Rune Iversen -> (11/24/2001 6:04:00 AM)
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Originally posted by Zorfwaddle: While in defensive scenarios/battles, what are some good tactics for recon units to use? For example, my core forces have a number of scout sections (Im the USA), two platoons of cavalry, and two platoons of Rangers who used to be scout sections. Should I attempt a penetration with these units to locate arty or have them hold position near my front lines to detect advancing enemy units? In my last battle, one platoon of cavalry was successful in a penetration action with knocked out a number of enemy AA/AT weapons (Italian 37mm/20mm guns). The rest of my recce units had little or no job to do.
Well, it depends on the terrain, your opponent and the rest of your core force. Generally I would try to keep the scout teams to man OPīs, watching over suspected enemy routes of advance. Having observed where the enemy is coming from, will allow you to call in artillery fire, while you manouver/emplace your force to meet him.
The cavalry can either be used to man an OP, as a local reserve or if you are feeling lucky you can try to sneak them past the enemy to cause mayhem .
As for the rangers, use them to infiltrate near suspected enemy arty or C3I installations in order to cause havoc in his rear areas, pulling his attention away from the front line. If you are feeling frisky here, you can even use them to infiltrate the dead ground between you, allowing them to ambush his advance (perhaps you can even fool him into thinking that you are counter attacking )
If you need further help on tactics, I can recommend Larry Holts excellent "Tactics-Guide", available from "The ARMOR site"
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