In fire team wedge, which description matches the formation's arrangement?

In fire team wedge, which description matches the formation's arrangement?

• A. Diamond shape with the rifleman leading, the assistant automatic rifleman to his right, the fire team leader parallel to the assistant automatic rifleman on the rifleman's left, and the automatic rifleman behind the rifleman.
• B. Line abreast with the rifleman in front.
• C. Rifleman at center with the rest behind.
• D. V-shaped column with all members in front.

Answer: (A)

In a fire team wedge, the team forms a diamond shape so each member can observe and fire in multiple directions while maintaining close mutual support. The rifleman leads at the front apex, the assistant automatic rifleman sits to his right, the fire team leader is parallel to the assistant automatic rifleman on the rifleman’s left, and the automatic rifleman sits behind the rifleman. This arrangement gives the greatest forward progression with full coverage of the front and both flanks, plus rear security, and it keeps the team compact enough to maneuver together. The other described formations don’t provide that combination: lining up side by side reduces forward reach and visibility; placing the rifleman at the center with others behind concentrates fire power rearward and weakens forward coverage; a V-shaped column with everyone in front creates a narrow path with limited lines of fire and poor security against flanking.

In a fire team wedge, the team forms a diamond shape so each member can observe and fire in multiple directions while maintaining close mutual support. The rifleman leads at the front apex, the assistant automatic rifleman sits to his right, the fire team leader is parallel to the assistant automatic rifleman on the rifleman’s left, and the automatic rifleman sits behind the rifleman. This arrangement gives the greatest forward progression with full coverage of the front and both flanks, plus rear security, and it keeps the team compact enough to maneuver together.

The other described formations don’t provide that combination: lining up side by side reduces forward reach and visibility; placing the rifleman at the center with others behind concentrates fire power rearward and weakens forward coverage; a V-shaped column with everyone in front creates a narrow path with limited lines of fire and poor security against flanking.