01-24-2011, 07:02 PM
I hear you on the formations Osku. There is definitely room for improvement on both leaders and "followers" sides.
In general the EROL (even numbers to the right side of the leader and odd number son the left) should be obeyed more carefully in my opinion. Therefore every player has to know his/her number and the leader should map the numbers to player names that means write it down!
I think it might also be helpful to agree on a standard cover arc each number should concentrate on relative to the leader and travel direction. It shouldn't bee too complex, even numbers watch right side (2 to 5 o clock relative to travel direction) while odd numbers watch left side (11 to 7 o clock relative to travel direction). Leader observes 12 o clock (maybe backed up by number 2 or 3 so there are at least two players watching 12 o clock).
Cover arcs and formations during (observation) pauses would need special attention as well, I could see the use of not having to babysit my "followers" during a halt to have them cover 360 degrees around the squad (unless ordered otherwise).
Maintaining a march order inside the formation (who is on point, tail etc.) is something I have doubts about its usefulness. If the leader wants the squad to maintain a certain march order he should announce it in the briefing or when the situation arises but then still special training would be required to fulfill the requirements I think.
I remember ShackTactical (or how it's called) strategy guide for Arma2 has a comprehensive chapter on formations. In- and output from a "formation dos and don'ts" validation session could be this information. I would expect the output to be only a small part of the strategy guide information adopted to CiA sessions' needs. (I only order column and line formations when leading anyway because everything else is too complicated to maintain - even wedge).
That's what came straight in my mind regarding formations.
In general the EROL (even numbers to the right side of the leader and odd number son the left) should be obeyed more carefully in my opinion. Therefore every player has to know his/her number and the leader should map the numbers to player names that means write it down!
I think it might also be helpful to agree on a standard cover arc each number should concentrate on relative to the leader and travel direction. It shouldn't bee too complex, even numbers watch right side (2 to 5 o clock relative to travel direction) while odd numbers watch left side (11 to 7 o clock relative to travel direction). Leader observes 12 o clock (maybe backed up by number 2 or 3 so there are at least two players watching 12 o clock).
Cover arcs and formations during (observation) pauses would need special attention as well, I could see the use of not having to babysit my "followers" during a halt to have them cover 360 degrees around the squad (unless ordered otherwise).
Maintaining a march order inside the formation (who is on point, tail etc.) is something I have doubts about its usefulness. If the leader wants the squad to maintain a certain march order he should announce it in the briefing or when the situation arises but then still special training would be required to fulfill the requirements I think.
I remember ShackTactical (or how it's called) strategy guide for Arma2 has a comprehensive chapter on formations. In- and output from a "formation dos and don'ts" validation session could be this information. I would expect the output to be only a small part of the strategy guide information adopted to CiA sessions' needs. (I only order column and line formations when leading anyway because everything else is too complicated to maintain - even wedge).
That's what came straight in my mind regarding formations.