This formation is very effective when contact is eminent and the direction of attack is unknown. The wedge allows the point to make contact and the flankers to either encircle the enemy or cover the retreat of the point element. The wedge is a natural formation. When the team forms up, a team leader pushes ahead and the two flanks of the wedge follow on either side. The availability of cover and terrain may disrupt the form but the essence of the wedge is there. Each team member should concern himself with a specific area of responsibility. The POINT has the greatest responsibility and risk. He is out front and in position to make first contact with the enemy. The rear flankers have the added responsibility of rear security as well.

The Single File Formation is used for movement when contact is less likely and the enemy is at some distance. Fire support for the point man is minimal. This formation works well in deep penetration moments where contact is to be avoided. The main body of the team moves behind the shadow of one point man. If contact occurs the file can easily disappear and regroup into a wedge formation to attack the enemy positions. There is some degree of vulnerability to flank ambush.

The Skirmish Line Formation is used when contact is desired and the enemy numbers are be believed to be inferior. The team advances with a moving front of fire power sweeping the terrain for enemy individuals. The formation affords excellent overlapping fields of fire. 

 

Bounding Overwatch

When two teams move into enemy territory the fire teams can move in support of each other just as team members cover each other. When moving together in hostile territory the teams use the Bounding Overwatch method to make a controlled and well defended advance. Each team advances to a good distance and takes positions while the alternate team comes up and moves ahead to cover the first team.


All Cimmerians have all seen the effectiveness of Capt. Kirk's Silent Circle Around Maneuver, also known as the Cimmerian Super-Flank.  This style of movement is one of the best examples of carefully-honed Cimmerian tactics. The objective is achieved through clever application of movement through terrain that is most often thought by the enemy to be impassable. The enemy's attention is focused in the forward direction and we circle around and hit them (or maybe just the objective) from behind. Moving to the objective without losing focus on THE MISSION is most important and a high level of cohesion makes a big contribution toward victory.