Re: [sg] platoon stuff and combat engineers

> > Who brings these guys ammo/food/water/etc??  There's
> > got to be a logistical structure.

Beth said:
> Yep, though I have a feeling it will be smaller than the logistical
> structure of more conventional forces you guys have devised as there
is much
> more self sufficiency involved here (and smaller ammo sizes etc).
Though I
> realise (based on effects in ancient campaigns) that that may mean I
could
> pay heavily if an opponent opts for environmental/slash and burn
tactics.

I take it you don't mean that your units are more self
sufficient--that would imply a larger logistics capacity than a
conventional unit.  I presume you mean that the locals are
self-sufficient and you'll get your food, water, fuel, machinegun
ammo, guided missiles and so forth from the farmers in the area?  Even
so, you'll need to have your logistics team do the foraging--your
combat troops will be busy, and even if they weren't, foraging slows