Which formation describes a three-man fire team arranged for maximum front coverage and mutual support?

• A. Fire Team Wedge
• B. Fire Team Skirmishers Right/Left
• C. Fire Team Echelon Right/Left
• D. Squad Column

Answer: (A)

In small-unit tactics, how a three-man fire team is arranged determines its front coverage and mutual support. The Fire Team Wedge shapes the team into a triangular spread so that each member has a forward-facing arc and overlapping fields of fire. The two operators forward and to either side create the broad front, while the team leader remains slightly behind to control movement and direct fire. That arrangement gives maximum forward coverage because threats can be engaged from multiple angles without gaps, and it allows quick help from teammates if one man is engaged or pinned. The other formations push the team into a line or diagonal that narrows the front or concentrates fire to one side, which reduces the ability to keep eyes on and respond to threats across the full front. Therefore the wedge is the best choice for maximum front coverage and mutual support.