2003 US Army BRADLEY GUNNERY 503p.pdf - Survival Books

FM 3-22.1Figure F-8. Squad file formation.(3) Platoon Formations.(a) Column. The platoon uses the column as its primary formation (Figure F-9,page F-8). This formation can deliver a limited volume of fire to the front and a highvolume to the flanks.(b) Line. The line formation allows the platoon to deliver the greatest amount of fireto its front (Figure F-10, page F-8).b. Movement Techniques. Squads and platoons use three basic movementtechniques: traveling, traveling overwatch, and bounding overwatch. They select amovement technique based on the likelihood of enemy contact and on the need for speed.In deciding, they consider such factors as control, dispersion, speed, and security.(1) Traveling. The squad or platoon uses traveling (Figure F-11, page F-9) whencontact with the enemy is not likely and they need speed.(2) Traveling Overwatch. The squad or platoon uses traveling overwatch(Figure F-12, page F-9) when contact with the enemy is possible. Traveling overwatchresembles the traveling technique, except with greater distance between the lead fire teamor squad and the remainder of the element.(3) Bounding Overwatch. The squad or platoon uses bounding overwatch(Figure F-13, page F-9) when they expect contact with the enemy. This is the slowestmovement technique, but it provides the most security.F-7