Fireteams in .86

gamapg · 05-18-2009, 07:54 AM

Ok... this post is not a rant, but a cry for help... I'm at a loss at which fireteam should I place my 1 single medic on... should it be on my flanking team or my hvy weap/support team, and which team should I be on?

I just want to be prepared for .86 cause this is gonna have me re-work my fireteam tactics because I usually have 2 fireteams that can advance and do their thing independently because I have 1 medic in each of my fireteam, but in .86 I know that I'll only have 1 medic for my squad, so I'll need some suggestions on how I can make this work.

I don't really want to advance as 1 squad because 1 lmg can really pin you all down and I don't advance as a blob especially in a jungle (OGT) setting, so please be in context that I want your suggestions to be for fireteams Thanks!

Errr... I'm also kinda concerned for my flanking team cause in an urban scenario I'd rather much have my flanking team with iron sights, that was my reason for why I initialy wanted my medic to be with the flanking team, but you guys cleared it up.

What kits can I equip my flanking team if its in a CQB setting just wondering

SkaterCrush · 05-18-2009, 08:14 AM

I'd say for your LMG/heavy weapons team, because they are going to be taking the most amount of fire, especially if your flanking team is doing their jobs right. If they are the enemy shouldn't know you HAVE a flanking team until they're all dead.

Rudd · 05-18-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SkaterCrush

I'd say for your LMG/heavy weapons team,

I would agree with this

1) ur FSG must be maintained or the assault fireteam will get mashed, the FSG is keeping the squad alive

2) ur medic can always move up later if the assault fireteam needs

3) if your medic dies with the assualt fireteam, that could mean game over for the whole squad.

lucky14 · 05-18-2009, 04:55 PM

Keep him near the LMG. Howver, the best system would be a 2 - 2 -2 approach.

Have the LMG and medic near each other (medic covering the back). Then split up the squad into 2 more sides of 2 people. One side goes left, and the other right. Once one side get's into a good position, it opens fire, while the other side moves up, then opens fire. Then the other side moves up. Eventually the MG will move up. The medic will move accordingly if needed.

Skodz · 05-18-2009, 05:38 PM

Should medic be assaulting ennemy or playing defensive and supporting ?

Thats quite an easy answer to me... Support fireteam.

GrimSoldier · 05-19-2009, 01:07 AM

Yea completely agree on having the medic on the support fire team. You don't want your medic running up shooting people and then dying so then your squad is screwed.

Edit: lol yea it was late when i was posting so.

[R-DEV]fuzzhead · 05-19-2009, 05:24 AM

Also with up to 5 minutes to revive a squad member, the priority should be on killing/surpressing the enemy and NOT on immediate revives to exposed wounded...

[R-DEV]OkitaMakoto · 05-19-2009, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by [R-DEV]fuzzhead

Also with up to 5 minutes to revive a squad member, the priority should be on killing/surpressing the enemy and NOT on immediate revives to exposed wounded...

In addition to the threat of reviving a soldier only to have him killed within his 60 second KILLable time. Better to try and clear the enemy out first before reviving unless you are literally running out of guys to do the killing

Always love seeing these threads... reminds me why I love PR

CroCop · 05-19-2009, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky14

Keep him near the LMG. Howver, the best system would be a 2 - 2 -2 approach.

Have the LMG and medic near each other (medic covering the back). Then split up the squad into 2 more sides of 2 people. One side goes left, and the other right. Once one side get's into a good position, it opens fire, while the other side moves up, then opens fire. Then the other side moves up. Eventually the MG will move up. The medic will move accordingly if needed.

useless tactic IMO... this formation can only work if you are defending and need to cover lots of ground. This wont work for flanking even if youre doing it in your dream

Royal_marine_machine · 05-19-2009, 07:52 AM

2 - 2 - 2 is nto only useless, but un nessercary.

3 - 3 is the best, one team fireing on the enemy, the other moving round and flanking.

2 - 2 - 2 is only really usefull if you are contacted from the front while in staggered file.

05-18-2009, 07:54 AM	#1
gamapg Join Date: Mar 2009 Philippines Posts: 9	Fireteams in .86 Ok... this post is not a rant, but a cry for help... I'm at a loss at which fireteam should I place my 1 single medic on... should it be on my flanking team or my hvy weap/support team, and which team should I be on? I just want to be prepared for .86 cause this is gonna have me re-work my fireteam tactics because I usually have 2 fireteams that can advance and do their thing independently because I have 1 medic in each of my fireteam, but in .86 I know that I'll only have 1 medic for my squad, so I'll need some suggestions on how I can make this work. I don't really want to advance as 1 squad because 1 lmg can really pin you all down and I don't advance as a blob especially in a jungle (OGT) setting, so please be in context that I want your suggestions to be for fireteams Thanks! Errr... I'm also kinda concerned for my flanking team cause in an urban scenario I'd rather much have my flanking team with iron sights, that was my reason for why I initialy wanted my medic to be with the flanking team, but you guys cleared it up. What kits can I equip my flanking team if its in a CQB setting just wondering
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05-18-2009, 08:14 AM	#2
SkaterCrush Join Date: Apr 2009 Canada Location: Radelaide, Raustralia Posts: 1,196	Re: Fireteams in .86 I'd say for your LMG/heavy weapons team, because they are going to be taking the most amount of fire, especially if your flanking team is doing their jobs right. If they are the enemy shouldn't know you HAVE a flanking team until they're all dead.
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lucky14 Join Date: Jun 2008 United States of America Location: Tennessee Posts: 146	Re: Fireteams in .86 Keep him near the LMG. Howver, the best system would be a 2 - 2 -2 approach. Have the LMG and medic near each other (medic covering the back). Then split up the squad into 2 more sides of 2 people. One side goes left, and the other right. Once one side get's into a good position, it opens fire, while the other side moves up, then opens fire. Then the other side moves up. Eventually the MG will move up. The medic will move accordingly if needed.

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Skodz Join Date: May 2007 Canada Location: Quebec Posts: 814	Re: Fireteams in .86 Should medic be assaulting ennemy or playing defensive and supporting ? Thats quite an easy answer to me... Support fireteam.

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GrimSoldier Join Date: Jan 2009 Canada Location: Alberta Posts: 171	Re: Fireteams in .86 Yea completely agree on having the medic on the support fire team. You don't want your medic running up shooting people and then dying so then your squad is screwed. Edit: lol yea it was late when i was posting so.
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