Which of the following is a prescribed platoon formation?

• A. Wedge
• B. Line
• C. Circle
• D. Skirmish Line

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that a prescribed platoon formation is the standard, officially authorized way a platoon should arrange itself for movement or operations. The line formation is the classic prescribed setup because it gives a broad front, simple leadership and control, and the ability to apply fire along the entire front while keeping the unit cohesive. Wedge is more about security and reconnaissance in uneven terrain, circle is a defensive position around a point, and a skirmish line is a dispersed, security-focused formation used for reconnaissance or to extend observation. Those are specialized tasks, whereas the line is the standard, routinely taught formation for most platoon actions.