The U-Cohort

A standard U-Cohort look like this:

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

• 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

• 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.