An echelon formation (/ˈɛʃəlɒn, ˈeɪʃlɒ̃/) is a (usually military) formation in which its units are arranged diagonally. Each unit is stationed behind and...

Look up Echelon or echelon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Echelon may refer to: A level formation A level or rank in an organization, profession,...

to organise the shock armies into two echelon formations. The first was to be the tactical breakthrough echelon, composed of several rifle corps. These...

typically observed to fly in V-shaped formations or J-shaped formations, the latter commonly known as echelon. The first study to attempt to quantify...

addition to the field forces, lines of communication and home rear echelon formation signs are also shown. Armies and Corps used the pre-existing scheme...

Holding attack Basic principles Mutual support (e.g., by crossfire) Echelon formation All round defence Force dispersal Fighting withdrawal Booby traps...

progressively further to the right and rear of the proceeding column, in an Echelon formation. The Theban center and right were held back, screened by skirmishers...

in position while this formation is being used. Column Echelon Herringbone Line Skirmish Square Staggered column V formation Vanguard Wedge and inverted...

with the African troops on their flanks in echelon formation. It is believed that the purpose of this formation was to break the forward momentum of the...

confident and reliable enough to operate in separate dispersed units, the echelon formation may be adopted. That can take different forms with either equally...