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FM/BG-473 · v2.02
Squad File
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- FM/BG-473
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- v2.02 2yrs ago
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- SP3 Jochem 31 Aug 2024
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- v2.00
11 words added, 11 words removed.
v2.01
The Squad File comprises the whole squad as one single file line, with one Fireteam at the front, the Squad Leader element in the middle, and the other Fireteam at the rear.
Just like the Fireteam File, the Squad File is usually used when there is a risk of mines/IEDs or other XO, to minimize risk of detonation by ensuring each person steps exactly where the point man did. It can also be used to maintain stealth, as the point man only needs to find a single path for the entire Squad, and can easily stop the formation to avoid detection.
Strengths:
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
Weaknesses:
Vulnerable to the front and rear
Allows very limited volume of fire forward
Poor dispersion of troops, especially with limited visibility
Difficult to transition into base of fire, bounding overwatch, or flanking maneuvers
v2.02
The squad file comprises the whole squad as one single column line, with one Fireteam at the front, the squad leader element in the middle, and the other Fireteam at the rear.
Just like the fireteam column, the squad file is usually used when there is a risk of mines/IEDs or other UXOs, to minimize risk of detonation by ensuring each person steps exactly where the point man did. It can also be used to maintain stealth, as the point man only needs to find a single path for the entire squad, and can easily stop the formation to avoid detection.
Strengths:
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
Weaknesses:
Vulnerable to the front and rear
Allows very limited volume of fire forward
Poor dispersion of troops, especially with limited visibility
Difficult to transition into base of fire, bounding overwatch, or flanking maneuvers
The Squad File squad file comprises the whole squad as one single file column line, with one Fireteam at the front, the Squad Leader squad leader element in the middle, and the other Fireteam at the rear.
Just like the Fireteam File, fireteam column, the Squad File squad file is usually used when there is a risk of mines/IEDs or other XO, UXOs, to minimize risk of detonation by ensuring each person steps exactly where the point man did. It can also be used to maintain stealth, as the point man only needs to find a single path for the entire Squad, squad, and can easily stop the formation to avoid detection.
Strengths:
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
Weaknesses:
Vulnerable to the front and rear
Allows very limited volume of fire forward
Poor dispersion of troops, especially with limited visibility
Difficult to transition into base of fire, bounding overwatch, or flanking maneuvers
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