Where and how didthe centurion fought?

by jukazecajou

Hello all, So when a roman century clashed against opponent, i understand the centurion was yelling encouragements and orders to his troops. They are fighting in a tight formation so where do he stand. I've seen reenactments where he was just a bit away from the formation, like napoleon era officiers commanding a shooting line, but wouldn't he be an easy target for javelins and throws? And what about his standard's bearers?

Dinocrocodile

Not to discourage further answers, but there are a few answers to similar questions in the FAQ on ancient warfare especially this answer by /u/Tylzen and /u/Astrogator.