Welcome back, commanders. In this guide, we continue exploring the intricacies of Regiments operations, focusing on efficient resource allocation, unit preservation, force composition, and strategic map control. Implementing these tactics effectively will ensure your success in prolonged campaigns.

1. Managing Deployment Points for Maximum Efficiency

Deployment points are critical in operations, and managing them wisely can determine the success of your regiment. Over-investing in deployment points can lead to inefficiencies that waste valuable Operational Authority (OA)—a crucial resource for reinforcements and upgrades.

• Avoid maxing out deployment points: If your force approaches the deployment point cap, you risk wasting resources on unused points. Instead, leave a reserve of a few hundred points to allow for strategic flexibility.
• Balance unit presence and adaptability: A deployment scenario with 725 points available versus 1,325 total force cost allows room for reinforcements and unit rotations without overcommitting.
• Prioritize OA expenditure on upgrades: Rather than spending OA to max out deployment slots, consider investing in more effective task forces and support options that will benefit you in the long run.

2. Preserving Unit Strength and Combat Experience

Unlike standard skirmishes, Regiments operations retain unit progression, meaning that keeping your units alive is paramount.

• Retreat when necessary: Using smoke screens and strategic withdrawals prevents unnecessary losses and allows units to recover for future engagements.
• Minimize replacement costs: Reinforcing an existing platoon is far more cost-effective than replacing a destroyed one.
• Combat experience matters: Surviving units gain crucial experience, leading to:
  • Increased rate of fire
  • Higher accuracy
  • Better suppression resistance
  • Improved infantry survivability and cover effectiveness
• Sustained experience creates elite forces: A battle-hardened regiment is more effective than fresh reinforcements, making unit preservation a top priority.

3. Selecting and Upgrading Task Forces

Expanding your forces through task force acquisitions is one of the best ways to strengthen your regiment. However, selecting the right additions requires careful planning.

• Address force imbalances: If your force lacks tanks, prioritize acquiring armored reinforcements over additional infantry.
• Evaluate upgrade costs:
  • Example: The Krotov task force includes two T-72s and a T-55 but can be upgraded for only 450 points to feature improved T-72 models.
  • If facing heavily armored opponents, investing in T-80BV tanks provides superior combat capability despite a higher cost.
• Tailor your force to counter enemy units: If your opponent relies on heavy armor, focus on high-penetration anti-tank solutions rather than relying on outdated or underpowered units.

4. Prioritizing Operational Authority Capture

Just as victory points dictate battle outcomes, Operational Authority (OA) points determine your ability to sustain and enhance your force.

• Weigh strategic objectives: Rushing for victory points may seem beneficial, but securing additional OA early grants long-term advantages.
• Analyze the battlefield map: Certain paths lead to OA-rich objectives, while others prioritize quick exits. If time permits, securing extra OA ensures a stronger force for subsequent battles.
• Optimize OA investments:
  • Upgrading units for increased effectiveness
  • Adding new task forces to expand capabilities
  • Reinforcing depleted units for sustained operations

5. Avoiding Ineffective Engineering Support Investments

While engineering support offers static defenses, these options often fail to provide adequate battlefield impactcompared to mobile reinforcements.

• Types of engineering support: Includes anti-tank emplacements, infantry strongpoints, mortar sites, and anti-air defenses.
• Limitations of static defenses:
  • Cannot be repositioned
  • Often weaker than standard deployable units
  • Costly compared to reinforcements or support options
• Better alternatives: Instead of spending 50 OA on engineering support, consider:
  • Upgrading existing forces for sustained effectiveness
  • Deploying air or artillery support for dynamic battlefield control
  • Reinforcing combat units to maintain operational readiness

Conclusion

Success in Regiments operations hinges on efficient resource allocation, unit preservation, strategic reinforcements, and map control. By implementing these advanced tactics, you’ll ensure your regiment remains formidable throughout the campaign. Prioritize smart deployment management, careful force composition, and tactical OA capture to secure long-term battlefield dominance.

Master these strategies, and lead your regiment to victory. Good luck, commander!