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FM/BG-469 · v2.03

Fireteam echelon (left/right)

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FM/BG-469
Kind
Guide
Version
v2.03 2yrs ago
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1,166
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Published by
SP3 Jochem 31 Aug 2024
Last material change
v2.00

20 words added, 34 words removed. Title changed from "Fireteam Echelon (Left/Right)" to "Fireteam echelon (left/right)".

Echelon Left/Right left/right comprises the Fireteam fireteam creating a single diagonal line going rearwards from the given side of the point man, which is usually the Fireteam Leader. fireteam leader. Echelon Left left means the Fireteam fireteam will be on the point man’s left, while Echelon Right echelon right means the Fireteam fireteam will be on the point man’s right. Used when the Fireteam fireteam has another element covering the Echelon’s echelon’s weak side (the left side of an Echelon Right, echelon right, and vice versa). Most commonly used to create a Squad Wedge squad wedge formation, which is two Fireteam Echelon fireteam echelon formations connecting to form a protective Wedge wedge for the Squad Leader squad leader element. As with the other formations, buddy teams should be kept together, never split up. Pros: Allows excellent volume of fire on the specified side Allows good volume of fire forward and rearward Easily transitions to other formations Cons: Vulnerable to the opposite side without an adjacent element Somewhat difficult to maneuver Not suitable for restrictive terrain

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