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Sir Corby de la Flamme at 15:13, 30 May 2006

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			==Other Resources==

			See [http://delaflamme.org/site/?q=node/5 The Book of Four Things] for an analysis of differences between historical and SCA field combat, and the four tactics that work.

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	'''Maneuvering''' [[formation\|formations]] of troops is a difficult job for a commander. There are several simple maneuvers which are commonly used in [[combat]]. When maneuvering, it is important for ~~soldiers~~ to keep in formation.		'''Maneuvering''' [[formation\|formations]] of troops is a difficult job for a commander. There are several simple maneuvers which are commonly used in [[combat]]. When maneuvering, it is important for [[soldier]]s to keep in formation.

	== Manuevering in SCA battles ==		== Manuevering in SCA battles ==
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	;Echelon Right/Left: The person farthest to the right/left starts advancing. The next person follows one step later. The next 1 step later still. The resulting shield wall is on a diagonal but the direction of movement is forward.		;Echelon Right/Left: The person farthest to the right/left starts advancing. The next person follows one step later. The next 1 step later still. The resulting shield wall is on a diagonal but the direction of movement is forward.

	;Wheel Right/Left: ~~is a~~ difficult manuever consisting of turning the entire formation in the direction indicated. Those fighters on the outside of the turn will have to move very quickly, while those on the inside may have to slow down to maintain formation.		;Wheel Right/Left: A difficult manuever consisting of turning the entire formation in the direction indicated. Those fighters on the outside of the turn will have to move very quickly, while those on the inside may have to slow down to maintain formation.
	See Flank Right/Left and Refuse the Right/Left.		See Flank Right/Left and Refuse the Right/Left.

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	;Reform "Unit Name": Calls all members of your named unit to find their teammates and reassemble.		;Reform "Unit Name": Calls all members of your named unit to find their teammates and reassemble.

	;Pulse! : ~~is a~~ command to take two fast steps forward and then stop. A pulse is often used just as a formation reaches [[striking distance]] from an enemy formation, closing the final few feet very suddenly. Having your troops shout a [[battle cry]] when they pulse is also tremendously effective.		;Pulse! : A command to take two fast steps forward and then stop. A pulse is often used just as a formation reaches [[striking distance]] from an enemy formation, closing the final few feet very suddenly. Having your troops shout a [[battle cry]] when they pulse is also tremendously effective.


	Typical Commands for a short battle:		Typical Commands for a short battle:
	"On the break, flank right"		:"On the break, flank right"
	"Dress the Line"		:"Dress the Line"
	'Lay-On!'		:"Lay-On!"
	"Slow advance"		:"Slow advance"
	"Ready . . Go!"		:"Ready . . Go!"
	whack Whack Whack		:whack Whack Whack
	"Reform Drunkards!"		:"Reform Drunkards!"

Paul Matisz at 19:00, 24 October 2005

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	;Reform "Unit Name": Calls all members of your named unit to find their teammates and reassemble.		;Reform "Unit Name": Calls all members of your named unit to find their teammates and reassemble.

	~~'''~~Pulse!~~'''~~ is a command to take two fast steps forward and then stop. A pulse is often used just as a formation reaches [[striking distance]] from an enemy formation, closing the final few feet very suddenly. Having your troops shout a [[battle cry]] when they pulse is also tremendously effective.		;Pulse! : is a command to take two fast steps forward and then stop. A pulse is often used just as a formation reaches [[striking distance]] from an enemy formation, closing the final few feet very suddenly. Having your troops shout a [[battle cry]] when they pulse is also tremendously effective.

Paul Matisz at 18:54, 24 October 2005

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			'''Maneuvering''' [[formation\|formations]] of troops is a difficult job for a commander. There are several simple maneuvers which are commonly used in [[combat]]. When maneuvering, it is important for soldiers to keep in formation.
⚫	A selection of commands ~~that~~ ~~might~~ be ~~used~~ in ~~an SCA~~ [[~~war~~]].

			== Manuevering in SCA battles ==
		⚫	A selection of commands used by [[SCA]] commanders in [[battle]].

	;Dress the Line : The people on the shield wall should reposition so that the front is straight. This positioning helps maintain unit cohesion and allows teammates to guard each other's flanks.		;Dress the Line : The people on the shield wall should reposition so that the front is straight. This positioning helps maintain unit cohesion and allows teammates to guard each other's flanks.
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	;Echelon Right/Left: The person farthest to the right/left starts advancing. The next person follows one step later. The next 1 step later still. The resulting shield wall is on a diagonal but the direction of movement is forward.		;Echelon Right/Left: The person farthest to the right/left starts advancing. The next person follows one step later. The next 1 step later still. The resulting shield wall is on a diagonal but the direction of movement is forward.

