A structural or explanatory diagram; spacing does not represent time, geography or quantities.
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Local squads | Security infantry protects installations and approaches. |
| Mobile support | Mechanized and armored elements can reinforce threatened points. |
| Forward observer | One observer per platoon links observation with supporting fire. |
| Protected function | The purpose is to keep the rear network working. |
What this explains
The observer belongs at platoon level in the supplied organization. Repeating one in every squad would alter the establishment. Clear diagrams help prevent that kind of numerical drift while showing why a security formation includes more than sentries at a gate.