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Topic: Column (formation)

	FM 7-15 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Similarly, when going from a dismounted to a mounted formation, the carriers should be brought forward to the squads in the same formation that the platoon is using on the ground.
		Training in dismounted formations should be conducted initially on open terrain similar to a parade ground; then on varied terrain when individuals and units become proficient in assuming these formations; and finally, in integrated mounted and dismounted formations with tank units.
		The squad column may be modified by the squad leader as necessary to conform to the terrain and to provide a greater capability to deliver fire immediately to either the front or rear.
	www.hardscrabblefarm.com /vn/combat-formations.html (1329 words)

	Primer on Tacticsand Formations
		Column or Staggered Column (a variant of Box) is used for moving where there is insufficient room to spread out into Wedge.
		The use of the Column formation should be limited to the opening stages of a battle in Combat Mission and within friendly lines, and the Platoon should be deployed into a combat formation as soon as contact with the enemy is probable (even if not likely).
		The formation is also better when an enemy is likely to be encountered on the flanks since an enemy will encounter the fire of at least a Squad and a half.
	www.angelfire.com /art/enchanter/tactics.html (2779 words)

	FM 22-5 Chptr 6 Platoon Drill
		When in column formation (company) and the command Column of twos from the right is given, the platoon leader faces to the right in marching, repositions himself in front of and centered between the squad leaders of the third and fourth squads, halts, and faces to the left.
		When the platoon drills as part of a larger formation, in a line formation, the platoon sergeant’s post is one step to the rear and centered on the platoon; in a column formation, the platoon sergeant is one step behind and centered between the second and third squads.
		When the platoon is in a column formation (company) and the command of Column of twos from the left is given, the platoon sergeant faces to the right in marching, repositions himself behind and centered between the third and fourth squads, halts, and faces to the left.
	storm.prohosting.com /~garc/fm22-5ch6.htm (4802 words)

	CadetStuff::Drill::Line vs. Column Formation
		Those of you who have been paying attention all along may now notice something peculiar: That column formation sure looks a lot like that line formation did, except that everybody is facing to the right of where they were in line.
		Instead the Romans marched in column for both administrative and tactical reasons: The road size dictated a narrow formation, and presenting a narrow front to the enemy effectively hid the size of your force.
		Probably because traditionally during ceremonial occasions, the king or emperor would have have his men fall into a formation that is wider than it is deep in order to make his legions look as large as possible (which could serve as a deterrent to potential enemies).
	www.cadetstuff.org /archives/000043.html (756 words)

	RidingRules.html (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Tail Gunner: The Tail Gunner is in the 2
		Single Column: In this formation there is a single column, with each rider maintaining a two second spacing behind the bike in front of him/her.
		On a two lane highway situation, the methods for passing a vehicle while traveling in a staggered formation are the same as those given for the single column formation except that the riders must begin to merge the columns as they move into position behind the vehicle being passed.
	www.btcruisers.com /ridingrules.html (3881 words)

	Standard Operating Procedures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Formations are used to establish tank positions and sectors of responsibility during tactical operations.
		The strongest panzers should be situated towards the front of the formation and 88's should be positioned in the back.
		The column formation is the formation that is used when traveling down a road or to a target in a straight line.
	www.geocities.com /pz25th/sop.htm (393 words)

	Untitled Document
		In the column each member covers the opposite direction of the person in front of him, so that both sides are completely watched, with point focusing on the front and rear stopping every 50m or so to be still and observe if there is anyone following.
		Formations also provide 360-degree security and allow units to give the weight of their firepower to the flanks or front in anticipation of enemy contact.
		The use of formations allows soldiers to execute battle drills more quickly and gives them the assurance that their leaders and buddy team members are in their expected positions and performing the right tasks.
	www.strategicpaintball.com /articles/article_3.html (522 words)

	Group Riding White Paper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Formation group riding is not for everyone; it’s common for even experienced riders to be uncomfortable when riding in formations with other motorcyclists.
		If you’re in a staggered formation and notice that there are a number of vehicles traveling closely behind the Tail Gunner and also notice a road sign indicating that you’re approaching a passing lane, you might anticipate that the Ride Captain will issue the hand signal to tighten up the formation.
		In staggered formation, the bikes form two columns, with the leader at the head of the left column, so he will be able to view all bikes in the formation in his/her rearview mirrors, and be able to see around vehicles the group approaches.
	www.thesabregroup.com /rides/whitepaper (7988 words)

	FM 22-5 Chptr 5 Squad Drill
		When the squad is in a line formation, the squad leader assumes a post three steps in front of and centered on the squad; when in a column or a column of twos, three steps to the left and centered on the squad.
		When the squad is in column formation, the counting is executed from front to rear.
		When a column formation is originated from a line formation at close interval, the squad may be marched for short distances at the half step with less than correct distance.
	storm.prohosting.com /~garc/fm22-5ch5.htm (3538 words)

