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A tactical formation (or tactical order) is the arrangement or deployment of movable military forces such as infantry, cavalry, AFVs, military aircraft, or naval vessels.

Formations were found in tribal societies, such as the pua rere of the Māori.[1] Ancient or medieval formations include shield walls (skjaldborg in Old Norse), phalanxes (lines of battle in close order), testudo formation and skirmish line.

Tactical formations include:[2][3]

  • Forlorn hope
  • Formation flying
  • Box
  • Coil: Similar to the Herringbone formation, the coil formation allows for 360 degree security while at the halt. This type of formation is also used when refueling aircraft as well as during resupply. Sometimes platoon leaders also use it when briefing to platoon sergeants. Air guards and dismounted fire teams are also in position while this formation is being used.
  • Column
  • Echelon
  • Herringbone
  • Line
  • Skirmish
  • Square
  • Staggered column
  • V formation
  • Vanguard
  • Wedge and inverted wedge
  • File: The file formation is used in elements of up to a platoon size. A file formation is used for close terrain, often in dense vegetation or when there is low visibility. The file formation is easiest to control, and provides fire to the ranks should an ambush from the side occur.
  • Diamond: Similar to the Wedge and inverted wedge, the diamond formation allows for the fourth section to follow the lead element. The advantages to this formation include having the ability to control elements even in a tight terrain, and allows for quick maneuverability to assign squads as the assaulting element, and assign certain squads to support-by-fire.

See also

References

  1. ^ 20:32; 27:57, Journal of the Polynesian Society
  2. ^ "Ranger Handbook" (PDF). armypubs.army.mil. April 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Military document" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2022-12-08.

Sources

  • Journal of the Polynesian Society, Vols. 1-19, 1892–1910

"FM 3-21.71 Chapter 3". Retrieved 2022-12-08.

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