Olvanan Infantry Tactics Techniques and Procedures at CDET and below
In this section you will find a suite of resources focused on Olvanan Land tactics, from the squad to the Company Detachment (CDET ) level. The Olvanan Marine has been used as the basis for this package, as at the lowest tactical level there is no difference between Olvanan Army and Marine structures, and tactical employment. This resource is ever increasing, and will be added to on a regular basis. If you have a requirement for additional specific tactics, techniques, or procedures please reach out to us via the Contact TASSC link at the bottom of the page, and we will work with you to add them into our production schedule.
Tactics package
The Wedge Formation is a common tactical formation used by Olvanan dismounted infantry that is used frequently as it provides excellent protection to the front and flanks.
The Vee Formation is a common tactical formation used by Olvanan dismounted infantry that provides excellent firepower forward, but also provides good flank protection at the expense of rear protection.
The Line Formation is a tactical formation used by Olvanan dismounted infantry when maximum firepower is needed when assaulting a defended position. It sacrifices flank and rear security and is typically only ever used in conjunction with a larger formation.
The File Formation is a common tactical formation used by Olvanan dismounted infantry when patrolling along narrow tracks or in urban terrain.
The Echelon Formation is a tactical formation used by Olvanan dismounted infantry when the enemy threat is either to the front or a flank, where the opposite flank is covered by a natural barrier, obstacle or friendly forces.
This video provides a description of the elements organic to the Olvanan Marine Company
This video describes how an Olvanan dismounted Platoon occupies a Y-harbour which provides all round protection and enables maximum firepower to bear on likely enemy approaches for an ambush.
This video describes how on Olvanan Recon Squad would conduct a patrol to recce an area of interest. Key aspect of the Recon patrol is the extensive use of unmanned systems in order to reduce detection and exposure of the Recon Squad.
This video describes how an Olvanan Recon Squad would conduct a Break Contact Drill in urban terrain. Key aspects of this drill is the use of autonomous systems to aid in the conduct of the drill.
This video describes how an Olvanan Platoon conducts a Quick Attack. Like most forms of Quick Attacks, it is conducted off the line of march with little to no task organisation prior to commencing offensive actions.
This video details how an Olvanan Company Detachment conducts a Quick Attack. Like the Platoon Quick Attack, it is conducted off the line of march with little to no task reorganisation conducted prior to offensive action.
This video describes how an Olvanan Battalion Detachment conducts a deliberate attack using complex envelopment. Key aspect of this attack is that each force element is task organised for a specific role and that the envelopment occurs along multiple flanks.
This video describes an Olvanan dismounted Recon Squad actions on contact.
This video describes the Olvanan Squad Delay Battle Position that can be utilised in larger simple or complex battle positions. The emphasis of these battle positions is concealment and protection.
This video describes how an Olvanan Squad utilises a traditional continuous trench battle position in defence. Traditional continuous trench battle positions are designed to delay the enemy but also providing protection and concealment for the defending force.
This video describes the Olvanan Marine in detail including his equipment and training and recruitment
This video describes how an Olvanan dismounted Platoon conducts a break contact drill in response to an unexpected or overwhelming force in open terrain.
This video provides a description of the composition and equipment of the Olvanan Marine Squad and Platoon
Relevant resources
The list of related resources is listed below