	FM 3-19 Chptr 7 Movement Techniques and Formations
		The column formation is used for road marches, for movement during limited visibility, and when passing through defiles or other restrictive terrain.
		The staggered column formation is used by squad- or platoon-sized units.
		The column of wedges (Figure 7-3) is one of the most frequently used platoon movement formations.
	www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/library/policy/army/fm/3-19/Ch7.htm (1431 words)

	Formation
		Units must be in one of three formations at all times, a one element deep line, a one element wide column, or in a square.
		When changing from column to line, rear elements are placed alongside the leading element, which cannot be moved, or turned, therefore the new line will face in exactly the same direction the column originally faced.
		When changing from line to column facing the same direction, one element is chosen to remain stationary, the others may only be moved directly in front of it to form the column.
	met.open.ac.uk /group/jwl/Napoleonic/nap_for.htm (600 words)

	Melees Gloriosus Miniatures Game
		A: The maximum number of files or columns that a unit may have to be in march column is up to 4 figures wide for regular infantry units and 2 figures wide for regular cavalry units.
		Less files or columns are allowed, of course, but this would stretch out the length of the unit and may make it vulnerable to attack by enemy units before it could change into a battleline formation.
		Since march column is not a proper battle formation, units that melee in march column may only melee with the front rank of troops and are not entitled to a ranking bonus of any kind.
	theminiaturespage.com /rules/anc/meleespages.html (2192 words)

	US Army in Vietnam - Countering NVA and VC Ambushes; The Company in Movement
		The formation adopted which best served military movement over a diverse landscape was decided upon by a consideration of what the force commander was seeking to achieve: Security, Control and Concentration of fire power, without undue loss of time or personnel.
		This being the case it was generally held that the more complicated a formation and the more numerous it’s parts, the greater the danger that control would be lost in a moment of emergency, especially when moving over countryside which prohibited visual contact between the various elements of the formation.
		The twin column company formation was far more properly disposed to cope with the threat than was the wedge or any other eccentric formation, particularly if it was moving with a few flankers out, a practice which should have been adopted whenever conditions permitted (Fig.
	www.hackworth.com /vcambush.html (1402 words)

	FM 3-21.71 Chapter 3
		The platoon leader uses formations for several purposes: to relate one vehicle or squad to another on the ground, to position firepower to support the direct-fire plan, to establish responsibilities for sector security among vehicles or squads, or to aid in the execution of battle drills and directed COAs.
		The platoon normally uses the line formation when no terrain remains between it and the enemy, when the platoon has suppressed the enemy's antitank weapons, or when the platoon is vulnerable to artillery fire and must move fast.
		The squad column is the squad's main formation.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/policy/army/fm/3-21-71/ch3.htm (3975 words)

	Table of contents for Library of Congress control number 2003026496
		To pass from a column of twos to a column of fours; to an open column, and to a column of squadrons, and to a close column.
		To pass from a column of squadrons and a close column to an open column, and a column of fours and twos.
		To pass from a column of squadrons, or a close column to an open column; from an open column to a column of fours; from a column of fours to an open column; and from an open column to a column of squadrons, and a close column.
	www.loc.gov /catdir/toc/ecip0412/2003026496.html (1590 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Formation of the Flight A. Flight forms in at least 2 but not more than 4 elements; command is FALL IN B.
		In inverted column, all procedures are the same except that alignment is based on the leading person of the base element (this individual is the last person of the element in normal column formation) III.
		This is performed the same as column of files, but instead of stepping off and marching straight ahead, the single file execute a column movement and march in that new direction i.
	www-rohan.sdsu.edu /~binkley/DCManual.doc (4730 words)

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		Units must be disordered or in march column, and movement must be along the road from one road hex to another.
		A large mounted cavalry unit in attack column formation, in a field, taking small arms fire from the front, with skirmishers deployed would suffer: (3.00 x 1.20 x 0.90 x 0.66)=2.14 (214%) of the raw expected casualties.
		A unit in supported line formation, receiving artillery fire from a flank, deployed in a brushy berm hex higher than the firing unit would suffer: (2.25 x 0.90 x 1.20 x 0.90)=2.19 (219%) of the raw expected casualties.
	home.austin.rr.com /normkoger/rifles15.txt (663 words)

	MARCHING FORMATIONS
		The marching formation for a squad is in either a single column or column of two.
		Restructuring of the formation from a single column to a dual column and back is done only while marching.
		When an open formation is stopped the soldiers must lie down in place and utilize terrain and camouflage.
	www.geocities.com /rodinko_69/marchingformations.html (554 words)

	Column Two
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	www.steptwo.com.au /columntwo (702 words)

