1. An organized arrangement of military troops or personnel in a specific pattern or structure for tactical or ceremonial purposes
The soldiers marched in a tight military formation.
Os soldados marchavam em uma formação militar cerrada.
2. A specific grouping or positioning of military units designed to maximize defensive or offensive capability
The commander ordered the troops into a defensive military formation.
O comandante ordenou as tropas para uma formação militar defensiva.
3. An arranged pattern of aircraft, ships, or vehicles for coordinated military action
The fighter jets flew in a V-shaped military formation.
Os caças voavam em uma formação militar em forma de V.