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Re: [SG] [DS] Mr. Atkinson's feedback :)

From: Oerjan Ohlson <oerjan.ohlson@t...>
Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2002 18:35:56 +0200
Subject: Re: [SG] [DS] Mr. Atkinson's feedback :)

TomB wrote:

>1) John, what's a reasonable separation for two platoons of IFVs (part
of 
>the same infantry
>company) on the move?

"Wide enough apart that a single closed sheaf cannot cover both
platoons" 
is generally considered to be a good idea...

>5) Why would you want to close assault a tank
>unit with infantry in DS2? If you force the unit to
>make a reaction test, they may withdraw. This
>gives you the position for free. Plus you may
>not have IAVR equipped troops. (Militia, irregs, etc).

Even irregulars and militia are very likely to have IAVRs. Think "RPG-7"
- 
the standard heavy weapon of the Afghani mujahideen, the weapon that 
(allegedly with slight modifications to the grenade fuses) brought down
a 
number of helicopters over Mogadishu, etc... you don't get much more 
"irregular militia" than the Somali gangs :-/

Later,

Oerjan
oerjan.ohlson@telia.com

"Life is like a sewer.
  What you get out of it, depends on what you put into it."


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