1. A specific arrangement or organization of military personnel in groups for tactical, strategic, or ceremonial purposes
The soldiers moved into troop formation before the parade began.
Os soldados se posicionaram em formação de tropas antes do desfile começar.
2. The structured deployment of armed forces in a particular geometric pattern to optimize combat effectiveness or maintain discipline
The general ordered a tight troop formation to advance through the valley.
O general ordenou uma formação compacta de tropas para avançar pelo vale.