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5-113. Infantry leaders may choose to centrally locate the tanks in their formation (see figure 5-14, page 5-36) when—
- Flexibility is desired.
- The enemy location is unknown.
- There is a high threat of dismounted enemy antitank teams.
- The ability to mass the fires of the combat vehicles quickly in all directions is desired.

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