Profile of Carlos Danger

There are a couple of less noticeable tactical advantages that the US has over the Ostheer that I feel actually contribute a fair bit to the current state of balance. Just wanted to point them out:

- The US Major provides a Forward Retreat Point, significantly cutting down the amount of time Riflemen need to get back in the fight. This function is invaluable and it wins matches.
- The Ambulance, while relatively expensive, is by far the most efficient method of healing in the game. This means US squads need less time to heal than Ostheer squads and can spend more time in the field.
- Ostheer players need to build T1 before they can deploy their core infantry unit. US players don't need to build anything, so they can start capping the map (or seizing important buildings) with their Riflemen and Echelon squads before the Ostheer player is even out of their base. It also means that US players have the advantage in the opening moments of a match, thing as they have more firepower in the field and can herefore bully around the first few Ostheer squads. This usually allows US players to win the opening battles, and things can easily begin to snowball from that point.
- Dismountable crews give the US the most mobile and - arguably - fastest method of repairing vehicles in the game.
- The US Lieutenant and Captain squads give US players more infantry just by teching. Although these guys can turn into a manpower bleed by the end of a match, they can be invaluable in the early and mid-game. The Lieutenant is basically another Rifle squad and the Captain can fight off light vehicles.

Honestly I sometimes feel like these factors have as much influence on the Ostheer/US matchup as the effectiveness of Riflemen does.

They were fine with four guys back in CoH1. They don't need four guys now.

... And haven't we seen this thread before?

The biggest issue is that Allies have all the initiative until you get T3 out, at which point you're on approximately equal footing. Except that you're behind in resources and VPs.

why do people always disregard obers when asking for non doc elite infantry?

They're obviously very strong, but they're not really a mainline infantry option due to the associated costs and popcap use. More of a support squad that should be protected behind Volksgrenadiers.

Jaegers and Panzerfusiliers are better candidates for OKW mainline infantry.

First post here. OKW needs help, but Flamethrowers on Volksgrenadiers is a terrible idea. So was Flamethrowers on Riflemen.