From: Thomas Barclay <Thomas.Barclay@s...>
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 13:47:47 -0400
Subject: fireteams/squads and marine carriers
Fireteams/Squads: Yes Brian, when I say QUALITY inches, I mean 1 range band equivalent. You have the right of it. This means two fireteams of vets operate better than two fireteams of greens in terms of integrity distance. Note: In conversations with Allan offline about how to avoid "commander-at- the-back" syndrome, one thought that has occurred to me is making the 6" auto transfer radius be QUALITY inches. Marine Carriers: Brigade makes an NI Assault Carrier or something like that. It's like a half-flatop and looks like it would carry lots of troops and be able to launch 4-6 assault shuttles (which you can also buy!) from the deck at once. I'm using it as part of my NI "force projection" squadron - 1 BB, 2 CE, 2 DDE, 1 CVA, 1 Assault ship. This force can deploy independently, has enough firepower to take on small garrison forces and protect the assault ship, and can put down a formation of light battalion of commandos on a target quickly.