Just wanted to see what thoughts were on this tactic and how it relates to CM:SF.
First, I have no military experience just what I have read, so please correct on anything I have said incorrectly.
One of the Tactics the US uses is based on the 3 F's:
1. Find the enemy- recon
2. Fix the enemy in position- supressing
3. Finish the enemy with overwhelming firepower- arty, CAS, more weapons
This appears to have strong merit in the game and I used successfully in mission 1 of campaign. However, with limited resources and it being a game, I am having a harder time applying when it comes to UO.
I am playing airbase which from what I have read is a tough map to begin with. I am wondering how you all use your units to apply tactics of any sort, as well as when and how you have found best to use your infantry.
I have read many posts on how they don't like to use infantry. I am more interested in how you have been successful using them. I am not so concerned about scoring points etc, as much as playing the game as realistic as I can but also keeping it fun.
I cannot figure out when to deploy my infantry without them getting chewed up even when i have been supressing the enemy. Not deploying into a building but for street to street moving or bldg. to bldg. moving I seem to take significant losses. Almost, like I am missing a key ingredient to supressing the enemy.
Overall, I believe the 3Fs make a lot of sense with the game, I just don't know exactly when and how to apply them. Anyone have any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers!