Yap, the in-game mechanics limit tactics extremely, and aside from what Tasorin mentioned, Reconnaissance and/or Surveillance (they're actually different foci) are a given in any MMO and actually works.

My Military Experience:

USMC Sergeant, Active Duty - 3 months infantry before successfully completing the STA (Surveillance Target Acquisition) Indoc. After the indoc I was a member of the Bn 2/2 Scout/Sniper Platoon for roughly 2.5 years.

USAF Lieutenant, Active Duty - Currently going through Flight Line management school.

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