Tactical formation

Tactical formation

A tactical formation is the arrangement or deployment of moving 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 [20:32; 27:57, Journal of the Polynesian Society] , and ancient or medieval formations which include shield walls ("skjaldborg" in Old Norse), phalanxes (lines of battle in close order), and skirmishers. Examples of different tactical formations are the wedge, square, column, and line. A vanguard is the forward element of a formation. Examples of military aircraft tactical formations are the vee formation, echelon, the combat box, and the finger-four (also known as the "fluid four.")

A tactical formation is not to be confused with military organization or the table of organization and equipment (TOE).

ee also

* Laager
* Close order formation
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Tactical_formations Wikipedia Tactical Formations Category]

References

ources

* "Journal of the Polynesian Society", Vols. 1-19, 1892-1910


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