Infantry Drills

6-113: Security Positions

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(FM 3-21.8 The infantry Rifle platoon & squad)

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6-113. An ideal security position—

  • Does not mask fires of the main body.
  • Provides timely information to the main body. (Gives the leader enough time to act on information provided.)
  • Can provide a support-by-fire position.

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