The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-04-14
DEFINITIONS.

DEFINITIONS.
AiqnmenfA straight upon which several bodies of
troops formed, to be formed. -
BaThe unit which movement is reguated as, case t
company, battalion
Ce-The middle point or command; the center
Col41a-A which the elements placed one behind
another whether these elements files fours platoons COM
DpIog-To pass from column into line
DTe space from head to OF any formation including the
leading and elements.
The depth of one man Is taken as twelve inches
of the fractions of body of troops,
formations and duties assigned to eac for the accom-
plishment of 4 common cad.
Dsfance-An open space in he direction fdeptl
The the unit is measured from
the the back of the man III front
The distance between subdivisions in column Is measured
in like from guide guide
Between commands in column one in rear of the other
comprising several FACTIONS the distance measured from
the guide OF the command that in front to the leading
guide O. the following command.
DTe eXec and evoluons taught the dill ground and
in the precise and formal manner prescribed
the order ecelon the subdivisions placed
behind another extending beyond and unmaskng another
either wholly pant.
In hattie formation is also employed designate
the different elements or lines in the direction OF depth Ex
ample The first cheOa, the filing line; the second eceo" the
support. etc.
Eroa ioaA battaions the pur
pose of passing from formation another
Facing Ddno-SiXeen inches the difference between the
fOnto a ranks and his depth
Fuw the font rank and the corresponding of
the rank whether paed behind the other side by
side File LadeY-1e front rank OF file file is said
he blank when has rank When troops i'll
rank. the frequently termed files
FCGosOS-0ces officers posted
in rear the line; their duty recy mistakes
sure steadiness and promptness III the ranks
FlGnkTe right left command in line column; Also the
element on the right or lett of line
In speaking enemy, SAYS right flank
left wing to indicate the flank wing which the
would so designate.
Funk Ihack-A movement made against the cnemys flank
FdHkSMen so posted marched as to protect the flank OF
column
Flank arcA march, whatever the formation by which troops
along the front of the enemy's position
Arrangement of the elements command The
placing of all the fractions in regular order in line in column
battle
space width occupied by command either
estimating 'front.' the space occupied by
is taken trentyeght inches which includes the
Front also denotes the direction of the enemy.
Guard AdrGnoe-A body of troops marching front of
mand TO reconnoiter and to protect its march
Guard RorA body of troops protect the of command
GudeAn officer noiconmisoned officer private upon whom
the command regulates march
He0d-The leading element OF column.
Itrrd-An space between the elements of the line
The internal between two men Is measured from elbow to
elbow between two companies squads etc. from the left
elbow OF the left guide Of the group the right TO the
right elbow of the right guide Of the group left
Lft-The left extremity or element Of body of troops
LneA formation in which the different elements abreast of
each other When the elements are IN column the formation
MancuUr-A made according nature of
ground with reference TO the position and movements of the
COse-The soldiers are regularly
0rde, r5endecThe which the soldiers
divisions OF bo separated by intervals greater than in
close order
Thirty inches the length of the step quick time
in ieula'ios distances verified
by pacing given PAGES those less pace inches
considerable distances in yards.
Poy-Io diminish front; to ploy into close column
Point # R,st-Ihe point at which a begins.
RGnk-A line OF placed side Ivy side.
R'ght-Ihe right extremity element of body Of troops
Scoats-Men detailed precede command the march and
when forming for battle gather apl report information
corning The enemy and the nature of the ground.
Tdcclhe art Of handling troops the presence Of the enemy
applying the battlefield the
Turning Aor nAn extended enemy's
Winhe portion Of command between the center .. and 't h
flank lie battalion is the smallest body which divided into
wings