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Lord, here are more transcripts from the blasphemous Battle Bible of the Vindicators. The following sections contain information on AFV formations, security, and movement. Most of this pertains to using the Razorback Armored Fighting Vehicle, but is also used by Predator Platoons.

Formations are arrangements of elements, vehicles, and soldiers in relation to each other. Platoons use formations for control, flexibility, and security. Leaders choose formations based on METT-T. Platoon leaders are normally up front in formations during mounted movement; allowing them to lead by example. All Adepts must be able to see their leader. The speed of movement and distance between vehicles or soldiers in formations will vary according to the METT-T situation at the time. Each vehicle or person will be guarding and searching a different sector to provide all-round security while on the move. Platoons use column, line, echelon, and wedge formations for mounted movement. A dismounted platoon uses column and line formations.

Mounted: Column, line, echelon, and wedge formations, modified as necessary, determine the position of vehicles in relation to each other and the orientation of turrets in sectors of responsibility for scanning and fire. This allows the platoon to act appropriately in most situations and during most conditions. Action on enemy contact must be an automatic reaction developed through standard daily rituals. Herringbone and coil are the security formations used when not moving.

(1) Column. The column formation is used for marches, movement during limited visibility, and when passing through canyons and other restrictive terrain. (Figure 2-30) The Column simplifies control, provides good security, and permits maximum firepower to the flanks.

(2) Line. The Line formation is used when assaulting poorly defended objectives or crossing open areas. (Figure 2-31) It provides maximum fire to the front; distance between elements depends on terrain.

(3) Echelon. The Echelon formation permits excellent firepower to the front and to either the right or left flank. (Figure 2-32) It is normally used when a platoon is to cover an exposed flank of a larger force.

(4) Wedge. The Wedge formation permits excellent firepower to the front and good fire to each flank. (Figure 2-33) The Wedge formation is often used when the enemy situation is vague.

(5) Herringbone. The Herringbone is used to disperse the platoon when traveling in column formation. (Figure 2-34) It may be used during air attacks or when the platoon must stop during movement. It lets the platoon move to covered and concealed positions off a road or form an open area and establish security without detailed instructions. The vehicles are repositioned as necessary to take advantage of the best cover, concealment, and fields of fire. Squads dismount and establish security.

(6) Coil. The Coil is used to provide all-round security and observation when the platoon is stationary. (Figure 2-35) It also is useful for tactical refueling, resupply, and issuing platoon orders. Security is posted with dismounted squads.

Column
Figure 2-30

*Line* Figure 2-31
*Echelon (Right)* Figure 2-32	*Wedge* Figure 2-33

Herringbone
Figure 2-34

Coil
Figure 2-35

COMMIT TO: Inquisition Record 2319 626-2000 CROSS FILE: Inquisition of the Vindicators INPUT DATE: 3746914.M36	AUTHOR: Inquisitor Ryjak TRANSMITTER: Astropath Tertiaus Tabitha RECEIVER: Astropath Tertiaus Marana
SUBJECT: Tank Formations	THOUGHT: The Dance of Leviathans; marvel at the majesty.