The Augmented Skirmish Line overcomes the problem of the excessively large span of control involved in the standard skirmish line with one leader. The augmented skirmish line divides the entire group of police officers into smaller element groups. Each group has an element leader. The overall leader is called the Alpha leader and gives commands to the element leaders. This approach provides improved command and control of the skirmish line. The Tango Team provides an alternative approach when a crowd becomes unruly and starts throwing objects at the police. Tango stands for Tactically Aggressive and Necessary Gambit of Options. The Tango Team has eight members. They can remain out of sight behind the skirmish line. When they are needed, the skirmish line opens. The team goes through and makes a wedge formation. The team then essentially dances with the crowd. The leader identifies individual targets and communicates through tactical communication equipment that includes throat microphones and molded earpieces. The team can use any of four levels of force. These range from a bullhorn to sound/flash diversionary devices coupled with the firing of baton rounds and beanbags at individuals in the crowd. These two added options can help prevent either overreactions or underreactions by police involved in riot control. Figures and photographs