Radio Operator

Description
Two SMG infantry and a radio operator capable of calling in artillery strikes using signal flares. Effectively identical between all nations.

Usage
Although it has a limited range and long reload, the radio operator’s signal gun can reliably destroy almost any enemy in the game, making it equally effective against vehicles, infantry and emplacements. Crawl in carefully with just the operator to avoid being spotted (use the escorts and other infantry to spot threats rather than Immediately engaging them) and fire directly at the target. Note: Do not shoot into water or at buildings or rubble; the ‘pellets’ must land either on solid ground or on enemy units to trigger.

If your operator dies and the corpse is intact, ensure that you try to retrieve the equipment, as any soldier can use the signal gun and flares. Make sure to highlight ground items to find the gun on the ground. If you kill an operator, make sure to either destroy or steal the items so your opponent can’t use it again!

As the Commonwealth, a very effective strategy (that is likely to draw ire from your opponents) is to equip a Saboteur with the radio operator’s equipment. The Saboteur’s overwhelmingly good stealth and respectable health pool allow him to take nearly any position he wants, even going behind enemy lines to destroy enemy rear guards or artillery. Your unit is effectively undetectable while prone in a bush. Make sure to hold your fire!

SMG Infantry

 * Thompson
 * M61
 * N73 AT
 * Smoke Grenade
 * Bandage
 * Helmet

Radio Operator

 * Thompson
 * Artillery Signal Gun
 * Bandage
 * Radio Operator Helmet

SMG Infantry

 * MP 40
 * M24
 * M24x5
 * Smoke Grenade
 * Bandage
 * Helmet

Radio Operator

 * MP 40
 * Artillery Signal Gun
 * Bandage
 * Radio Operator Helmet

SMG Infantry

 * PPSh
 * F1
 * RPG-40
 * Smoke Grenade
 * Bandage
 * Helmet

Radio Operator

 * PPSh
 * Artillery Signal Gun
 * Bandage
 * Radio Operator Helmet

SMG Infantry

 * Sten Mk.III
 * Mk I
 * N73 AT
 * Smoke Grenade
 * Bandage
 * Helmet

Radio Operator

 * Sten Mk.III
 * Artillery Signal Gun
 * Bandage
 * Radio Operator Helmet

SMG Infantry

 * Type 100 SMG
 * Type 97
 * Type 3
 * Smoke Grenade
 * Bandage
 * Helmet

Radio Operator

 * Type 100 SMG
 * Artillery Signal Gun
 * Bandage
 * Radio Operator Helmet