Squad Formations SOLDIER TRAINING READINESS S T R

Squad Formations SOLDIER TRAINING READINESS

S T R M Understanding “Why” Teamwork is the key to any successful mission. Squad movement requires a strong working knowledge of each team position. This lesson will review each position within the squad, as well as its function and responsibilities. It is incumbent upon you to make a determined effort to learn each position. 2

S T R M Terminal Learning Objective Action: React to Squad Formation orders Conditions: Given a classroom environment and IET Soldier Handbook Standards: Identify the three Squad Formations and the positions each Warrior has in each formation 3

S T R M Rifle Squad 4

S T R M Squad Column Team (Point Man) Leader Automatic Rifleman Grenadier (Compass) Rifleman (Pace) Squad Leader Grenadier Team Leader Automatic Rifleman 5

S T R M Squad Line Team Leader Grenadier Automatic Rifleman Grenadier Rifleman Automatic Rifleman Squad Leader 6

S T R M Team Leader Squad File Squad Leader (Optional) Grenadier Automatic Rifleman Squad Leader (Normal) Team Leader (Normal) Grenadier Automatic Rifleman Team Leader (Optional) Rifleman 7

S T R M It’s time for 5 Supine Bicycles "In Cadence" “Exercise!” 8

S T R M Characteristics of a Squad Column When Normally Used Squad primary formation Control Good Flexibility Facilitates maneuver Food dispersion laterally and in depth Fire Capabilities and Restrictions Allows large volume of fire to the flank Limited volume to the front Security All-round 9

S T R M Characteristics of a Squad Line When Normally Used When maximum fire power is required in front Control Not as good as squad column Flexibility Limited maneuver capability (both fire teams committed) Allows maximum immediate fire to the front Good to the front Little to the flanks and rear Fire Capabilities and Restrictions Security 10

S T R M Characteristics of a Squad File When Normally Used Close terrain, vegetation, limited visibility conditions Control Easiest Flexibility Fire Capabilities and Restrictions Most difficult formation from which to maneuver Allows immediate fire to the flank Masks most fire to front and rear Security Least 11

S T R M “The Soldier’s Creed” I am an American Soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier. 12

S T R M Terminal Learning Objective Action: React to Squad Formation orders Conditions: Given a classroom environment and IET Soldier Handbook Standards: Identify the three Squad Formations and the positions each Warrior has in each formation 13