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Godonan: /* US Army Video */ fixed tiny video

2022-08-31T02:24:36Z

US Army Video: fixed tiny video

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	Here is a basic instructional video used by the US Army in earlier conflicts to help explain squad and fireteam movement formations. Their TTPs still apply even in-game.		Here is a basic instructional video used by the US Army in earlier conflicts to help explain squad and fireteam movement formations. Their TTPs still apply even in-game.

	{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/OKRues4Fwrk?t=22\|~~1000px~~\|center\|US Army Formation Movement\|start=22}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/OKRues4Fwrk?t=22\|1000\|center\|US Army Formation Movement\|start=22}}

	=== Specialized Formations ===		=== Specialized Formations ===

Jlaw15 at 04:52, 30 March 2022

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	There are nearly no advantages to this formation as traversing a minefield is not an advantageous situation and should only be done if ''absolutely'' necessary. The main advantage of this formation is that casualties from the minefield itself should be mitigated by following the exact path as the forward element.		There are nearly no advantages to this formation as traversing a minefield is not an advantageous situation and should only be done if ''absolutely'' necessary. The main advantage of this formation is that casualties from the minefield itself should be mitigated by following the exact path as the forward element.

	Attached is a US Marine ~~Corp Mine~~ Sweeping ~~Element Formation~~ for reference.		Attached is a US Marine Corps Squad-size Sweeping Team, for reference.

	[[File:USM-Minefield-Squad.PNG\|center\|frameless\|744x744px]]		[[File:USM-Minefield-Squad.PNG\|center\|frameless\|744x744px]]

Jlaw15: Attempt 3. I might be a retard.

2022-03-30T04:51:04Z

Attempt 3. I might be a retard.

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	Attached is a US Marine Corp Mine Sweeping Element Formation for reference.		Attached is a US Marine Corp Mine Sweeping Element Formation for reference.

			[[File:USM-Minefield-Squad.PNG\|center\|frameless\|744x744px]]

Jlaw15: Added reference image

2022-03-30T04:47:16Z

Added reference image

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	There are nearly no advantages to this formation as traversing a minefield is not an advantageous situation and should only be done if ''absolutely'' necessary. The main advantage of this formation is that casualties from the minefield itself should be mitigated by following the exact path as the forward element.		There are nearly no advantages to this formation as traversing a minefield is not an advantageous situation and should only be done if ''absolutely'' necessary. The main advantage of this formation is that casualties from the minefield itself should be mitigated by following the exact path as the forward element.

			Attached is a US Marine Corp Mine Sweeping Element Formation for reference.

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2022-03-30T04:45:34Z

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	==== Minefield Formation ====		==== Minefield Formation ====
	Minefields are a difficult obstacle to face. If avoidance is not possible, you and your team(s) may be forced to push through. In this case, mine detectors and other engineering tools should be available. The engineers or soldiers with the necessary tools should be placed ahead of the platoon/squad/team by about 30 meters in order to provide clearance in the event of an untimely detonation. <pre>		Minefields are a difficult obstacle to face. If avoidance is not possible, you and your team(s) may be forced to push through. In this case, mine detectors and other engineering tools should be available. The engineers or soldiers with the necessary tools should be placed ahead of the platoon/squad/team by about 30 meters in order to provide clearance in the event of an untimely detonation. A squad level example is below. <pre>
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Jlaw15: Added Minefield "Formation"

2022-03-30T04:44:50Z

Added Minefield "Formation"

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	Note the position of the platoon leader and the adjacent squad leaders during movement. This proximity allows the formation to expand when it halts in order to form a perimeter. This depicts a 39 man platoon, but this can be effectively used with more or less numbers.		Note the position of the platoon leader and the adjacent squad leaders during movement. This proximity allows the formation to expand when it halts in order to form a perimeter. This depicts a 39 man platoon, but this can be effectively used with more or less numbers.

			==== Minefield Formation ====
			Minefields are a difficult obstacle to face. If avoidance is not possible, you and your team(s) may be forced to push through. In this case, mine detectors and other engineering tools should be available. The engineers or soldiers with the necessary tools should be placed ahead of the platoon/squad/team by about 30 meters in order to provide clearance in the event of an untimely detonation. <pre>
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			</pre>It is critical that the point man in the engineering unit covers about a 2 meter wide area in front of them. If possible, other members of the engineering unit should mark the safe route visibly on the ground. The engineering team should carefully consider the terrain they are traversing while inside the minefield.

			Infantry in this formation should provide cover for the engineers to the best of their limited ability while staying in the cleared areas of the minefield. Unfortunately, the infantry are likely relegated to standing in the open with little to no cover while they perform this task.

			There are nearly no advantages to this formation as traversing a minefield is not an advantageous situation and should only be done if ''absolutely'' necessary. The main advantage of this formation is that casualties from the minefield itself should be mitigated by following the exact path as the forward element.

