fire, which is very risky if operating under threat of XO.
v2.00
The Fireteam File is the opposite of a Fireteam Line in that, instead of being lined up left-to-right, the Fireteam is lined up front-to-back. In other words, a single file line. Each team member after the point man should walk the exact same path as the person in front of them, to minimize risk of exposure to environmental hazards (such as mines or IEDs), and to keep the team together in low-visibility environments and on difficult terrain. When available, a role with a mine detector, such as an EOD Specialist or Combat Engineer, should take point if such hazards are known or suspected in the area.
File must be used with caution, as only the point man can immediately react to any contact from the front, while the rest of the team must maneuver to support. If the team is in a file because the area is dangerous, those maneuvers are especially risky.
Pros:
Easiest formation to control, especially on difficult or restrictive terrain
Allows largest possible volume of fire on both sides
Easy to maintain at higher movement speeds
Ideal for maintaining stealth
Cons:
Vulnerable to the front and rear
Allows very limited volume of fire forward
Often has poor dispersion of troops, especially with limited visibility
Difficult to transition to base of fire, bounding overwatch, or flanking maneuvers
The Fireteam File formation is the opposite of a Fireteam Line in that, instead of being lined up left-to-right, the Fireteam is in lined up front-to-back. In other words, a single file line from front-to-back.
File is usually employed when the threat of mines/IEDs is high, and sees each line. Each team member walking where after the previous walked, point man should walk the exact same path as the person in front of them, to ensure minimum minimize risk of exposure to such explosive ordinance (XO), usually with environmental hazards (such as mines or IEDs), and to keep the team together in low-visibility environments and on difficult terrain. When available, a role with a mine detector, such as an EOD Specialist or Combat Engineer, on point. should take point if such hazards are known or suspected in the area.
File can must be risky used with caution, as only the point man can immediately react to use, since it any contact from the front, while the rest of the team must maneuver to support. If the team is difficult in a file because the area is dangerous, those maneuvers are especially risky.
Pros:
Easiest formation to effectively lay down control, especially on difficult or restrictive terrain
Allows largest possible volume of fire on both sides
Easy to maintain at higher movement speeds
Ideal for maintaining stealth
Cons:
Vulnerable to the front quickly, and requires rear team members to step sideways
Allows very limited volume of fire forward
Often has poor dispersion of troops, especially with limited visibility
Difficult to be able transition to fire frontwards without risk base of friendly fire, which is very risky if operating under threat of XO. bounding overwatch, or flanking maneuvers
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