			;Wheel Right/Left: is a difficult manuever consisting of turning the entire formation in the direction indicated. Those fighters on the outside of the turn will have to move very quickly, while those on the inside may have to slow down to maintain formation.
	;Wheel Right/Left: The line should pivot. Unfortunately this command is not clear. It does not say whether the right should advance or fall back. See Flank Right/Left and Refuse the Right/Left.
			See Flank Right/Left and Refuse the Right/Left.

	;Refuse the Right/Left: The indicated side should fall back in an orderly fashion. They are refusing to be flanked.		;Refuse the Right/Left: The indicated side should fall back in an orderly fashion. They are refusing to be flanked.

	;Reform "Unit Name": Calls all members of your named unit to find their teammates and reassemble.		;Reform "Unit Name": Calls all members of your named unit to find their teammates and reassemble.

			'''Pulse!''' is a command to take two fast steps forward and then stop. A pulse is often used just as a formation reaches [[striking distance]] from an enemy formation, closing the final few feet very suddenly. Having your troops shout a [[battle cry]] when they pulse is also tremendously effective.

Tomislaus at 17:51, 7 September 2005

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	;Slow Advance : Walk slowly forward while maintaining a cleanly dressed formation. Usually the first command issued after the lay-on.		;Slow Advance : Walk slowly forward while maintaining a cleanly dressed formation. Usually the first command issued after the lay-on.

	;On the Break : When the unit commander starts screaming something like "GO GO GO" or "BREAK NOW", you should do what you were told to do.		;On the Break : When the unit commander starts screaming something like "GO GO GO" or "BREAK NOW", you should do what you were told to do 'on the break'. For example, "We'll advance slowly and on the break flank right."

	;Flank Right/Left: Run around the enemy line in the direction indicated. If correctly executed, the flank maneuver allows many people on your side to attack few people on the enemy side. See [[Numerical Superiority at Point of Contact]]		;Flank Right/Left: Run around the enemy line in the direction indicated. If correctly executed, the flank maneuver allows many people on your side to attack few people on the enemy side. See [[Numerical Superiority at Point of Contact]]

	;Slide Right/Left: The whole unit should step to the side until told to stop. Usually ~~use~~ before the fight.		;Slide Right/Left: The whole unit should step to the side until told to stop. Usually used before the fight.

	;Oblique Right/Left: Each person walks diagonally forward. This is a combination of Slow Advance and Slide Right/Left. The shield wall remains parallel to it's starting line-up.		;Oblique Right/Left: Each person walks diagonally forward. This is a combination of Slow Advance and Slide Right/Left. The shield wall remains parallel to it's starting line-up.

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			A selection of commands that might be used in an SCA [[war]].

	;Dress the Line : The people on the shield wall should reposition so that the front is straight. This positioning helps maintain unit cohesion and allows teammates to guard each other's flanks.		;Dress the Line : The people on the shield wall should reposition so that the front is straight. This positioning helps maintain unit cohesion and allows teammates to guard each other's flanks.

Tomislaus: Category:Combat

2005-08-11T20:16:33Z

Category:Combat

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			[[Category:Combat]]

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	;Refuse the Right/Left: The indicated side should fall back in an orderly fashion. They are refusing to be flanked.		;Refuse the Right/Left: The indicated side should fall back in an orderly fashion. They are refusing to be flanked.

			;Reform "Unit Name": Calls all members of your named unit to find their teammates and reassemble.


			Typical Commands for a short battle:
			"On the break, flank right"
			"Dress the Line"
			'Lay-On!'
			"Slow advance"
			"Ready . . Go!"
			whack Whack Whack
			"Reform Drunkards!"

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;Dress the Line : The people on the shield wall should reposition so that the front is straight. This positioning helps maintain unit cohesion and allows teammates to guard each other's flanks.

;Slow Advance : Walk slowly forward while maintaining a cleanly dressed formation. Usually the first command issued after the lay-on.

;On the Break : When the unit commander starts screaming something like "GO GO GO" or "BREAK NOW", you should do what you were told to do.

;Flank Right/Left: Run around the enemy line in the direction indicated. If correctly executed, the flank maneuver allows many people on your side to attack few people on the enemy side. See [[Numerical Superiority at Point of Contact]]

;Slide Right/Left: The whole unit should step to the side until told to stop. Usually use before the fight.

;Oblique Right/Left: Each person walks diagonally forward. This is a combination of Slow Advance and Slide Right/Left. The shield wall remains parallel to it's starting line-up.

;Echelon Right/Left: The person farthest to the right/left starts advancing. The next person follows one step later. The next 1 step later still. The resulting shield wall is on a diagonal but the direction of movement is forward.

;Wheel Right/Left: The line should pivot. Unfortunately this command is not clear. It does not say whether the right should advance or fall back. See Flank Right/Left and Refuse the Right/Left.

;Refuse the Right/Left: The indicated side should fall back in an orderly fashion. They are refusing to be flanked.