What are the 3 Movement Techniques?
Traveling, Traveling Overwatch, and Bounding Overwatch.
What 2 factors determine which technique to use?
The likelihood of enemy contact and the need for speed.
When do you use the “Traveling” technique?
When contact with the enemy is not likely and speed is necessary.
What are the characteristics of “Traveling”?
More control, less dispersion, fastest speed, and least security.
When do you use “Traveling Overwatch”?
When contact with the enemy is possible.
How does “Traveling Overwatch” differ from “Traveling”?
It is slower and has more security and dispersion (lead team moves ~50m ahead).+1
When do you use “Bounding Overwatch”?
When contact is expected or when crossing a large open danger area.
What are the characteristics of “Bounding Overwatch”?
Most control, most dispersion, most security, and slowest speed.
What are “Alternate Bounds”?
A method where the rear element moves past the lead element (leap-frogging). It is faster than successive bounds.+1
What are “Successive Bounds”?
A method where the rear element advances abreast of the lead element but does not pass them. It is easier to control/more secure, but slower.+1
What are the 3 Squad Formations?
Squad Column, Squad Line, and Squad File.
Which formation is the main squad formation for movement?
The Squad Column.
What are the pros/cons of the Squad Column?
Pros: Good control, good dispersion (laterally and in-depth), facilitates maneuver, allows large volume of fire to flanks .+2Cons: Limited volume of fire to the front.+1
When is the Squad Line formation used?
Used for maximum firepower to the front, usually during an assault or pre-assault.
What is the main weakness of the Squad Line?
It provides little security to the flank and rear and is the most difficult formation to maneuver from.+1
When is the Squad File formation used?
Used in close terrain, dense vegetation, or limited visibility conditions.+2
What is the main advantage of the Squad File?
It is the easiest to control.+1
What is the main disadvantage of the Squad File?
It offers the least security and masks most fire to the front and rear.+1
Define “Movement”
The positioning of combat power to establish the conditions for maneuver.
Define “Maneuver”
Movement in conjunction with fires.
