Which ambush formation is classified as Linear?

• A. Linear
• B. L-shaped
• C. V-shaped
• D. Circular

Answer: (A)

Ambush formations are defined by how the force is laid out to control space and deliver fire along a path. In a linear ambush, troops are arranged in a single line across the direction of the enemy’s approach, creating a straight, continuous firing line along that axis. This straight-line setup is what identifies it as linear.

The other shapes describe different geometries: an L-shaped ambush uses two legs forming a corner to cover directions at a bend; a V-shaped ambush forms a wedge to channel or funnel the enemy toward a center; a circular ambush surrounds the target from all sides. Because the line is the hallmark of a linear arrangement, this is the correct classification.