03-15-2010, 10:27 AM
I like this mission - lots going on.
Our squad went quite well, with only one casualty (Gum) who unfortunately got turned into Swiss cheese by MG tracer fire from a rogue BMP that flanked us and hosed us from behind with MG fire from about 900m. >
We destroyed our first objective - the fortification no problem, by using a stealthy approach, and excellent covered fire positions with interlocking arcs and coordinated engagement. Luckily we were ready to engage when the other squad initiated.
We moved into the fortified position cleared it and manned some 12.7mm HMGs just as the chopper was taking off. We managed some hits on the chopper but not enough to bring it down. We heard the stinger launch but did not see any impact.
We should have moved into the town quicker but we were kind of pinned with multiple armour contacts in various directions including a MBT, and we were out of AT weapons.
This is where Gum got perforated, and was bleeding heavily, we were way too far from the other squad to get to the medic, and not enough time to apply bandages (if we had any?). He bled out in 20 seconds leaving a big mess. I think he soiled himself too. We managed to flank right (to E) and reach the buildings of the town, and this is where the mission ended because Trotska was KIA.
We probably should have moved quicker into the town after destroying the fortification, and we definately needed to stock up with way more AT weapons, and maybe something heavier to take care of that MBT (like a Jav or Dragon...)
Next time I think I'd split our group into 2 teams, one to destroy the fortification, and one to stealthily infiltrate the town before the action starts. This would mean everyone waiting a bit for them to move into position before engagement.
There was a little bit of desync as the chopper was taking off but not enough to cause any major problems in my opinion.
I'd like to give this mission another crack sometime - it's a cool mission.
Our squad went quite well, with only one casualty (Gum) who unfortunately got turned into Swiss cheese by MG tracer fire from a rogue BMP that flanked us and hosed us from behind with MG fire from about 900m. >
We destroyed our first objective - the fortification no problem, by using a stealthy approach, and excellent covered fire positions with interlocking arcs and coordinated engagement. Luckily we were ready to engage when the other squad initiated.
We moved into the fortified position cleared it and manned some 12.7mm HMGs just as the chopper was taking off. We managed some hits on the chopper but not enough to bring it down. We heard the stinger launch but did not see any impact.
We should have moved into the town quicker but we were kind of pinned with multiple armour contacts in various directions including a MBT, and we were out of AT weapons.
This is where Gum got perforated, and was bleeding heavily, we were way too far from the other squad to get to the medic, and not enough time to apply bandages (if we had any?). He bled out in 20 seconds leaving a big mess. I think he soiled himself too. We managed to flank right (to E) and reach the buildings of the town, and this is where the mission ended because Trotska was KIA.
We probably should have moved quicker into the town after destroying the fortification, and we definately needed to stock up with way more AT weapons, and maybe something heavier to take care of that MBT (like a Jav or Dragon...)
Next time I think I'd split our group into 2 teams, one to destroy the fortification, and one to stealthily infiltrate the town before the action starts. This would mean everyone waiting a bit for them to move into position before engagement.
There was a little bit of desync as the chopper was taking off but not enough to cause any major problems in my opinion.
I'd like to give this mission another crack sometime - it's a cool mission.
Marto