The formation of first units of the line was commenced in May and June 1940.

The Kenya Police is governed by the force standing orders which establishes the formation of various units and their scope of work.

In addition, some units have no driving cabs, and thus must always be included in the middle of a formation of units.

At the same time the formation of new anti-guerrilla units and increased spending on security institutions were announced.

The formation of several units also took place over this time, and many new law enforcement posts were created for day to day operations.

The authorities fought back, which meant a beleaguered police force, and the formation of special units targeting organized crime.

The idea was the formation of units that could better serve their local markets, although later splits were to ensure a successful privatisation.

In battle many formations of hussar units charged 8 - 10 times.

Oddział 6 - Personnel recruitment, selection and training, formation of new units.

An intermediate level, which converts strategy into tactics is the operational level that deals with formations of units.