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.
Begg Retainer Begg retainers are used if final setting of the occlusion and tooth position are required. A standard Begg design includes a wire arch (labial bow), with adjustment loops at canines, closely contoured to the second molars. Small support wires can be used between the canines. They are also a very popular form of post-treatment orthodontic retainer. The custom-made device is designed to hold the teeth in their final, post-treatment position, after fixed orthodontic brackets have been removed. Rationale Post-orthodontic treatment retention Minor tooth movements/adjustments can be achieved