@vipper ...
I simply made the point that they are a cost efficient infiltrating unit for 210 manpower, I also pointed out that if someone want to re-balance the unit one has to make it more expensive.
(the rest is simply trying to correct claims that are simply factually wrong)
Stormtroopers and JLIRS are hardly in a good spot and both have less shock value.
Setting up an ambush with Partisans is viable. One can place a mine while in cover wait and launch a grenade.
I have also offered my opinion that generally cloaked units should not be equipped with explosive grenades but with DOT since instant squad wipes with little reaction time are bad for the game.
Infiltration commandos at spawn have:
34 DPS at range 10 and 333 EHP
Partisan have:
30.4 DPS at range 10 and 320 EHP
Given the difference in cost I would say that at spawn Partisan are quite good compared to commandos.