Describe the Modified Wedge.

• A. Wall to left; AIC offset behind protectee; ADV in front; AL behind AIC
• B. Wall to left; AIC in front; ADV behind; AL behind AIC
• C. Wall to right; AIC behind; ADV in front; SL ahead
• D. No specific wall; AIC offset in front; ADV in front; AL behind

Answer: (A)

The Modified Wedge changes how coverage is layered around the protectee to optimize forward threat detection, rear surveillance, and use of available cover. In this setup, a wall is on the left to provide solid, fixed cover and a clear barrier against threats approaching from that side. The forward element stays in front of the protectee to control the path ahead and detect threats early. The Agent in Charge (AIC) is offset behind the protectee, close enough to monitor the rear and flanks while not blocking the line of sight or the protectee’s movement. The element labeled as the rear guard stays behind the AIC to provide additional protection from threats coming from behind and to act as the second line of defense if contact occurs.

This arrangement maintains the wedge’s intent—forward security, lateral control, and rear coverage—while adapting to the environment with a left-side wall that helps manage exposure on that flank. Placing the AIC in front or altering which side the wall sits would weaken threat detection and coverage: front-positioned AIC can compromise rear surveillance, and without the left-wall cover, threats from that side may go unseen.