Talk:World 3/@comment-72.208.228.69-20140414220639

Line Ahead is almost always best, notwithstanding unconventional maps like 1-5 or 5-3. There is a huge difference between one shotting an enemy with the 100% modifier of Line Ahead and not one shotting with the 80% modifier of Double Line. 3-3 Damage from enemy carriers in the bombing phase is pretty negligible even in Line ahead, so there isn't  much benefit to the higher AA stat of the other formations.

Since 3-3 forces you to bring carriers, I use 4 CV's to maintain the air superiority stat you need for node I (237, keep in mind you will lose planes on the way, so aim for ~243) while still having good bombing phase damage and hitting firepower caps on all carriers.