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''Historically, Order of Battle was a term first used in the Medieval period in Europe, meaning the order in which troops were placed relative to their commander during battle. By the gunpowder era the meaning had evolved to the order of how units were maneuvered or deployed onto the battlefield to form battle-lines.'' | ''Historically, Order of Battle was a term first used in the Medieval period in Europe, meaning the order in which troops were placed relative to their commander during battle. By the gunpowder era the meaning had evolved to the order of how units were maneuvered or deployed onto the battlefield to form battle-lines.'' | ||
What follows is the basic battlefield deployment for the Long Patrol which every hare, ranked private and above, should be aware of. | What follows is the basic battlefield deployment for the Long Patrol which every hare, ranked private and above, should be aware of. | ||
Revision as of 17:49, 16 March 2021
Historically, Order of Battle was a term first used in the Medieval period in Europe, meaning the order in which troops were placed relative to their commander during battle. By the gunpowder era the meaning had evolved to the order of how units were maneuvered or deployed onto the battlefield to form battle-lines.
What follows is the basic battlefield deployment for the Long Patrol which every hare, ranked private and above, should be aware of.
The standard Battalion Order of Battle for the Long Patrol
Companies of the same battalion (and by extension the same regiment) are placed close together either behind or next to each other, generally with the most senior companies in the front and rear. A battalion made up of five companies would have one skirmish company in front scouting, followed by either the first or second most senior company in the battalion (made up of veterans) making up the primary fighting line, then two support companies in the main body, and finally one rear company, usually the second most senior company, guarding the battalions back and acting as reserve troops.
Skirmish Line
The Skirmisher company (usually made up of Runners armed with light ranged weapons) is placed in loose formation ahead of the main force to scout ahead and harasses the enemy until the main body of hares is ready for fighting. They move and fight in pairs and are expected to fallback to support the main force when the enemy advances. They are not expected to win the battle as their main job is to slow down the enemy force.
Front Line
The First Company (usually made up of the most experienced Fighters in the battalion armed with spears) takes up formation as the front line of the battalion in either double ranks (each patrol unit in the company forming a line one hare deep, a total of two hares deep, commanded by the lieutenants and sergeants) or quadruple ranks (each patrol unit in the company forming lines two hares deeps, a total of four hares deep) commanded by the company officer, usually a captain.
Main Body
The main force (usually Fighters) takes up a similar formation close behind the first company, with companies forming ranks. They are to help support the First Company as needed and guard the battalion flanks.
Rear Guard
The last company (usually made up of veteran Fighters and Runners) is the second most senior company in the battalion. Their job is to protect the rear of the battalion formation and act as reserves to support the companies in front of them when needed.
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