Small Unit Tactics

Presented By:
1LT EDGARDO R. REGENCIA (RES)
PA
Tactical Officer PUP ROTC Unit
SCOPE OF THE LESSON
DEFINITION OF TERMS

TYPES OF FORMATION AND

MOVEMENT

SOP’s ON HAND AND ARM SIGNAL

FIRE FIGHT SOP’S

 FIRE TEAM FORMATION
Formation is arrangements of elements and soldiers in
relation to each other. Squads use formations for control
flexibility and security. Leaders choose formations based on
their analysis.

O A. Fire Team Wedge

O B. Fire Team File
 INFANTRY RIFLE SQUAD FORMATION

WEDGE FORMATION (FIRE TEAM)

The wedge is the basic formation for the

fire team. The interval between soldier and
wedge formation normally ten (10) meters.
The wedge expands and contracts depending
on the terrain. when rough terrain, poor
visibility, or other factors make control of the
wedge difficult, fire team modifies the wedge.
 WEDGE Formation
- TL- A

- G- A

- ARM- A
- RM- A

- SL- (optional)
- TL- B
- G- B

- ARM- B
NOTE:- R- B
In Wedge formation squad leader is optional in choosing his position.
 SQUAD COLUMN FORMATION (FIRE TEAM)

The squad column is the squad’s most

common formation. It provides good
dispersion laterally and depth without
sacrificing, control and facilitates maneuver.
The lead fire team is the base fire team. When
the squad moves independently or as the rare
elements of the platoon, the rifleman in the
tail fire team provides rear security.
 SQUAD COLUMN Formation
- TL- A

- G- A
- ARM- A

- RM- A

- SL

- TL- B

- G- B

- ARM- B

- RM- B
 SQUAD LINE FORMATION
The squad line provides maximum
firepower to the front. When a squad is
acting as the base squad, the fire team on
the right is base fire team.
 SQUAD LINE Formation
- TL- A

- G- A

- ARM- A

- RM- A

- SL

- TL- B

- G-B

-ARM-B

-RM-B
 SQUAD FILE Formation
When not travelling in a column or line, squad
travel in file. The squad file has the same
characteristics as the fire team file, if the squad
leader desire increase his control over the formation,
exert greater moral presence by leading from the
front, and be immediately available to make key
decisions. He will move forward to the first or second
position. Additional control over the rear of the
formation can be provided by moving a team leader
to the last position.
 SQUAD FILE Formation
- TL- A

- G- A
- ARM- A
- RM- A
- SL

- TL- B
- G- B
- ARM-B

- RM- B
Basic Movements
- RM- B

- ARM- B

- G- B

- TL- B
- SL
- RM- A

- ARM- A

-G-A

- TL- A
 - RM- A
ROAD Crossing
- ARM- A
-G-A
- TL- A
 REVIEW
TL- B Wedge formation TL- A

ARM- B G- A
G- B ARM- A

RM-B RM- A

NOTE:
In Wedge formation squad leader is optional in choosing his position.
Squad Column formation
 SQUAD LINE Formation
TL- B TL- A

ARM- B ARM- A
G- B G-A

RM- B RM-A

SL

NOTE:
In SQUAD LINE formation squad leader is NOT optional in choosing
his position. The ARM of ALPHA and BRAVO is in the outer part of
the formation
SQUAD FILE Formation

TL- A
G- A

ARM- A
RM- A
SL

TL- B
G- B

ARM- B

RM- B