	SpartanDrill (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This is a PHB plus for the Greek player who some say that his phalanxes should never be able to form march column in WAB, it is obvious that the Spartans used this column formation to deploy into their final battle line.
		For example a Spartan column of three figures wide by 6 figures deep, is in column, it could triple march and wheel to its front.
		Orders to wheel from column into line of battle are given verbally by the second lieutenant acting as a herald, and the line is formed either thin or deep, by wheeling.
	www.ancientbattles.com /WAB/WABSpartanDrill.htm (1586 words)

	The SMG Annex: Tactics - Cavalry and Skirmishing Infantry
		A unit in column formation is extremely vulnerable for anything more than a short time (particularly with the 3rd patch).
		If I had rushed them in skirmish formation from this distance, the artillery would've had time to limber and run before any damage was done.
		While some extra damage is taken due to the troopers' column formation, this is more than offset by their speed.
	www.strategyplanet.com /waterloo/gettysburg/tactics_cavalry_and_skirmishing_infantry.html (2061 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Notice that the waves and columns are offset by two spots on the floor.
		In a parallelogram situation, the resulting formation is still columns but because the original formation was offset, the resulting formation must be offset.
		Since the end formation is columns of 4 people, it must be 3 spots wide to keep the original 12 spots.
	coyoungjr.home.att.net /parallelograms/parallelograms_index.htm (642 words)

	October Deck Logs
		Steaming in formation with a column of six AM’s on each quarter, port and starboard, distance between column 2000 yards, distance between ships 1000 years to area assigned by CTG 52.9.
		Column #1, previously on this vessels’ starboard quarter, executing corpen 020 degrees T, at base speed of 11 knots, and column #2 previously on this vessels’ port quarter, is executing corpen 020 T, following astern of this vessel as guide at speed of 8 knots.
		In column formation of three columns with this vessel as formation guide lead ship center column, distance 1000 yards.
	pigtrail.uark.edu /people/rcordell/defense/October.html (2411 words)

	Clan War - Call to Arms Errata
		If this is done with a turn maneuver, models in the front rank of the column perform the maneuver and all other ranks line up next to them, creating a straight frontage rather than a winding, irregular frontage.
		A unit with the skirmish trait that intends to skirmish must enter play in the skirmish formation and is recruited at the increased cost per model, unless otherwise indicated by the force profile or clan special rule.
		Models in skirmish formation may move in any direction and end their movement with any facing, and they may do so without making a Maneuver test or losing movement.
	www.clanwar.com /rules/c2a_errata.shtml (3169 words)

	Forming a Single File or Multiple Files
		To form a column of two or more files when in a single file of more than one element, the command is Column of Twos (Threes or Fours) to the Left (Right), MARCH.
		The airman who is the center of the element (when in line) performs a half left (right) in marching, takes one 24-inch step, performs a half right (left) in marching, and moves up until abreast of, and at normal interval from, the leading individual of the original element.
		As the trailing elements approach the head of the leading elements, the second (fourth) element leader turns his or her head 45 degrees to the left (right) and commands Elements, HALT so the leading individual of each element is approximately even with all others.
	www.drillpad.net /DPfiles.htm (1089 words)

	TimeGate Studios - Company Formations
		The manual mentions that companies will automatically switch to combat formation when given an attack order....however, when I do this with companies in column formation, while they are attacking, the game states they are still in column...are they really in combat and will switch back when finished?
		What really happens when a column formation unit is given an attack order is they will pursue the enemy at column speed and then drop into combat mode upon engagement, so they may start the fight at less than optimal efficiency, but will reach the fight sooner.
		There is still one boon to actually choosing combat formation before the attack, though a small one, that the frontline/support will align itself better when in combat formation (though when aligned like this, is more vulnerable to being flanked).
	www.timegate.com /forum/printthread.php?t=8923 (557 words)

	Pocket Reference of C1 List Calls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		column formation with the ends of one column and the centers of the other working together as a column.
		column formation in the shape of an O. pass thru, centers pass thru, leads cross cast back, all cast 1/2, centers trade.
		wave/line/column formations where 1/2 of the dancers are at right angles to the other half.
	www.lynette.org /c1shortdef.html (1161 words)

	ACCW Battle Rules
		This formation has a -3 column downshift modifier when the unit is shooting and a +2 column upshift to the enemy's strength when being shot at.
		Firing from this formation is -3 column downshift and everyone shooting at this formation is +2 column upshift for column formation.
		Firing from the formation is -3 column downshift and everyone shooting at this formation is +2 column upshift for being in column.This formation moves at 5 hexes per turn.
	www.mindspring.com /~jhaygood/battle4.htm (5592 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Addendums and Clairifications 7/22/96 ADDITIONS 5.3.6 French Assualt Columns The French army used a type of assualt column where the elite companies were deployed on the front flanks.
		The effect of column fire was ineffectual so to keep the game moving tactical fire in this formation is not allowed.
		If the frontage of the attackers formation is wider than two target units it must attack both units.
	grognard.com /errata/eotead.txt (662 words)

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