They refer to the distances between soldiers, teams, and squads that vary based on the mission, enemy, terrain, visibility, and any other factor that affects control. Soldiers must be able to see his fire team leader. They use radios only when needed. Techniques of Squad Movement, The platoon leader determines and directs which movement technique the squad will use. Traveling overwatch is used when contact is possible.
Soldiers scan for enemy positions.
The overwatching team leader must know the route, possible enemy locations, and actions to take when he arrives there. He must also know where the overwtaching team will be, and how he will receive his instructions. The cover and concealment on the bounding team's route dictates how its soldiers move. Techniques of Platoon Movement. The platoon leader determines and directs which movement technique the platoon wil use.