Just a notice:
Most people will simply read the headline and then write something about the topic because they are simply to lazy to read the whole post.
Your text is stating something absolutely different than your headline does. This could become a problem.
Good you posted this, after I saw this I actually have read the whole post
I like USF, it took me some time to appreciate the faction. Teching nades/bars can make the faction more interesting. Uhuh, I know its not much, but for me it makes the faction more fun. There are different viable strats now with USF. Lieutenant and Captain are now very usable!
In my opinion the riflemen start is not really a problem because the faction has such a fast tech.
Just keep messing around and try to enjoy the game, its highly enjoyable now!!