c. Vee Formation (Figure 15-4). PROS: Requires a relatively small landing area; allows rapid deployment of forces to the front; restricts suppressive fire of inboard gunners. CONS: Presents some difficulty in pre positioning loads. Figure 15-4. VEE FORMATION d. Echelon Left or Right Formation (Figure 15-5). PROS: Allows rapid deployment of forces to the flank; allows unrestricted suppressive fire by gunners. CONS: Requires a relatively long, wide landing area; presents some difficulty in pre positioning loads. Figure 15-5. ECHELON LEFT/ ECHELON RIGHT FORMATION