====== The U-Cohort ======

===== The Basic Formation =====
A standard U-Cohort look like this: 

{{:en:theoretisches:standart_formation03_v1.8_en.svg?nolink|Schematic representation: Cohort Basic Formation}}


**R** = reserve and runner \\
**K** = command \\
**L** = long weapon (spears / daneaxes)\\
**O** = shield-people (axes / one-handed spears / swords)\\

**blue** = regular group\\
**gray** = (sub)command
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==== Things this formation can achieve =====

  * faster group movement speed
  * easy way of adressing the cohorts: compact groups and a clearly distinguishable command in front of it
  * easily keep up a rearguard during open movement
  * limited field of operation for the reserves

==== Things to keep in mind ====
  * During the preparation time each cohort's commander should get his commands from the army's commander while an experienced fighter organizes the cohort. This can save a considerable amount of time in trainings.
  * Shortly before enganging the opponent the commander moves to a position next to, within or behind the group.