Another opinion is that Homer was heir to an unbroken tradition of oral epic poetry reaching back some 500 years into Mycenaean times. The case is set out in The Singer of Tales by Albert B. Lord, citing earlier work by folklorist and mythographer Milman Parry.
Stationary Formations. There are two security formations used when the vehicles are not moving: herringbone and coil. Herringbone. The herringbone (Figure 7-7) is used to disperse the platoon when traveling in the column formation.It maybe used during air attacks or when the platoon must stop during movement.his formation is used when enemy contact is possible. The column of wedges (Figure 7-3) is one of the most frequently used platoon movement formations. It allows for optimum flexibility, security, and good command and control. It is best employed when traveling or traveling overwatch conditions are warranted.
Hagedorn needle. Also called the sailmaker's needle, this is a large needle with an eye for sewing up the body after the autopsy is finished. The stitching is similar to that used on the outer covering of baseballs. Heavy twine, which is much coarser than suture, is used for the procedure. Rib cutters. These look like small pruning shears and are used to cut through the ribs prior to lifting off the chest plate. Some prosectors actually use pruning shears from a hardware store, which are much less expensive.