Multiple Orders possible?

[Seydlitz69]

Is it possible to give more then one order to a Unit? Iam thinkin of let's say a Infantry Battalion. I want it to move in a column around some woods and then at the FUP I want it to spread out in line formation and attack. Can I give these orders in one sequence or do I have to give the Move order and then the attack order?

[MarkShot]

The formation commands for an attack order apply to the reorg and assault phases of the order, and not to move phase (travel from where they are to the FUP).

In general all orders accommodate moving and some action upon arrival except for fire and bombard.

If you do just a move, I believe you can set a formation for the movement. However, usually you don't specify anything and you get column unless they come under fire. Then they may decide on their own to deploy into a formation.

I hope that helps.

[JaguarUSF]

Select "attack," hold down shift and click on the forming-up place (FUP), release shift, click on the attack location. Done!

[simovitch]

ORIGINAL: Seydlitz69
Can I give these orders in one sequence or do I have to give the Move order and then the attack order?

You can only give one order, but your tac AI will usually do what you describe automatically, i.e. move in column to the FUP before attacking.