Mobile Suit Organisation

Throughout the operational history of the ESPF and Praetoriani, mobile suits have been organised into various formations for optimised tactical purposes.

Platoon
Two mobile suits form a Platoon, which are usually deployed in large numbers over a wide area for perimeter defence. In some case matches are dispatched through re-entry capsules, though more often this is for reconnaissance purposes.

Contingent/Flight
Groups of three or four mobile suits are referred to as a Contingent (for ground based-machines) or Flight (for space or flight-capable machines). Flights are the second-most common unit formations deployed on the battlefield, entire flights can also be simultaneously deployed via re-entry capsules. The Eurasia Spetsnaz Mobile Suit Division was known for deploying contingents of special forces machines behind enemy lines.

Squadron
The most common formation size deployed is a five to twelve unit called a Squadron. Squadrons are the most common formations used in combat, the 22nd Peacekeeper Team, 26th Peacekeeper Team and Aeon Squad are all notable units with a squadron of mobile suits assigned to them.

Battalion
Large-scale operations involving direct combat may involve Battalions, consisting of thirteen to thirty six machines. Battalions are usually only deployed for large-scale operations or defence of high-priority targets.

Regiment/Wing
The largest formation is known as a Regiment or Wing, and can field a maximum of 108 machines. A Wing is only used in cases where a huge amount of firepower would be needed and is usually reserved for major combat operations during wartime.