((Was rushed without much revision. Sorry!))
Eventually the vehicles came to a halt when they came across a knocked over tree that blocked the majority of their path, the engines that were roaring returning to a purr and an occasional growl. The sergeant who was surveying the area seemed to be a bit disappointed but he knew it was bound to happen, and within minutes he finally collected himself then got out of the vehicle, muttering the order to disembark over his radio. As soon as the order went across the frequency, every man under his wing climbed out of their seats and began sorting their gear, the squad leader himself stepping over the log and moving forward so to get a better survey of the area, the silence and the sound of nature returning after the Humvees were shut off.
"Right, simple routine." Konrad said after his brief survey before turning to his men and waving them over, beginning the long hike towards the crash site that was reported to be in their area. "Lets get a move on guys! We can probably get there before lunch time and get home before dusk!" That was enough to add haste to the younger soldier's speed, and with that they were off to investigate the scene that was about a mile away.
The hike was rather peaceful, serene and... Bored for the small group of infantrymen. Over time the team became more relaxed and less aware of their surroundings as the column moved on, a rookie's mistake, but the sergeant seemed to be the only one not in that bandwagon, and it would benefit him greatly before they reached the clearing. There was a *clank* that was made from a boot making contact with a piece of metal debris, and immediately the squad leader looked down at what he had kicked, kneeling down moments later to inspect the piece of metal he had just discovered. It wasn't a hands on thing, but it was enough to be on edge; mother nature didn't make metal in a wooded area, after all. Upon realizing what he had found, the soldier straightened up and looked over his shoulder at the men who lagged behind.
"Hey! Don't bunch up spread out!" Konrad shouted, the order interrupting the relaxed state of the men and immediately making the situation more tense and on edge. The line quickly transitioned into a scatter of men who were still organized into a wedge formation but with their leader in front of the team instead of behind. Konrad was that type of reckless man. The movement slowed down, but the group continued their advance with their fingers on the trigger guards for now.