Well I figured it out. After finding out about MajorH view on messy DRM copy protections, I decided to give it a try and support him. Boy was that a good decision
TacOps is unusually easy to get into and the tactical AI is way better then I expected. I started out with Team Savage and had to try it three times before winning. I didn't do the tut (yet) but I'm no wargaming n00b either. Hot damn the M1A1 kicks butt in this sim. At least until OPFOR flanked me with ATGM units *DOH*
Overall, great wargame! I salute you MajorH.