the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad
It depends.
A squad leader assumes a position three steps to the left and centered on his squad when the squad drills as a separate unit in a column formation. A squad has two distinct formations, the line and the column.
the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad
the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad
the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad
the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad
the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad
the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad
the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad
the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad
the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad
When the squad is in a line formation, the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad; when in a column or a column of twos, three steps to the left and centered on the squad. When the squad drills as part of a larger unit, the squad leader occupies the number one (base) position of the squad.