Superior Upland: In the western part of the Upper Peninsula, the land achieves higher elevations and the terrain becomes more rugged. The western area of the Upper Peninsula is referred to as the Superior Upland. The Superior Upland runs along Lake Superior and into the Porcupine Mountains in northwestern Michigan. Mount Arvon, the highest point in Michigan, is found on the Upper Peninsula.
The brigade combat team (BCT) is the basic deployable unit of maneuver in the US Army. A brigade combat team consists of one combat arms branch maneuver brigade, and its attached support and fire units.
The nature of the terrain generally determines which of the two formations should be used, the amount of frontage to cover, and the proximity and actions of the enemy. Squad Echelon Right or Left. In squad echelon right or left, the fire teams are placed diagonally, one behind the other (fig. 4-19). This formation is used to protect an exposed flank, particularly when the enemy is known to be on that flank. From this formation, maximum firepower can be. Figure 4-21.-Change squad formations. promptly delivered to the right or left flank or toward the right or left front. Squad Line. The squad line, as the name implies, places all three fire teams abreast of one another on a line (fig. 4-20).