DUST Search - heavies are not meant for point defense!!!

D legendary hero wrote:

#68 Posted: 2013.05.27 19:24 | Report
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_machine_gun

wikipedia article stating basically what the heavies role in the squad is in real life. and its effectiveness.

"A light machine gun (LMG) is a machine gun designed to be employed by an individual soldier, with or without an assistant, as an infantry support weapon. Light machine guns are often used as squad automatic weapons.

A light machine gun is also defined by its usage as well as its specifications: some machine guns - notably general-purpose machine guns - may be deployed either as a light machine gun or a medium machine gun. Deployed on a tripod and used for sustained-fire it is a medium machine gun; if deployed with a bipod with the operator in prone position and firing short bursts it is a light machine gun.

Light machine guns are also designed to be fired from the hip or on the move as a form of suppressive fire intended to pin down the enemy. Marching fire is a specific tactic that relies on this capability.

Light machine guns were first introduced in World War I to boost the firepower of the infantry. By the end of World War II, light machine guns were usually being issued on a scale of one per fire team or squad, and the modern infantry squad had emerged with tactics that were built around the use of the LMG to provide suppressive fire.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squad_automatic_weapon

A squad automatic weapon (SAW, also known as section automatic weapon or light support weapon) is a weapon used to give infantry squads or sections a portable source of automatic firepower. Weapons used in this role are selective fire rifles, usually fitted with a bipod and heavier barrel to perform as light machine guns. SAWs usually fire the same cartridge as the assault rifles or battle rifles carried by other members of the unit. This reduces logistical requirements by making it necessary to supply only one type of ammunition to a unit."

Lighter modern LMGs have enabled them to be issued down at the fireteam level, with two or three at the section/squad level.

imagine if HMGs had the same damage oper bulet as the TAC? or even the EXILE AR?! and yet in real life they do! this is the purpose of the HMG. and just to clarify. this is future tech. so instead of using an lmg the heavy with his advanced armor can carry an HMG. just like the shotgunner using the brace on the gun to stop it from breaking his arm off. long story short. the articles mention NOTHING ABOUT POINT DEFENSE!!!

ITS A SQUAD AUTOMATIC WEAPON DESIGNED FOR SUPPRESSIVE FIRE AND MOVING THE FRONTLINE FORWARD. PERIOD. IF YOU DNT WANNA BELIEVE IT TELL IT TO THE MARINES!

they are meant for an active role


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Mobius Wyvern BetaMax. CRONOS. 1647	Posted - 2013.05.27 23:51:00 - [1] - Quote D legendary hero wrote: #68 Posted: 2013.05.27 19:24 \| Report http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_machine_gun wikipedia article stating basically what the heavies role in the squad is in real life. and its effectiveness. "A light machine gun (LMG) is a machine gun designed to be employed by an individual soldier, with or without an assistant, as an infantry support weapon. Light machine guns are often used as squad automatic weapons. A light machine gun is also defined by its usage as well as its specifications: some machine guns - notably general-purpose machine guns - may be deployed either as a light machine gun or a medium machine gun. Deployed on a tripod and used for sustained-fire it is a medium machine gun; if deployed with a bipod with the operator in prone position and firing short bursts it is a light machine gun. Light machine guns are also designed to be fired from the hip or on the move as a form of suppressive fire intended to pin down the enemy. Marching fire is a specific tactic that relies on this capability. Light machine guns were first introduced in World War I to boost the firepower of the infantry. By the end of World War II, light machine guns were usually being issued on a scale of one per fire team or squad, and the modern infantry squad had emerged with tactics that were built around the use of the LMG to provide suppressive fire. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squad_automatic_weapon A squad automatic weapon (SAW, also known as section automatic weapon or light support weapon) is a weapon used to give infantry squads or sections a portable source of automatic firepower. Weapons used in this role are selective fire rifles, usually fitted with a bipod and heavier barrel to perform as light machine guns. SAWs usually fire the same cartridge as the assault rifles or battle rifles carried by other members of the unit. This reduces logistical requirements by making it necessary to supply only one type of ammunition to a unit." Lighter modern LMGs have enabled them to be issued down at the fireteam level, with two or three at the section/squad level. imagine if HMGs had the same damage oper bulet as the TAC? or even the EXILE AR?! and yet in real life they do! this is the purpose of the HMG. and just to clarify. this is future tech. so instead of using an lmg the heavy with his advanced armor can carry an HMG. just like the shotgunner using the brace on the gun to stop it from breaking his arm off. long story short. the articles mention NOTHING ABOUT POINT DEFENSE!!! ITS A SQUAD AUTOMATIC WEAPON DESIGNED FOR SUPPRESSIVE FIRE AND MOVING THE FRONTLINE FORWARD. PERIOD. IF YOU DNT WANNA BELIEVE IT TELL IT TO THE MARINES! they are meant for an active role You should have linked the page for Heavy Machine Guns, bro. Also, it's the Sentinel that's specialized for point defense. A good friend of mine uses the Basic Heavy Frame for front-line combat, and it suits her just fine. No pun intended.