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Originally Posted by iCaMpWiThAWP
yeah, but your pioneer unit is probably size 1, so it would reveal you positions, also, can regular troops clear mines?
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This is certainly a command decision, for myself I would have my Recce units under armour anyway, move to a safe spot to unload near the area to be recon'd then move the scouts into the area, and then the Engineers to begin the clearing, likely after smoking the area or hopefully in a area out of sight. (Not likely if the opponent is human).
The other method is a mounted recce with a mounted Engineer Response team / Asset. Always with these type of missions danger is high. Having several teams play decoy from the real breach location should be helpful as well. Having preplanned fire missions ready to hit the likely areas overwatching the obstacle would advised if possible. An assault against a prepared enemy is most vulnerable at this point in the attack. Planning should also include a Plan B and even C resource dependent of course.
Larger Unit assaults have more available to carry out careful planning. Smaller Unit actions tend to be come as you are. IMHO (in my humble opinion)
Assault actions against higher Tech Enemies make for more problems to contend with as well. Having the enemy drop minelets on your nicely created breach with your Armoured Spearhead passing though can simply ruin you day!!!
All and all as in real life mines really suck!!!
Bob out
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