Re: [sg] Starting Forces

On 20 Mar 2001, at 13:18, Bell, Brian K (Contractor) wrote:

> I am thinking of getting into Stargrunt. What would be a good force
mix to
> purchase (infantry (reg & PA), not vehicles) to get started?
> 
> I was thinking:
> 18 Rifle
>  3 SAW
>  3 Hvy Support Weapon (HSW) such as PPG or GMS/P
> 12 PA
> 
> This would give a mix of:
> 3 SAW supported Rifle Teams (3 Rifle, 1 SAW)
> 3 HSW supported Rifle Teams (3 Rifle, 1 HSW)
> 3 PA Teams (4 PA)

SG2 squads are normally 8 strong, whilst PA squads are normally 6 
strong. So the mix above gives 3 squads (6 rifle, SAW, HSW) of 
regular troops and 2 squads of PA. Most of the TOEs in the SG2 
rulebook have platoons of 4 squads of regulars and 1 of PA.

Squads of just 4 are a bit light on firepower if armed with normal 
rifles, okay if armed with rifle/grenade launchers. But they lack the 
ability to split of a useful detachment.

I'll leave it to others to argue whether the morale and confidence 
rules favour 4 or 8 man squads. ;-)

	Steve

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