01-24-2016, 12:32 PM
(01-24-2016, 06:03 AM)Watchmen link Wrote: A question on formation, several times in a column formation i have seen the leader walk so far ahead ahead of his group while caught up with his leading and similarly large gaps between soldiers following behind and no one seems to make a fuss. Is this expected behavior even though technically the column formation is still in place.
The expected behavior is quite simple: if column formation is ordered, we travel in a column. If the gaps get too big and someone is lagging behind, he should simply call this out and give the group an opportunity to regroup. When traveling, the spacing isn't that important, although it should not exceed, say, 50 m between two successive members of the formation.
Also, note the purpose of formations: Column's main purpose is to give a low footprint to the enemy while traveling far distances. Wedge or line, the standard formations in combat allow full firepower to the front (line) or front and flanks (wedge).
The evens-right-odds-left rule also ensure that the formation and thus firepower is balanced, and the fact that soldiers should keep their spot in the formation also ensures that no one walks into the others line of fire.
I suggest that if you think that there is something wrong with the formation, just aks the team leader, and he will act accordingly.