PLATOON FORMATIONS - United States Army
Platoon formations include the column, the line (squads on line or in column), the vee, the wedge, and the file. The leader should weigh these carefully to select the best formation based on...
Army Training Publication (ATP) 3-21.8: Infantry Platoon and Squad
ATP 3-21.8 provides the doctrinal framework for all Infantry platoons and squads. It provides techniques for employment of Infantry platoons and squads in conducting decisive actions.
Training fact sheet: Platoon Leader's Guide to Training …
Feb 2, 2024 · Titled “ Platoon Leader’s Guide to Training Management,” this updated guide provides leaders at platoon and below with effective training techniques and procedures that compliment Field Manual...
Infantry Platoon Tactical Standing Operating Procedure
Nov 20, 2014 · This publication is an extract from FM 7-8 Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad. It provides the tactical standing operating procedures for infantry platoons and squads. The procedures apply unless a leader makes a decision to deviate from them based on …
2-97: Platoon Vee - Infantry Drills
Explore the military's platoon Vee formation with heavy firepower, overwatching, and trailing squads. Learn how to select a base squad for maximum impact.
Ranger Handbook - United States Army
Commanders and staf within maneuver brigades and battalions remained mired in the era of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with the use of forward operating bases (FOBs) or combat outposts (COPs)...
I-1. EXAMPLE PLATOON URBAN OPERATIONS KIT. When developing an urban operations kit SOP, brigades and battalions must consider their METL and the unit tactical SOP. Input from platoon and squad leadership is vital when identifying the proper equipment for …
Army PRT Commands | Extended Rectangular Formation 2023
Feb 19, 2024 · PT Formation Steps: Platoon Assembly. The PRT leader will position a platoon-size unit in a line formation so that the unit is centered and five paces away from the PRT platform after assuming the rectangular formation as below in …
Guide: How to Use Your Army TMK - Army Platoon TMKs
This guide will aid you in utilizing your Army Platoon Terrain Model Kit and show you how to use the components to build a successful terrain model to brief your OPORD.