Basic Unit Formation

BASIC UNIT FORMATION
Organization Maintains and accountability of his soldier and

The rifle squad is broken in two (2) fire teams. equipment.
Each fire teams has four (4) men composed of a Complete casualty feeder reports and reviews
team leader, grenadier, automatic rifle men. the casualty reports completed by
The two fire team leaders double as anti – squad member.
armor gunners. The two riflemen also serve as a Submits request for awards and decorations.
medical aid man. Direct the maintenance of squad weapon and
equipment.
Mission Inspect the condition of soldier weapons,
The close the enemy by means of fire and clothing and equipment.
maneuver to destroy or capture him or repel his Ensures that materials and supplies are
assault by fire, close combat and counter attack. distributed to the soldier in the squad.
Keeps the platoon sergeant/leader informed
Capabilities on squad supplies status and squad
The infantry rifle squad can: requirements.
Provide a base of fire and maneuver. Ensure supplies and equipment are internally
Close with the enemy to destroy or capture cross leveled within the squad.
him.
Repel and assault by fire, close combat and Armaments: M 16 Assault rifle
counter attack. Equipment: Map and Compass, Hand held FM
Seize and hold terrain. Radio, Binocular, Utility rope
Maneuver in all types of local weather ad
terrain. Team Leader
Conduct combat operation under limited
There are two (2) team leaders in the squad. One (1)
visibility.
for each fire team.
Duties and Responsibilities Rifle

This soldier fighting leader who lead by personal
Squad Leader example and help the squad leaders
This is responsible for all that the rifle squad as required. He controls the movements of his fire
does or fails to do. He is a tactical leader and, as teams and the rate and placement of fire by leading
such, leads by example. from the accountability of his soldiers and
Controls the maneuver of his squad and equipment. He ensures his soldiers maintain the
each rate and distribution of fire. unit standards in all areas. Secures the front area
Trains his squad on the individual and of the squad during movements and halts. He is the
collective tasks required to sustain combat scour or eyes and ears of team. Provides short
effectiveness. range anti armor capacity for the squad or platoon.
Manage the logistical and administrative
needs of his squad. He requested and issues Armaments: M16 Assault Rifle, LAW
ammunition, water, ration, and special Equipment : Map and Compass, NVG, Utility Rope
equipment.
Automatic Rifle Man Squad Column
There are two (2) automatic rifle man in the The squad column is the squads most common
squad. One (1) for each fire team. This soldier is formation. It provides good dispersion laterally
responsible in providing sustained automatic and depth without sacrificing, control and
fire for the squad. Secure the left flank area facilitates maneuver. The lead fire team is the
during movements and halts. base fire team. When the squad moves
independently or as the rare elements of the
Armaments : Squad Automatic (SAW) ULTIMAX platoon, the rifleman in the tail fire team
Equipment : SAW Ammo Pouches, Utility Rope provides rear security. (see image no.2)
Grenadier Squad Column with Fire

There are two (2) grenadier in the squad. One (1)
for each fire team. This soldier provides grenade Team in Column
capability to the squad and the platoon for Squad Line
maximum firepower. Secure the right plank area The squad line provides maximum fire power to
of the squad during movements and halt. the front. When a squad is acting as the base
squad, the fire team on the right is base fire
Armaments: M16 Assault rifle attach with 40mm team. (see image 3).
grenade launcher. When not travelling in a column or line, squad
Equipment : 40mm Ammo Pouch, Utility Rope travel in file. The squad file has the same
characteristics as the fire team file, if the
Rifle Man squad leader desire increase his control over the
There are two (2) rifle man in the squad. One for formation, exert greater moral presence by
each fire team. This soldier is responsible for the leading from the front, and be immediately
food supply and medical requirements of the available to make key decisions. He will move
team. He monitors the health and hygiene of the forward to the first or second position.
squad and provide technical expertise and Additional control over the rear of the formation
supervisions of the combat life savers. He erased can be provided by moving a team leader to the
the tracks left by team during operations. last position. (see image 4)
Armaments : M16 Assault Rifle

Equipment : Medical Kit, Cooking Utensils,
Utility Rope
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. (see image no.1)
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BASIC UNIT FORMATION

Organization Maintains and accountability of his soldier and

Duties and Responsibilities Rifle

Grenadier Squad Column with Fire

Armaments : M16 Assault Rifle

Wedge Formation (fire team)

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