Which of the following is not a listed squad formation among wedge, line, and vee?

• A. Column
• B. Wedge
• C. Line
• D. Vee

Answer: (A)

Squad formations shape how a team covers terrain, protects its flanks, and moves under fire. Wedge, line, and vee are named formations that balance visibility, security, and maneuver. Wedge uses a forward-pointing arrangement that provides good observation and protection from multiple directions while keeping momentum. Line places elements side by side along a front, maximizing the fields of fire to the front and sides for broad surveillance and firepower. Vee forms a V shape with the point toward the direction of movement, offering strong front coverage and crossfire opportunities along the flanks. Column, however, is a different arrangement used for moving through narrow spaces or in single-file progression, not one of the listed formations. That means the option not listed among wedge, line, and vee is Column.