01-29-2006, 10:29 AM
slingers were skirmisers and most commands are in regards to their positioning.
AKROVOLISTES PROSO = skirmishers forward.
They pass through open hoplite ranks to harash the enemy and they are recalled by the trumpet.
other commands
ΦYΛΑΞΙΣ-Filaxis = cover with shield
ETOIMOI = be ready for preparation
The command to shoot is BAΛETE=VALETE! (from BOΛH= shot (ballistics!))
The commadt to the trumpeteer to recall them is ANAKΛHΣΙΣ=ANAKLISIS.
When on the march or in the camp the drill commads:
ΣΤΟΙΧΟΙΘΕΙΤΕ-Stichithite = dress ranks
-Empros trochadin marsh = on the double!
ΜΕΤΑΒΟΛΗ-Metavoli = About face.
ΕΝΑ ΑΡΙΣΤΕΡΟ-Ena aristero = one left - strike down left foot when marching.
ΤΟYΣ ΖYΓΟYΣ ΛYΣΑΤΕ-Tous zigous lisate = Dismissed - turn right, strike left foot and break ranks.
ΣΙΩΠΗΣΑΤΕ-Siopisate = Be silent
AKROVOLISTES PROSO = skirmishers forward.
They pass through open hoplite ranks to harash the enemy and they are recalled by the trumpet.
other commands
ΦYΛΑΞΙΣ-Filaxis = cover with shield
ETOIMOI = be ready for preparation
The command to shoot is BAΛETE=VALETE! (from BOΛH= shot (ballistics!))
The commadt to the trumpeteer to recall them is ANAKΛHΣΙΣ=ANAKLISIS.
When on the march or in the camp the drill commads:
ΣΤΟΙΧΟΙΘΕΙΤΕ-Stichithite = dress ranks
-Empros trochadin marsh = on the double!
ΜΕΤΑΒΟΛΗ-Metavoli = About face.
ΕΝΑ ΑΡΙΣΤΕΡΟ-Ena aristero = one left - strike down left foot when marching.
ΤΟYΣ ΖYΓΟYΣ ΛYΣΑΤΕ-Tous zigous lisate = Dismissed - turn right, strike left foot and break ranks.
ΣΙΩΠΗΣΑΤΕ-Siopisate = Be silent
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