Videos tagged with Tactical Formations

This video provides instruction on fundamental rifle squad formations and movement techniques, drawing from military doctrine like ATP 3-21.8 and the Ranger Handbook. It details the Squad Column Fire Team Wedge, Modified Wedge, and File formations, emphasizing their advantages and disadvantages for maintaining security and maneuverability. The instructor, a former senior NCO with extensive infantry experience, also covers essential hand and arm signals and the establishment of Objective Rally Points (ORPs) for tactical planning and reorganization.

This guide details eight essential military hand signals for silent communication, as demonstrated by former Army Ranger John Lovell. These signals cover commands like 'Halt', 'Freeze', 'Move Out', and formation instructions such as 'Wedge' and 'Fall in Line'. The video also touches on signals for speed ('Double Time') and accountability ('Pace Count', 'Head Count'), emphasizing their importance for operational effectiveness in tactical scenarios.