In the following paragraphs, formations, movement techniques, and actions taken during movement for the mounted engineer platoon are discussed.

This publication outlines the framework in which the Infantry platoon and squad will operate separately or as part of a combined arms team. ATP 3-21.8 applies to the active Army, the U.S. Army...

They adjust their platoon’s formation as necessary while moving, primarily through the three movement techniques. Like the squad and team, this determination is a result of the task, the nature of the …

Tactics 1b: Movements & Formations Objectives Describe the three Individual Movement Techniques (IMT) utilized while moving under direct fire Select the appropriate technique to use given different …

Movement techniques are not fixed formations. They refer to the distances between Soldiers, teams, and squads that vary based on mission, enemy, terrain, visibility, and any other factor that affects …

Movement refers to the shifting of forces on the battlefield. The key to moving successfully involves selecting the best combination of movement formations and movement techniques for each...

The document describes individual and small unit movement techniques for infantry units. It outlines different crawling techniques for individual soldiers and fire team formations including wedge and file.

Like the squad leader, the platoon leader exercises mission command primarily through his subordinates and moves in the formation where he can best achieve this. The squad leader and team leader...

There are five formations for platoon mounted movement: column, line, wedge, vee, and echelon. The column formation is used for road marches, for movement during limited visibility, and...

You have three options for movement: the high crawl, the low crawl, and the 3–5 second rush. You choose which one to use depending on the conditions you face—such as the terrain and the …