Bounding Movement
In the bounding movement technique, the distance between men should be approx. 15-20m.
(1) The squad has a bounding element and an overwatch element. The bounding element moves while the overwatch element occupies an overwatch position that can cover the route of the bounding element by fire. Each bound is within supporting range of the overwatch element.
(2) There are two types of bounding, successive and alternating (see image).
Successive is nothing more than one element moving to a position, then the overwatching element moving to a position generally online with the first element.
Alternating bounding is when one element moves into position, then the overwatching element moves to a position in front of the first element.
(3) The length of a bound depends on the terrain, visibility, and control but should typically last between 3-7 seconds.
(1) The squad has a bounding element and an overwatch element. The bounding element moves while the overwatch element occupies an overwatch position that can cover the route of the bounding element by fire. Each bound is within supporting range of the overwatch element.
(2) There are two types of bounding, successive and alternating (see image).
Successive is nothing more than one element moving to a position, then the overwatching element moving to a position generally online with the first element.
Alternating bounding is when one element moves into position, then the overwatching element moves to a position in front of the first element.
(3) The length of a bound depends on the terrain, visibility, and control but should typically last between 3-7 seconds.