I think nobody is reading this thread anymore, but I agree that swapping tech around is a simple and potentially viable way of fixing the problem. I think there's only one way that really makes sense:
Base tier
- Rifles
- Rear Echelon
- M20 (unlocks on getting LT/CPT)
LT Tier
CPT Tier
Okay, so why is this good?
- Each tier has one each of indirect, suppression, and AT
- Fuel cost items (AAHT / Stuart) are not in the same tier
- MG / AT gun combo is avoided (would be OP and allow to rush Major)
- LT has static suppression/mobile AT, while CPT has mobile suppression/static AT
- I feel they are balanced. Maybe MG/Stuart > AAHT/ATGun, but then Pak Howie > Mortar
- M20 Utility vehicle always available (for the... utility)
- USF early game has to use skill (flanking, RE smoke)
That's all I got. I'm going to bed so let me know how dumb I am and I'll check it in the morning
LT tier is kinda well round:
- get mg to hold inf + soft AT.
- back up with M7 = stopping MP bleed.
CPT tier:
- Need to reseach about timming, AAHT + Supervise is a question.
- M20 in base + Capt tier would be a new meta if M20 get lower cost/buff vet ideas