Tip: Set Direct Fire Target Vs Fire Weapons at Target

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An additional benefit of using the "W" key, is that the attacking unit is more often able to got off an additional shot, if needed, resulting in a kill; whereas, a suppressed unit will often miss and suffer damage if the player uses the "F" key.

For AFVs, using the "W" key enables the unit to keep it's hull orientation while traversing the turret; this is especially helpful when engaging multiple targets. Furthermore, using the "W" key will help perserve the unit's main gun (120mm, etc) ammo. Example, using the main gun engaging an infantry squad at 100m, when an M240 CMG would do the job, is one or two less shots that maybe needed against an enemy tank or fortification in a later turn.

So, the take away is to exercise patience so as to engage targets wisely with appropriate fire.