The fire team column formation (fig. 4-7, view 1) is used when speed and control are governing factors, such as moving through woods, fog, smoke, and along roads and trails. This formation is favorable for fire and maneuvers to either flank but is vulnerable to fire from the front because its own fire in that direction is limited.

Figure 4-8.-Column to wedge.

Figure 4-9.-Column to skirmishers right.

Figure 4-10.-Column to skirmishers left.