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Give 3 examples of danger areas and steps a Platoon or Squad would take in crossing one?
Crossing a linear danger area
(1) When the lead team signals "danger area" (relayed throughout the platoon), the platoon halts.
(2) The platoon leader moves forward, confirms the danger area, and determines what technique the platoon will use to cross. The platoon sergeant also moves forward to the platoon leader.
(3) The platoon leader informs all squad leaders of the situation and the near-side and far-side rally points.
(4) The platoon sergeant directs positioning of the near-side security (usually conducted by the trail squad). These two security teams may follow him forward when the platoon halts and a danger area signal is passed back.
(5) The platoon leader reconnoiters the danger area and selects the crossing point that provides the best cover and concealment.
(6) Near-side security observes to the flanks and overmatches the crossing.
(7) When the near-side security is in place, the platoon leader directs the far-side security team to cross the danger area.
(8) The far-side security team clears the far side.
(9) The far-side security team leader establishes an OP forward of the cleared area.
(10) The far-side security team signals to the squad leader that the area is clear. The squad leader relays the message to the platoon leader.
(11) The platoon leader selects the method the platoon will use to cross the danger area.
(12) The platoon quickly and quietly crosses the danger area.
(13) Once across the danger area, the main body begins moving slowly on the required azimuth.
(14) The near-side security element, controlled by the platoon sergeant, crosses the danger area where the platoon crossed. They may attempt to cover any tracks left by the platoon.
(15) The platoon sergeant ensures everyone crosses and sends up the report.
(16) The platoon leader ensures accountability and resumes movement at normal speed.
Crossing of Small Open Areas
(1) Detour bypass method. By the use of 90-degree turns to the right or left, the squad or platoon moves around the open area until the far side is reached, then continues the mission. The pace count of the offset and return legs is not added to the distance of the planned route.
(2) Contouring around the open area. The leader designates a rally point on the far side with the movement azimuth, decides which side of the open area to contour around (after considering the distance, terrain, cover and concealment), and moves around the open area. He uses the wood line and vegetation for cover and concealment. When the squad or platoon arrives at the rally point on the far side, the leader reassumes the azimuth to the objective area and continues the mission
Crossing of Large Open Areas
This is an area so large (hat the platoon cannot bypass due to the time to accomplish the mission. A combination of (raveling Overwatch and bounding overwatch is used to cross the open area. The traveling overwatch technique is used to save time. At any point in the open area where contact may be expected or once the squad or platoon comes within range of small-arms fire of the far side (about 250 meters), the squad or platoon moves using the bounding overwatch technique. Once beyond the open area, the squad or platoon reforms and continues the mission.
What else can I help you with?
What unit is between a squad and a platoon in size?
None. The chain of command goes directly from squad level to platoon level.
Who identifies the individual soldier task that must be accomplished to support the METL collective task?
platoon leader, platoon sergeant, and squad leader
How do you setup a platoon formation?
Squad Leaders "fall in" first, and in order of first second third, facing the Platoon Sergeant with one arm's distance between them front to back. The respective squad's members fall in to the left of the Squad Leaders, generally in Fire Team order (1st 2nd 3rd). The Platoon Sergeant centers him/herself on the formation and when giving commands faces the formation. The Platoon Commander centers him/herself just behind and facing the back of the formation. Here's a diagram: Squad Leaders < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < PLT SGT > < < < < PLT Cmnder < < < < < < < < < < < < < < <
How many troops in a platoon how many platoons in a company?
The answer depends on the Country and the Period and even the type of unit. For example a Paratrooper platoon is smaller than an Infantry Platoon. For WW2 US infantry Division, the Platoon consisted of 3 Squads of 9 to 12 men per squad.
How many squads are in an infantry platoon?
Three or four for a light infantry platoon, depending on how the unit chooses to compose itself. Machine gun teams may be either assigned to line squads while in cantonment, or a separate weapons squad may exist.
Who assumes command after the platoon leader and the platoon sergeant?
The weapons squad squad leader who is the most seasoned E-6 in the platoon, that is until a new E-7 and LT are put in the platoon
What unit is between a squad and a platoon in size?
None. The chain of command goes directly from squad level to platoon level.
Use the word contingent in a sentence?
The squad of troops joined the platoon, therefore they are contingent with the platoon.
What is the name of small group of soldiers?
a Squad.
What is a unit size?
Fire team, squad, platoon, or A-team
What kind of soldiers are in a squad?
A squad is just 1 rank of a platoon. Usually they have mixed mos's but all are trained for infantry.
What Do Squad Mean?
In military terminology, a squad is a sub-subunit led by a non-commissioned officer that is subordinate to an infantry platoon.
Who identifies the individual soldier task that must be accomplished to support the METL collective task?
platoon leader, platoon sergeant, and squad leader
TThere is a 50m long army platoon marching ahead. The last person in the platoon?
Typically it would be the rifleman in 3rd Squad Bravo Team.
Who provides feedback to the squad leaders on selected individual soldier task?
Platoon sergeant
How do you setup a platoon formation?
Squad Leaders "fall in" first, and in order of first second third, facing the Platoon Sergeant with one arm's distance between them front to back. The respective squad's members fall in to the left of the Squad Leaders, generally in Fire Team order (1st 2nd 3rd). The Platoon Sergeant centers him/herself on the formation and when giving commands faces the formation. The Platoon Commander centers him/herself just behind and facing the back of the formation. Here's a diagram: Squad Leaders < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < PLT SGT > < < < < PLT Cmnder < < < < < < < < < < < < < < <
What rank is the squad leader?
An army platoon leader is a lieutenant, usually a second lieutenant.
