Introduction to Tactics/Non-combat formations

Summary

This object of this class is to teach students about Non-combat formations and their usage

Introduction

In this class we will learn about the various kinds of Non-combat formations, their benefits and drawbacks, and when they should be used.

Readings

This will delineate the readings that should be done prior to undertaking the exercises in this class.

Lecture

In route

Line

The line formation is a movement formation in which elements move abreast of each other. This formation is commonly used when assaulting an objective because it concentrates firepower to the front in the direction of mobility

Diagram illustration of line formations.

Column

The column formation is a movement formation with elements arranged one behind another. A column formation is formed when the objective is distant, unit doesn't anticipate early contact, and when speed as well as control are critical.

Advantages include:

• Best formation to move large forces quickly, especially with limited routes and limited visibility.

• Easy to switch to other formations when formed
• Works in restricted terrain

In Camp

3-6-9 Triangle

Project

Apply the lessons learned above to aerial formations, separate out the non-combat formations, and list them above in a section for aerial.

Denouement

You should now be familiar with the types of non-combat formations that are relevant to all kinds of units. Please help improve this class.