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Linebattle Commands
« on: January 27, 2013, 07:58:30 pm »
I am starting up this thread for new regiment leaders and to tell them what commands most people use in linebattles.


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Rapid Reformation =
first guy behind the officer goes on his left, 2nd guy on his right, 3rd left 4th right, etc. with rapid reformation u will make a line quickly
Right wheel =
officer is on the right of the line, turns a bit, when the order is given line turns right and ends up on the left of the officer
Left wheel =
same as right wheel but on the left. line turns left ending up on the right of the officer.
Forward March:
The line follows you
Halt:
The line stops moving
Right Face:
The line turns 90 degrees to the right
Left Face:
Same as right face but to the left
About face:
180 turn
Wheel to face!
The soldiers wheel to face the enemy, or whatever the officer wants them to face, which he then has to specify, i.e. "wheel to face the yellow tree". Can be appended to a "Halt!" command to deploy a column into line, the default direction for this then is wheeling out to the left.
After the wheeling movement, the soldiers dress right should the line have become disordered.
Dress - left!
The soldiers, except the leftmost one, who maintains his position, all move to the left to remove gaps in the line. They also straighten the line or re-align facing slightly if necessary during this movement.
Dress - right!
The soldiers, except the rightmost one, who maintains his position, all move to the right to remove gaps in the line. They also straighten the line or re-align facing slightly if necessary during this movement.
Column out - left!
The soldiers move out in column, following the person on their left.
Column out - right!
The soldiers move out in column, following the person on their right.
Prepare to column - right!
The soldiers move forward at an angle, inclined to the right. This command is usually followed by the oder to "Column out right!".
Prepare to column - left!
The soldiers move forward at an angle, inclined to the left This command is usually followed by the oder to "Column out left".
Volley fire
This command initiates volley fire, and is only used before the first volley, as it will remain in effect until countermanded by orders to either "Cease fire!" or "Fire at will!
Present!
Tells the soldiers to take aim. The default for this is the center of the enemy line, and at close range, the enemy  directly opposite the soldier. Unless an enemy line consists of two soldiers only, fire should never be aimed at the person on the edge of a line.
Present - left!
Tells the soldiers to take aim at the left end of the enemy line. The default for this is the 3rd enemy in from the left (roughly).
Present - right!
Tells the soldiers to take aim at the right end of the enemy line. The default for this is the 3rd enemy in from the right (roughly).
Fire!
Tells the soldiers to fire their weapons. After they have discharged their weapons, they do not reload.
Reload!
Tells the soldiers to reload their weapons. Movement orders can be issued while reloading.
Fire at will!
Tells the soldiers to fire and reload in their own time. They do this following the basic targetting procedure (as if the order to "Present!" had been given), unless otherwise specified by the commanding officer, and they also try to maintain as high a rate of fire as possible.
Cease Fire!
Ends a "Fire at Will!" order. The soldiers will finish reloading their guns, but not fire them again unless ordered to do so again.
Charge!
Tells the soldiers to move towards the enemy to engage them with the bayonet. Loaded guns may be fired at will if allowed.
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Add all other ones you know please and I will add them up here. Also if there is already a thread like this please link it so I know.
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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2013, 08:00:16 pm »
Tactical blob?

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Re: Linebattle Commands
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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2013, 08:30:21 pm »

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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2013, 09:44:02 pm »
<--- Clearly only commanded one lb :P

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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2013, 11:12:50 pm »
Rapid Reformation = first guy behind the officer goes on his left,
2nd guy on his right, 3rd left 4th right, etc. with rapid reformation u will make a line quickly
right wheel = officer is on the right of the line, turns a bit, when the order is given line turns right and ends up on the left of the officer
left wheel = same as right wheel but on the left. line turns left ending up on the right of the officer

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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2013, 12:25:54 am »
Rapid Reformation = first guy behind the officer goes on his left,
2nd guy on his right, 3rd left 4th right, etc. with rapid reformation u will make a line quickly
right wheel = officer is on the right of the line, turns a bit, when the order is given line turns right and ends up on the left of the officer
left wheel = same as right wheel but on the left. line turns left ending up on the right of the officer
Alright thanks! I will add that to the top part of this thread.

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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2013, 12:26:52 am »
My favorite is "Flying V B******!!"


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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2013, 12:30:42 am »
Here's a basic list we have used since 2004, might help a bit: Too lazy to add the rest we use, but it's a good start:

(Copy pasted from our forums)
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Advance!

Tells the soldiers to move forward in a straight line.


Advance by the march!

Tells the soldiers to move forward in a straight line while using the walk key.


Halt!

Stops any movement the soldiers are currently performing. Once they stop, they will re-establish a close-order line as quickly as possible, the default for this is dressing to the centre. However, the old way of halting and forming to the commander may also be used if the order for it has been given.
If circumstances permit, and the line has become disordered, soldiers will also attempt to return to their proper place in the line. This is generally not feasible in combat, where the standard procedure of going on the end with the Sgt. will be used.


Wheel to face!

The soldiers wheel to face the enemy, or whatever the officer wants them to face, which he then has to specify, i.e. "wheel to face the yellow tree". Can be appended to a "Halt!" command to deploy a column into line, the default direction for this then is wheeling out to the left.
After the wheeling movement, the soldiers dress right should the line have become disordered.


Dress - left!

The soldiers, except the leftmost one, who maintains his position, all move to the left to remove gaps in the line. They also straighten the line or re-align facing slightly if necessary during this movement.
If circumstances permit, and the line has become disordered, soldiers will also attempt to return to their proper place in the line. This is generally not feasible in combat, where the standard procedure of going on the end with the Sgt. will be used.


Dress - right!

The soldiers, except the rightmost one, who maintains his position, all move to the right to remove gaps in the line. They also straighten the line or re-align facing slightly if necessary during this movement.
If circumstances permit, and the line has become disordered, soldiers will also attempt to return to their proper place in the line. This is generally not feasible in combat, where the standard procedure of going on the end with the Sgt. will be used.

Note:  "Reform the line!" and "close up!/close the gaps!" can be substituted for the dress commands in combat, leaving it up to the soldiers how to produce the best result. The default is still dressing to the side with the Officers, or, if the line is severely disordered, and it is intended to fire as soon as possible, the default is dressing right.
When speed is of the essence, soldiers will also join next to the Sgt. on the outside, and only be let into the line proper at a later time, when doing so is feasible.


About - face!

The soldiers perform a 180° turn to the right.


Column out - left!

The soldiers move out in column, following the person on their left.

Column out - right!

The soldiers move out in column, following the person on their right.


Prepare to column - right!

The soldiers move forward at an angle, inclined to the right. This command is usually followed by the oder to "Column out right!".


Prepare to column - left!

The soldiers move forward at an angle, inclined to the left This command is usually followed by the oder to "Column out left".


Volley fire

This command initiates volley fire, and is only used before the first volley, as it will remain in effect until countermanded by orders to either "Cease fire!" or "Fire at will!


Present!

Tells the soldiers to take aim. The default for this is the center of the enemy line, and at close range, the enemy  directly opposite the soldier. Unless an enemy line consists of two soldiers only, fire should never be aimed at the person on the edge of a line.


Present - left!

Tells the soldiers to take aim at the left end of the enemy line. The default for this is the 3rd enemy in from the left (roughly).


Present - right!

Tells the soldiers to take aim at the right end of the enemy line. The default for this is the 3rd enemy in from the right (roughly).

Note: When two separate targets are present, Present-left! and Present-right! are to be used to direct fire against the left or right of these targets respectively. Fire will in this case be targetted at the center of each target.

When pointing out targets with the Present-left! and Present-right! commands, these should by default be used for every volley to be so directed.

In certain situations, it might be necessary to point out a target in greater detail, but care should be taken for this to not negatively affect the rate of fire of the troops.


Fire!

Tells the soldiers to fire their weapons. After they have discharged their weapons, they do not reload.


Reload!

Tells the soldiers to reload their weapons. Movement orders can be issued while reloading.


Fire at will!

Tells the soldiers to fire and reload in their own time. They do this following the basic targetting procedure (as if the order to "Present!" had been given), unless otherwise specified by the commanding officer, and they also try to maintain as high a rate of fire as possible.


Cease Fire!

Ends a "Fire at Will!" order. The soldiers will finish reloading their guns, but not fire them again unless ordered to do so again.


Charge!

Tells the soldiers to move towards the enemy to engage them with the bayonet. Loaded guns may be fired at will if allowed.

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« Last Edit: January 28, 2013, 12:38:54 am by MPC »
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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2013, 12:38:00 am »
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Here's a basic list we have used since 2004, might help a bit: Too lazy to add the rest we use, but it's a good start:

(Copy pasted from our forums)

Advance!

Tells the soldiers to move forward in a straight line.


Advance by the march!

Tells the soldiers to move forward in a straight line while using the walk key.


Halt!

