Move as a Member of a Fire Team

Terminal Learning Objective Action: Determine the use of Fire Team Formations Conditions: Given a requirement to move as a member of a Fire Team Standards: Correctly identify and execute the appropriate Fire Team movement formation, exhibiting comprehension through hands-on demonstration and class participation

Fire Team Components Fire Team Leader Automatic Rifleman Grenadier

Fire Team Wedge Team Leader Team Leader Automatic Rifleman Grenadier

Fire Team File Rifleman Automatic Rifleman Grenadier Team Leader

Comparison of Fire Team Formations CHARACTERISTICS CONTROL FLEXIBILITY FIRE CAPABILITIES / RESTRICTIONS SECURITY MOVEMENT FORMATION WHEN NORMALLY USED FIRE TEAM WEDGE FILE Basic Fire Team Formation Close terrain, dense vegetation, limited visibility conditions. Easy Easiest Good Less Flexible than Wedge Allows immediate fire in all directions Allows immediate fires to the flanks. Masks most fires to the rear. Least

Terminal Learning Objective Action: Determine the use of Fire Team Formations Conditions: Given a requirement to move as a member of a Fire Team Standards: Correctly identify and execute the appropriate Fire Team movement formation, exhibiting comprehension through hands-on demonstration and class participation