rocketman Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I don't quite understand the HQ Support unit and how to make the best use of it. Should I consider it an intermediary between HQ and Squads for C2 purposes or more or less like a fighting unit, keeping your HQ safe? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword56 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I have the same question. But one thing I notice is that American HQ support units have lots of ammo, bazooka, bazooka ammo, etc., on them. So they seem to be very useful for resupply or getting an AT weapon where you need it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akd Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 They contain the XO. If the HQ is destroyed, the XO will form a new HQ. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyBucket Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 The US HQ support units don't contain the XO, or at least there is a seperate XO unit for most formations. I think it contains the First Shirt and various clerks, RTOs and runners. I've used them as an extra AT team with a Bazooka acquired from a Jeep, in trail behind the advance to administer buddy aid and salvage key weapons, a large scout team, and even as FO's in a pinch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Savage Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I use it to guard HQ unit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatmasta Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I have used them as relay stations for onboard mortars. If they have a radio just plant them near your tubes and you should be able to have your spotter anywhere. And I think I used them in one game so that mortar section hq was beside the mortars with radio, company hq a little bit further with radio and the Xo team close to the front near a platoon hq without a radio and that platoon hq was able to call support from those mortars. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akd Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 The US HQ support units don't contain the XO, or at least there is a seperate XO unit for most formations. I think it contains the First Shirt and various clerks, RTOs and runners. I've used them as an extra AT team with a Bazooka acquired from a Jeep, in trail behind the advance to administer buddy aid and salvage key weapons, a large scout team, and even as FO's in a pinch. You are correct. The "HQ Support" team in the parachute rifle company does not contain the XO (asst leader) of the company. Unit I was thinking of is "1st Team - HQ Support" in the Rifle Company Weapons Platoon. This does include the platoon's assistant leader and will form a new HQ if the HQ is destroyed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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