Stops any movement the soldiers are currently performing. Once they stop, they will re-establish a close-order line as quickly as possible, the default for this is dressing to the centre. However, the old way of halting and forming to the commander may also be used if the order for it has been given.
If circumstances permit, and the line has become disordered, soldiers will also attempt to return to their proper place in the line. This is generally not feasible in combat, where the standard procedure of going on the end with the Sgt. will be used.


Wheel to face!

The soldiers wheel to face the enemy, or whatever the officer wants them to face, which he then has to specify, i.e. "wheel to face the yellow tree". Can be appended to a "Halt!" command to deploy a column into line, the default direction for this then is wheeling out to the left.
After the wheeling movement, the soldiers dress right should the line have become disordered.


Dress - left!

The soldiers, except the leftmost one, who maintains his position, all move to the left to remove gaps in the line. They also straighten the line or re-align facing slightly if necessary during this movement.
If circumstances permit, and the line has become disordered, soldiers will also attempt to return to their proper place in the line. This is generally not feasible in combat, where the standard procedure of going on the end with the Sgt. will be used.


Dress - right!

The soldiers, except the rightmost one, who maintains his position, all move to the right to remove gaps in the line. They also straighten the line or re-align facing slightly if necessary during this movement.
If circumstances permit, and the line has become disordered, soldiers will also attempt to return to their proper place in the line. This is generally not feasible in combat, where the standard procedure of going on the end with the Sgt. will be used.

Note:  "Reform the line!" and "close up!/close the gaps!" can be substituted for the dress commands in combat, leaving it up to the soldiers how to produce the best result. The default is still dressing to the side with the Officers, or, if the line is severely disordered, and it is intended to fire as soon as possible, the default is dressing right.
When speed is of the essence, soldiers will also join next to the Sgt. on the outside, and only be let into the line proper at a later time, when doing so is feasible.


About - face!

The soldiers perform a 180° turn to the right.


Column out - left!

The soldiers move out in column, following the person on their left.

Column out - right!

The soldiers move out in column, following the person on their right.


Prepare to column - right!

The soldiers move forward at an angle, inclined to the right. This command is usually followed by the oder to "Column out right!".


Prepare to column - left!

The soldiers move forward at an angle, inclined to the left This command is usually followed by the oder to "Column out left".


Volley fire

This command initiates volley fire, and is only used before the first volley, as it will remain in effect until countermanded by orders to either "Cease fire!" or "Fire at will!


Present!

Tells the soldiers to take aim. The default for this is the center of the enemy line, and at close range, the enemy  directly opposite the soldier. Unless an enemy line consists of two soldiers only, fire should never be aimed at the person on the edge of a line.


Present - left!

Tells the soldiers to take aim at the left end of the enemy line. The default for this is the 3rd enemy in from the left (roughly).


Present - right!

Tells the soldiers to take aim at the right end of the enemy line. The default for this is the 3rd enemy in from the right (roughly).

Note: When two separate targets are present, Present-left! and Present-right! are to be used to direct fire against the left or right of these targets respectively. Fire will in this case be targetted at the center of each target.

When pointing out targets with the Present-left! and Present-right! commands, these should by default be used for every volley to be so directed.

In certain situations, it might be necessary to point out a target in greater detail, but care should be taken for this to not negatively affect the rate of fire of the troops.


Fire!

Tells the soldiers to fire their weapons. After they have discharged their weapons, they do not reload.


Reload!

Tells the soldiers to reload their weapons. Movement orders can be issued while reloading.


Fire at will!

Tells the soldiers to fire and reload in their own time. They do this following the basic targetting procedure (as if the order to "Present!" had been given), unless otherwise specified by the commanding officer, and they also try to maintain as high a rate of fire as possible.


Cease Fire!

Ends a "Fire at Will!" order. The soldiers will finish reloading their guns, but not fire them again unless ordered to do so again.


Charge!

Tells the soldiers to move towards the enemy to engage them with the bayonet. Loaded guns may be fired at will if allowed.
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Please spoiler? It is a bit long :P
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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2013, 12:39:13 am »
Done, you should probably do the same with the quote xD
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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2013, 12:44:00 am »
Done, you should probably do the same with the quote xD
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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2013, 12:54:27 am »
Good Thread, been a Cpt for over 8 months in a previous regiment and all the commands here seem solid.

Good job :)
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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2013, 10:33:01 am »
Rapid Reformation =
first guy behind the officer goes on his left, 2nd guy on his right, 3rd left 4th right, etc. with rapid reformation u will make a line quickly

This one is really usefull, I suggest more people use it. Forms line twice as fast

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Re: Linebattle Commands
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2013, 05:50:05 pm »
Mighty duck V formation... Being serious here...


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