змейка

English translation: squad file

13:47 Jul 6, 2020
Russian to English translations [PRO]
Military / Defense
Russian term or phrase: змейка
combat formation of red army infantry.

стайка
змейка
цепь
sparta1978
Local time: 15:44
English translation:squad file
Explanation:
This is the definition given by the FBIS Russian-English Military Glossary
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GaryG
Local time: 15:44
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Appreciate the input Gary.
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Summary of answers provided
4S-ing
Joana Neves
4serpentine formation
TechLawDC
4squad file
GaryG
3snake formation
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
3staggered formation
Andrey Kozhushko
Summary of reference entries provided
"S"ing
Turdimurod Rakhmanov

  

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S-ing


Explanation:
I found it here:

https://books.google.ru/books?id=k3XeAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA434&lpg=P...

I hope it helps Also, check the other link I sent.



    https://www.multitran.com/m.exe?l1=2&l2=1&s=змейка&langlist=1
Joana Neves
Portugal
Local time: 19:44
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Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
Notes to answerer
Asker: interesting suggestion, thank you.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Andrey Kozhushko: The first link describes an airforce term.
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serpentine formation


Explanation:
Ref.:
spotterup.com › basic-tactics-diamond-or-serpentine-form...
The Diamond Formation is generally used for moving down hallways; the Serpentine Formation is a relative of the Diamond Formation. The Diamond Formation often transforms into the Serpentine Formation depending on the width of the passageway travelled and if there are obstructions encountered during movement.

TechLawDC
United States
Local time: 15:44
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Asker: Will look into this term further. Thank you

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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
snake formation


Explanation:
боевой порядок "змейка" snake formation
строй "змейка" snake formation
https://www.multitran.com/m.exe?a=3&sc=24&s=змейка&l1=2&l2=1

XVIII Corps
After the First Battle of Passchendaele (12 October) no man's land ran through the middle of Poelcappelle, where a few stones were still standing. From the west, the Langemarck road had almost disappeared and intelligence officers searched shell-holes for foundations to determine the route. Movement to the front line was via 5 mi (8.0 km) of duckboard track; up and down lines had been laid but congestion and German artillery-fire meant constant interruptions to movement. On 12 October, the 55th Brigade of the 18th (Eastern) Division had attacked Poelcappelle in snake formation and been repulsed after every piece of the attackers' equipment containing moving parts had been jammed by mud. Another downpour fell on the night of 12/13 October and some units received no food for two days. Experiments with Canadian Yukon packs, on which 120 lb (54 kg) could be carried, revealed that the lack of footing made them useless. Exchanges of artillery-fire were continuous, increased in severity and on 17 October, German artillery bombarded the 18th (Eastern) Division positions for 15 minutes every hour, from 4:00 a.m. until daybreak.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_of_22_October_1917

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The Battalion assembled on a frontage of 400 yards and at Zero Hour (1.55 a.m.) moved forward to the attack. Companies deployed from a two platoon frontage in snake formation—this method having been adopted owing to the shell torn nature of the ground—and advanced in four waves. "A" and "B" Companies were to capture the first objective, mopping up all occupied points in the way, including the two pill boxes, while "C" and "D" were to "leap-frog" through them, carry the next objective and consolidate.
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/20136/20136-h/20136-h.htm

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 15:44
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PolishPolish
PRO pts in category: 36
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Asker: Strong support on snake with use in popular literature. Thank you

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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
staggered formation


Explanation:
As an option, but this is more of a patrol formation (also known as "шахматный порядок"): the directin of travel is along the "long" side of the formation.

Andrey Kozhushko
Ukraine
Local time: 21:44
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Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in UkrainianUkrainian
PRO pts in category: 4
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Asker: Will look into it Andrey, thank you.

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squad file


Explanation:
This is the definition given by the FBIS Russian-English Military Glossary

GaryG
Local time: 15:44
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Reference comments


17 mins
Reference: "S"ing

Reference information:
This is used in aviation, in this context it will work or not I don't know.

Turdimurod Rakhmanov
Kyrgyzstan
Native speaker of: Native in UzbekUzbek, Native in KirghizKirghiz
PRO pts in category: 32
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Asker: Thanks!

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