Difference between revisions of "Formations"
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=== Basic Fireteam Formations === | === Basic Fireteam Formations === | ||
Fireteam Wedge | '''Fireteam Wedge''' | ||
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The fireteam wedge is the default formation used when moving towards contact or an unknown area. It allows for quick transitioning into a line and ease of movement. The AR should always be placed on the "weak" side of the formation. | The fireteam wedge is the default formation used when moving towards contact or an unknown area. It allows for quick transitioning into a line and ease of movement. The AR should always be placed on the "weak" side of the formation. | ||
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 is best used when crossing expected minefields or MOUT environments. | The fireteam column is best used when you expect enemy contact to come from your sides. Its frontal and rear firepower is minimal is best used when crossing expected minefields or MOUT environments. | ||
Fireteam Line | '''Fireteam Line''' | ||
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AT AR AAR FTL | AT AR AAR FTL | ||
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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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AT | AT | ||
Revision as of 08:58, 17 November 2016
All formations have 5 meter spacing between players unless otherwise specified by your leadership.
FTL = Fireteam Leader
AR = Automatic Rifleman
AAR = Assistant Automatic Rifleman
AT = Rifleman (AT)
Basic Fireteam Formations
Fireteam Wedge
FTL
AR AAR
AT
The fireteam wedge is the default formation used when moving towards contact or an unknown area. It allows for quick transitioning into a line and ease of movement. The AR should always be placed on the "weak" side of the formation.
Fireteam Column
AT
AR
AAR
FTL
The fireteam column is best used when you expect enemy contact to come from your sides. Its frontal and rear firepower is minimal is best used when crossing expected minefields or MOUT environments.
Fireteam Line
AT AR AAR FTL
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
AT
AR
AAR
FTL
The staggered column is the rarest formation used in the fireteam. You will see this mostly during road marches or when escorting assets. It is a very balanced formation with equal firepower to all sides.