text: Chapter 5
  MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES AND MOVEMENT FORMATIONS
  5-143. Movement techniques combined with movement formations allow units to conduct tactical
  movement in any METT-TC situation. These combinations can be used when all elements are mounted, or
  when there is a combination of mounted and dismounted forces, regardless of what type of vehicle is used.
  Movement Techniques
  5-144. The three standard movement techniques are traveling, traveling overwatch, and bounding
  overwatch. Different movement techniques are used based on the likelihood of enemy contact.
  Traveling--The traveling movement technique is used when enemy contact is not expected or
  likely.
  Traveling Overwatch--The traveling overwatch movement technique is used when enemy contact
  is possible.
  Bounding Overwatch--The bounding overwatch movement technique is used when enemy
  contact is likely or expected.
  Formations
  5-145. The mounted LRS team can employ a number of different movement formations depending on the
  number of vehicles and the situation.
  Column and Staggered Column--Use this formation when speed is essential as it moves on a
  designated route. The column offers good protection to the flacks, but little to the front and
  rear. The lead vehicle or section normally controls column movement by following the planned
  route and speed. The staggered column is used in open terrain. Use the visibility rule for
  interval.
  Illumination conditions, terrain and vegetation, and night vision equipment affect this rule. The
  driver keeps the vehicle to his front in sight.
  Line Formation--Use this formation is best used when maximum reconnaissance forward is
  needed.
  Wedge and VEE Formations--Use these formations when immediate mutual support and depth is
  desired. In the wedge formation, the vehicle(s) in the middle of the formation are forward. In
  the VEE formation, the vehicle(s) on the flanks are forward. These formations can also be used
  with extremely wide intervals, determined by visibility, to conduct reconnaissance operations
  (Figure 5-17).
  Diamond Formation--Use this formation when crossing extremely large open areas. Each section
  forms a side of the box when moving forward. Visibility determines the interval between
  vehicles in each section. The interval between sections should not be greater than 900 to 1,000
  meters. This formation is hard to control; therefore, the sections plan for and designate rally
  points before they separate.