Jlaw15: /* Platoon Jungle Formation */

2022-03-30T01:35:21Z

Platoon Jungle Formation

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	==== Platoon Jungle Formation ====		==== Platoon Jungle Formation ====
	The Platoon Jungle Formation is a specialized movement formation for a platoon sized element. This formation is characterized by the squad columns that mutually support and provide security. The forward-most element can be flexible, as long as it is able to provide fire support forward.<pre>		The Platoon Jungle Formation is a specialized movement formation for a platoon sized element through (you guessed it) a jungle. This formation is characterized by the squad columns that mutually support and provide security. The forward-most element can be flexible, as long as it is able to provide fire support forward.<pre>
	TL TL		TL TL
	AR GREN GREN AR		AR GREN GREN AR

Jlaw15: Added "Specialized Formations" section, Platoon Jungle Formation

2022-03-30T01:34:15Z

Added "Specialized Formations" section, Platoon Jungle Formation

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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/OKRues4Fwrk?t=22\|1000px\|center\|US Army Formation Movement\|start=22}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/OKRues4Fwrk?t=22\|1000px\|center\|US Army Formation Movement\|start=22}}

			=== Specialized Formations ===

			==== Platoon Jungle Formation ====
			The Platoon Jungle Formation is a specialized movement formation for a platoon sized element. This formation is characterized by the squad columns that mutually support and provide security. The forward-most element can be flexible, as long as it is able to provide fire support forward.<pre>
			TL TL
			AR GREN GREN AR
			AAR AT AT AAR

			TL SL TL
			AR M AR
			AAR AAR
			GRN GRN
			AT AT

			SL PL SL
			M MO M
			RTO/JTAC/FO
			AT AT
			AR AR
			AAR AAR
			GRN GRN
			TL TL
			</pre>The jungle formation is vulnerable to indirect fire, but centralizes control and provides good security. In the event of contact, the formation is extremely flexible - the squad columns will swing out into lines for maximum fire support towards the contact. The Team Leaders at the rear control the swing out.

			Note the position of the platoon leader and the adjacent squad leaders during movement. This proximity allows the formation to expand when it halts in order to form a perimeter. This depicts a 39 man platoon, but this can be effectively used with more or less numbers.

Tanaka: /* Squad Direct Column */ Now referred to as Squad File

2022-03-10T17:08:34Z

Squad Direct Column: Now referred to as Squad File

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	The squad line is what all formations become if the entire squad comes under fire. Squad leaders should minimize time in the squad line unless defensive. If defensive, the squad line offers maximum firepower forward but leave the flank firepower to be desired.		The squad line is what all formations become if the entire squad comes under fire. Squad leaders should minimize time in the squad line unless defensive. If defensive, the squad line offers maximum firepower forward but leave the flank firepower to be desired.

	==== '''Squad ~~Direct Column~~''' ====		==== '''Squad File''' ====
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Tanaka at 17:07, 10 March 2022

2022-03-10T17:07:25Z

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			== Basic Formation Information ==
	All formations have 5 meter spacing between players unless otherwise specified by your leadership.		All formations have 5 meter spacing between players unless otherwise specified by your leadership.

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	When choosing a formation for movement within your fireteam, you must consider '''control''', '''flexibility''', '''fire capability''', and '''security'''.		When choosing a formation for movement within your fireteam, you must consider '''control''', '''flexibility''', '''fire capability''', and '''security'''.
			[[File:Formationguide.png\|center\|940x940px]]

	~~[[File:Formationguide.png\|940x940px]]~~		===Basic Fireteam Formations===

	==~~Basic Fireteam Formations~~==		==== '''Fireteam Wedge''' ====

	'''Fireteam Wedge'''
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	of which contact is more likely to happen, so he and his team can establish a base of fire and achieve fire superiority as soon as possible.		of which contact is more likely to happen, so he and his team can establish a base of fire and achieve fire superiority as soon as possible.

	'''Fireteam Column'''		==== '''Fireteam Column''' ====
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	The fireteam column is best used when you expect enemy contact to come from your sides. Its frontal and rear firepower is minimal and is best used when crossing expected minefields.		The fireteam column is best used when you expect enemy contact to come from your sides. Its frontal and rear firepower is minimal and is best used when crossing expected minefields.

	'''Fireteam Line'''		==== '''Fireteam Line''' ====
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	The fireteam line is what formation you will always turn into when reacting to contact. Regardless of what formation you where traveling in, always form a line facing the direction of first contact to maximize fire power.		The fireteam line is what formation you will always turn into when reacting to contact. Regardless of what formation you where traveling in, always form a line facing the direction of first contact to maximize fire power.

	'''Staggered Column'''		==== '''Staggered Column''' ====
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	A staggered column should be preferred over a column in most situations.		A staggered column should be preferred over a column in most situations.

	==Basic Squad Formations==		===Basic Squad Formations===
	Squad formations are chosen by the squad leader, usually team leaders have the freedom to choose the fireteam formation.		Squad formations are chosen by the squad leader, usually team leaders have the freedom to choose the fireteam formation.
	However, the fireteam formation needs to be within the intent of the squad leader's choice of the squad formation.		However, the fireteam formation needs to be within the intent of the squad leader's choice of the squad formation.
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	The fireteam formations are interfering and contradicting with the squad formation becoming essentially pointless.		The fireteam formations are interfering and contradicting with the squad formation becoming essentially pointless.

			==== Squad Column ====
	Squad Column with fireteam wedges => "fireteams in the squad are aligned in a column and the fireteam formations are wedges"		Squad Column with fireteam wedges => "fireteams in the squad are aligned in a column and the fireteam formations are wedges"
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	ease of control and traveling speed.		ease of control and traveling speed.

			==== Squad Line ====
	Squad Line with fireteam wedges => "fireteams in the squad are aligned in a line and the fireteam formations are wedges"		Squad Line with fireteam wedges => "fireteams in the squad are aligned in a line and the fireteam formations are wedges"
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	The squad line is what all formations become if the entire squad comes under fire. Squad leaders should minimize time in the squad line unless defensive. If defensive, the squad line offers maximum firepower forward but leave the flank firepower to be desired.		The squad line is what all formations become if the entire squad comes under fire. Squad leaders should minimize time in the squad line unless defensive. If defensive, the squad line offers maximum firepower forward but leave the flank firepower to be desired.

	'''Squad Column'''		==== '''Squad Direct Column''' ====
	<pre>		<pre>
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