Which squad-level formation describes a triangular arrangement that resembles a wedge?

• A. Squad Wedge
• B. Squad Line
• C. Fire Team Wedge
• D. Squad Echelon

Answer: (A)

The main idea is a wedge, a triangular squad formation that points toward the objective. In this setup, the squad forms a forward apex with the two flanks spreading back to create a triangle. That shape gives the squad excellent observation and fields of fire on both sides while still moving quickly and maintaining mutual support, making it ideal for advancing toward an objective and for reconnaissance.

A squad line, by contrast, stretches the unit in a straight line, which reduces the ability to fire along the sides and weakens maneuverability. A Fire Team Wedge focuses on how a wedge is arranged within the squad’s fire teams, but it describes a sub-element arrangement rather than the whole squad’s formation. A squad echelon shifts diagonally to one flank, which isn’t triangular and doesn’t provide the same forward apex or balanced coverage.