Formation

Forming. Formation. Geological formation. J ormation of troops. (Not used of “unit” or “formation” in the British sense). ’Training, formation (e.g., of good instructors, making-up (of a train). Formation dense. Closely ma ed, dense formation.— Formation ouverte. Spaced grouping. Open formation.— Formation de ras semble ment. A embly formation.— Formation d’évolution. Mancuyre formation.—Formation d’approche. Jormation during the approach march.— Formation de combat. Formation after deployment. (Formerly) standard attack formation of infantry drill_—Formation d’a aut. Formation of a ault—Formation de revue (de défilé). Formation in which reviewing officer is received (march-past formation). [p.258]