Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Performance Steps
4. Move around corners.
Note: Before moving around a corner, the Solider must first observe around the corner. The
most common two mistakes Soldiers make at corners are exposing their head and upper
body where it is expected and flagging their weapon.
a. Move around a corner by first observing around the corner.
(1) Lie flat on the ground, weapon at your side, ensuring that your
weapon is not forward of the corner.
Note: Do not show your head below at the height an enemy would expect to see it.
(2) Expose your head (with helmet) only enough to observe around
the corner (figure 071-326-0541-3).
Figure 071-326-0541-3. Expose your head (with helmet) only enough to
observe around the corner
Note: When speed is required the pie-ing method is applied.
(3) Continue movement around the corner, if clear.
b. Move around a corner by first observing around the corner.
(1) Aim the weapon beyond the corner (without flagging) into the
direction of travel.
(2) Side-step around the corner in a semi-circular fashion with the
muzzle as the pivot point (figure 071-326-0541-4).
(3) Continue movement around the corner, if clear.
Figure 071-326-0541-4. Side-step around the corner in a semi-circular
fashion with the muzzle as the pivot point
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