So here’s my feedback on the first training:
In general, the session was successful. Organisation was really improved, and really made a difference in combat. I’m sure the commander felt more in control of the situation, being able to direct 4 squads. So no remarks on the training session itself, but there are a few things I’d like to see in future training sessions:
Perhaps some information before the battle would improve battle efficiency even further. Something like a general strategy, or some quick orders so everyone can immediately jump into action. This briefing could also help organising the squads faster
So far this training has improved the effectiveness of the squad within the platoon, but it hasn’t really improved the effectiveness of the soldier within the squad. Tactics revolved about moving squads over the battlefield, but there hasn’t been any real training on tactics within a squad. The commander can’t give more precise orders than “Attack A point” or “Flank from the left”. So squad commanders should determine how to achieve this and give more precise orders like “2 men provide covering fire while the rest flanks from behind the bush”. This would give squad commanders a more active role than just being spawn points and spotters, and the result of this will be a squad that’s much more adaptable and better at responding to changing situations. Cooperation will be better and soldiers will truly be able to rely on the men left and right of him, increasing the effectiveness of the squad even more.
- Training matches against other organised teams
Always fighting against unorganised teams made up of random players might cause the PBS team to be too overpowered. Training matches against other teams ir clans could provide a more competitive game which is much more educational.
That’s it for now, I’ll try to be present in future training matches and in the war, and we’ll see how our clan evolves.
