Squad 44

Squad 44

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Logistic For Dummies (Still true but not Updated)
By Ehrenfranz
Everything You have to know to play as the logistics leader. This is from the release Version. Most principles still apply, but this is NOT UP TO DATE
   
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Basic Tasks
Follow these 3 basic rules ALWAYS:

#1 Use your microphone! This is essential for any kind of squadleader.

#2 Listen to your Platoon Commander! If he tells you to do something, do it, or at tell him, why you can't or won't follow his orders.

#3 Always keep the construction trucks safe! Without a construcion truck you are useless.




On attack your job is to:

1. Build FOBs (Forward Operation Base) so your team can spawn! You can to this as the squad leader by having a more than half full construction truck nearby and pressing T. From here you choose Buildings (Top right) and then the FOB.

2.Build Repair stations! This is essential to the armored section to repair themselfes close to the front.

3.Build mortars! Ask the other squadleaders or the commander where they need mortar support and support your infantry. Using the "PS mortar calculator" App or an online variant is recommended for maximum efficiency. Don't forget that you get 1-2 free mortars close to each FOB you build. So use them!
To make finding your FOB by sound harder it's recommended to place them as far from the FOB as possible.




On defense your job is to:

1.Build fortifications! Go to the objective that is goig to get attacked next and use sandbags, barbed wire, stationary machine guns, barricades and hedgehogs to make your team's job of defending easier. Try never to have direct contact with the enemy because of basic rule #3.
Never forget: It's impossible to be "done fortifying". There is always something you can improve!

2.Place ammo crates for your team! Do this on every main objective you come by. Your team will thank you.

Controls
G - Command channel
B - Squad channel
T - Marker / Building
F - Enter / Leave Truck / Flip / Refill on main base
E - Start engine
Numpad 0-9 - Contact a specific Squadleader

The rest should be intuitive.
Basic Tactics and Tips
1. Always have the two trucks refilling in oppsite cycles, so you always have one on the objective to build with.

2. Use a mix of barricades and sandbags so the cover varies in height. This is essential for good cover.

3. Build your FOBs in covered positions like forests or barns.

4. Always place machineguns in barricades for covered sides.

5. Build the free stuff you can build around FOBs.

6. Never let an emty truck stay on the building site. Get a squad member to refill it ASAP.

7. Ask the other squadleaders what they need.

8. Don't forget that your mortars have smoke-shells. These are often more effective at supporting your team than HE-shells.
Anything missing?
If you have any questions or something you think would help others, leave it in the comments and I'll add it for future readers. :)
17 Comments
immortan JAK 26 Feb @ 5:18am 
something to add, if you put the radio next to the fob you are wasting time and resources
immortan JAK 31 Oct, 2022 @ 3:52am 
something about land mine placement would be nice, like specific areas on each map that are ripe for mining
Matthew Spindler 4 Nov, 2021 @ 11:21pm 
if you are building mortars off of a FOB build them as far away as possible.
Takko Supreme 19 Apr, 2020 @ 7:02am 
YES
Varg's Wholesome Smile 3 Feb, 2020 @ 5:23pm 
Also link the calculator directly for mortars

https://psmc.ende.pro/
Varg's Wholesome Smile 3 Feb, 2020 @ 5:22pm 
I would add, that NUMPAD 0, is the direct line to the commander, and NUMPAD 1-9 are the different squads. Using G to spam the command chat is incredibly annoying and most things can be accomplished with direct communication to either the SL around you, or directly with the camera.
BeringTom 18 Dec, 2019 @ 10:01am 
on attack:
Rule 4, never place mortars next to FOBs, people just follow the sounds back to the FOB and find it
Snow_7c 19 Nov, 2018 @ 6:43am 
First of all, a "Dummies" has to learn which keys to use for each thing, not just the one to Speak.
You imagine the conversation:
Soldier "Commander whose keys are to build a barricade"
Commander "who taught you in training camp?"
Soldier "where is that sir"
Commander "to clean soldier latrines"
Soldier "LOL"
MrDaviD 28 Sep, 2018 @ 3:22am 
Nice work, there's been an update v1.0.91. You may wish to update the guide. Good luck!
Meresti 11 Sep, 2018 @ 5:52pm 
Good job comrade !