What does the fighting position designator look like?

The fighting position designator is represented as an oval with the team designator written through its base. This specific format is used to clearly convey the identity of the fighting position in relation to the fire team. By using an oval shape, it provides a distinct and easily recognizable symbol that can be quickly identified during operations, facilitating coordination and minimizing confusion among team members.

The element of having the team designator written through the base of the oval enhances visibility and ensures that members can readily ascertain which unit is occupying that fighting position. This clarity is vital in combat situations where precise communication and understanding of positional layouts are critical.

Other options, while possibly depicting shapes associated with designators, do not fit the established standard for fighting position designators, thereby lacking the required clarity and effectiveness for operational use.