Formation variants analysis of four-man infantry section fire team

Abstract

In comparison with previous periods, in the process of professionalization of the Armed Forces small units have gained confidence and therefore greater responsibility to act more independently in order to be able to complete their assigned tasks. This fact came as a result of the implementation of new doctrines in which the number of troops is optimized and it fits to new missions. To be able to compensate the reduced number of soldiers, these troops are supplied with weapons and equipment that allows them greater mobility and effectiveness. According to simplified conclusions, this means that a smaller number of soldiers could be assigned with greater number of tasks, which they may accomplish by use of more advanced weapons and other systems. The conducted research has been performed with the aim to establish acceptable method for analysing formation of small units. The conducted process satisfies basic requirements and determines formation variants, which will help in the decision-making process for the selection of formation to be used in operational use.

Keywords

• formation
• fire team
• infantry section (squad)
• small units tactics