The Cimmerians rely on a common terminology for standard and unified
tactics. Cimmerian team work is based on certain Core Tactics, and
every Cimmerian is under obligation and duty to memorize these tactics
before attending each operation.
Everyone has seen plans of
movement and attack fail or succeed on the cohesion of the combatant
unit. What are the basic forms that are used by Cimmerians to maximize
success and minimize losses?
The basic Cimmerian formation is the Fire Team Wedge:
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.