Figure 7-2.-Billet slip.following basic terms used to describe positionswithin a formation:ELEMENT: An individual, squad, section,platoon, company, or other unit that is part ofa larger unit.FORMATION: An arrangement of elementsin line, in column, or in any other prescribedmanner.RANK or LINE: A formation of elements orpersons abreast or side by side.FILE or COLUMN: A formation of elementsor persons placed one behind the other.FLANK: The extreme right or left of a unit,either in line or in column. The element on theextreme right or left of the rank. A direction ata right angle to the direction an element or aformation is facing.DISTANCE: Within ranks, the space betweenthe chest of one person and the back of the personahead. Distance between ranks is 40 inches.INTERVAL: Normally, one arm’s lengthmeasured between individuals from shoulder toshoulder.GUIDE: The individual on whom a formationor element regulates its alignment. The guide isusually positioned to the right.PACE: The length of a full step (30 inches formen and 24 inches for women).Figure 7-3.-Basic formation.7-3
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