Spacing: Greater distance is maintained between vehicles to reduce the risk from explosions and accommodate vehicle size.
Observation: Crews benefit from enhanced optics and multiple observers, allowing for wider spacing and improved situational awareness.
Static posture: Unlike infantry formations, vehicle formations are maintained even when static, with emphasis on cover and turret-down positioning rather than strict alignment.

Skill

FM/BS-1327 - Maintain position in a vehicle formation

Skill

Maintain the correct position in the mounted formation set by the element commander.

Guide

FM/BG-1326 - Section file

Guide

The Section File is used for movement through restricted terrain or when forming a convoy.All vehicles follow the same path, typically along a road or marked route. As only the lead vehicle can observe and engage directly forward, this formation should only be used when contact is unlikely.

Guide

FM/BG-1325 - Section wedge

Guide

The Section Wedge is suited for movement in areas where contact is expected but the enemy's location is unknown. One or two vehicles lead, with the remaining vehicles forming echelons on both sides of the lead element to provide wide observation and fire coverage.

Guide

FM/BG-1324 - Section column

Guide

The Section Column is suited for movement through safe areas where immediate contact is not expected. Vehicles move in pairs, with each pair abreast and following the one in front.

Guide

FM/BG-1323 - Section line

Guide

The Section Line formation is used when providing fire support or advancing toward a known enemy position. All vehicles are positioned abreast, allowing maximum forward firepower and observation coverage. Distances between vehicles are dictated by the tactical situation.

FM/G294 - Combined arms formations

Guide

FM/BG-1328 - Vehicle following infantry

Guide

The Vehicle Following Infantry formation is used when vehicles provide close support from behind advancing infantry.

Vehicles follow at a 40–60 m distance, maintaining pace with the infantry while preserving freedom of movement and minimizing risk of interference or fratricide. This formation has an increased risk of fratricide by overpressure, see FM/BG-1332 - *EDIT BG-596* Vehicles in an urban environment.

This formation allows vehicles to deliver responsive fire support without restricting infantry manoeuvre.

Guide

FM/BG-1329 - Vehicle with flanking infantry

Guide

The Vehicle with Flanking Infantry formation provides mutual protection and situational awareness.

Infantry elements move slightly ahead on both sides of the vehicle, staying roughly level with the vehicle's centre.

This arrangement enhances security against close threats while allowing the vehicle to support both flanks with its firepower.

Guide

FM/BG-1330 - Vehicle leading infantry

Guide

The Vehicle Leading Infantry formation is used when the vehicle provides frontal protection for advancing infantry.

The vehicle moves ahead of the infantry, using its armour and weapons to suppress or draw enemy fire.

This is most effective when advancing across open terrain or toward a known threat, allowing infantry to follow under cover.

Skill

FM/BS-1331 - Maintain position in a combined arms formation

Skill

Maintain the correct position in the combined arms formation set by the element commander.

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