Team and Squad Tactics II

Cover

Protection from enemy fire.

Concealment

Hides you from enemy observation but does not necessarily stop bullets.

High Crawl

Used when good cover and concealment exist but enemy fire prevents standing; faster than low crawl.

Low Crawl

Used when cover and concealment are very low; provides the lowest silhouette.

3–5 Second Rush

Fastest way to move between covered positions; keep exposure brief.

Rush Safety

Do not stop in the open simply because five seconds have passed; seek cover.

Fire Team Wedge

Basic fire team formation with good flexibility, control, and all-around security.

Fire Team File

Single-file formation for dense vegetation, restricted terrain, or limited visibility.

Fire Team Wedge Spacing

Normally 10 meters between Soldiers, adjusted for terrain.

Fire Team File Spacing

Normally 10 meters between Soldiers.

Fire Team Wedge Advantage

Allows immediate fires in all directions.

Fire Team File Disadvantage

Least security and less flexibility than the wedge.

Squad Column

Main squad formation; good control, maneuverability, and all-around security.

Squad Line

Formation for maximum immediate firepower to the front.

Squad File

Formation for close terrain, dense vegetation, and limited visibility.

Squad Column Disadvantage

Limited volume of fire to the front.

Squad Line Disadvantage

Limited maneuverability and little flank or rear security.

Squad File Disadvantage

Least security and difficult to maneuver from.

Traveling

Used when enemy contact is unlikely; fastest speed and least security.

Traveling Overwatch

Used when enemy contact is possible; slower with greater security.

Bounding Overwatch

Used when enemy contact is expected; slowest with greatest security.

Alternate Bounds

Moving element passes the stationary overwatching element.

Successive Bounds

Moving element advances short of or approximately alongside the overwatching element.

Traveling Distance

Diagram illustrates approximately 20 meters between elements.

Traveling Overwatch Distance

Diagram illustrates approximately 50 meters between elements.