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1d4chan>FallschrimjaegerCougar: /* In Real Life */

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	[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|"Blimey, what are they doing to that tea??"]]		[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|"Blimey, what are they doing to that tea??"]]
	While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.		While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.
	In modern times, ~~this~~ role is fulfilled by 16 Air Assault Brigade, within this operates the Parachute Regiment, the Royal Ghurka Rifles and the Royal Irish Rangers		In modern times, the airmobile role is fulfilled by 16 Air Assault Brigade, within this operates the Parachute Regiment, the Royal Ghurka Rifles and the Royal Irish Rangers
	{{British Forces in Team Yankee}}		{{British Forces in Team Yankee}}

	[[Category:Team Yankee]]		[[Category:Team Yankee]]

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	[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|"Blimey, what are they doing to that tea??"]]		[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|"Blimey, what are they doing to that tea??"]]
	While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.		While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.
			In modern times, this role is fulfilled by 16 Air Assault Brigade, within this operates the Parachute Regiment, the Royal Ghurka Rifles and the Royal Irish Rangers
	{{British Forces in Team Yankee}}		{{British Forces in Team Yankee}}

	[[Category:Team Yankee]]		[[Category:Team Yankee]]

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	[[File:~~Airmobile Platoon~~.~~png~~\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Out for a lovely stroll in the countryside]]		[[File:Airmoble company.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Out for a lovely stroll in the countryside]]
	For a brief history of helicopters, check the [[Lynx Helicopter\|Lynx]] page.		For a brief history of helicopters, check the [[Lynx Helicopter\|Lynx]] page.

1d4chan>The Hat That Was at 08:25, 23 May 2018

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	[[File:Airmobile Platoon.png\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Out for a lovely stroll in the countryside]]		[[File:Airmobile Platoon.png\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Out for a lovely stroll in the countryside]]
	For a brief history of helicopters, check the Lynx page.		For a brief history of helicopters, check the [[Lynx Helicopter\|Lynx]] page.

	Distinct from the USA and USSR, the British chose a doctrine of having only airborne and airmobile troops in their arsenal. This is represented in Team Yankee as the 6th Airmobile Brigade, or more specifically First Battalion; Gordon Highlanders. Unlike the Air Assault units of the USSR and USA like the 101st and VDV which were trained to land in hot landing zones under the cover of artillery and friendly aircraft, the British kept a FAR more traditional doctrine of helicopters serving as either gunships or transports. The difference in armament also reflects doctrinal differences: the British would employ the Highlanders as a mobile, frontline unit whereas the 101st and VDV Air Assault Regiments would be deployed behind enemy lines to prevent reinforcement as a blocking force. The inability to deploy into hot landing zones meant that a company of airmobile troops would be dropped 5km or further to avoid SAMs, then they would march to the mission area. While the same practice is still done against conventional foes with anti-helicopter armament even by air-assault capable units, the ability to land directly on top of an unprotected artillery battery would be invaluable to any military planner's toolbox.		Distinct from the USA and USSR, the British chose a doctrine of having only airborne and airmobile troops in their arsenal. This is represented in Team Yankee as the 6th Airmobile Brigade, or more specifically First Battalion; Gordon Highlanders. Unlike the Air Assault units of the USSR and USA like the 101st and VDV which were trained to land in hot landing zones under the cover of artillery and friendly aircraft, the British kept a FAR more traditional doctrine of helicopters serving as either gunships or transports. The difference in armament also reflects doctrinal differences: the British would employ the Highlanders as a mobile, frontline unit whereas the 101st and VDV Air Assault Regiments would be deployed behind enemy lines to prevent reinforcement as a blocking force. The inability to deploy into hot landing zones meant that a company of airmobile troops would be dropped 5km or further to avoid SAMs, then they would march to the mission area. While the same practice is still done against conventional foes with anti-helicopter armament even by air-assault capable units, the ability to land directly on top of an unprotected artillery battery would be invaluable to any military planner's toolbox.

	==In Team Yankee==		==In Team Yankee==

	[[File:TB101 Armoured Squadron HQ-1.pdf 0009 TB117 Lynx Airmobile Platoon.jpg\|300px\|left\|thumb\|The Stat Card]]		[[File:TB101 Armoured Squadron HQ-1.pdf 0009 TB117 Lynx Airmobile Platoon.jpg\|300px\|left\|thumb\|The Stat Card]]

	The Airmobile platoon is composed of 3 or 4 rifle sections, with 1 fireteam/base equipped with a GPMG/66mm AT and an accompanying mortar or Milan team. 5 points gets you 3 GPMG fireteams, 2 Milan teams and a mortar team with 2 Lynxes, while 7 points gets you an additional GPMG, Milan and Lynx. This combination makes the airmobile company an interesting army to play. On one hand, you may choose to start dismounted and use the Milans to pick off enemy armour as they close in, before closing in with 66mms and butter knives. Conversely, playing the airmobile company with a hasty attack plan allows you to employ the maneuverability of your lynxes to strike your opponent's weak points.		The Airmobile platoon is composed of 3 or 4 rifle sections, with 1 fireteam/base equipped with a GPMG/66mm AT and an accompanying mortar or Milan team. 5 points gets you 3 GPMG fireteams, 2 Milan teams and a mortar team with 2 Lynxes, while 7 points gets you an additional GPMG, Milan and Lynx. This combination makes the airmobile company an interesting army to play. On one hand, you may choose to start dismounted and use the Milans to pick off enemy armour as they close in, before closing in with 66mms and butter knives. Conversely, playing the airmobile company with a hasty attack plan allows you to employ the maneuverability of your lynxes to strike your opponent's weak points.

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	[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|"Blimey, what are they doing to that tea??"]]		[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|"Blimey, what are they doing to that tea??"]]
	While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.		While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.


	{{British Forces in Team Yankee}}		{{British Forces in Team Yankee}}

	[[Category:Team Yankee]]		[[Category:Team Yankee]]

1d4chan>Catnip212: /* In Team Yankee */

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	[[File:TB101 Armoured Squadron HQ-1.pdf 0009 TB117 Lynx Airmobile Platoon.jpg\|300px\|left\|thumb\|The Stat Card]]		[[File:TB101 Armoured Squadron HQ-1.pdf 0009 TB117 Lynx Airmobile Platoon.jpg\|300px\|left\|thumb\|The Stat Card]]

	The Airmobile platoon is composed of 3 or 4 rifle sections, with 1 fireteam/base equipped with a GPMG/66mm AT and an accompanying mortar or Milan team. 5 points gets you 3 GPMG fireteams, 2 Milan teams and a mortar team with 2 Lynxes, while 7 points gets you an additional GPMG, Milan and Lynx. This combination makes the airmobile company an interesting army to play. On one hand, you may choose to start dismounted and use the Milans to pick off enemy armour as they close in, before closing in with 66mms and ~~teapots~~. Conversely, playing the airmobile company with a hasty attack plan allows you to employ the maneuverability of your lynxes to strike your opponent's weak points. ~~Be sure to use blitz moves to land your helicopters and disembark your infantry before the enemy can shoot your guys down!~~		The Airmobile platoon is composed of 3 or 4 rifle sections, with 1 fireteam/base equipped with a GPMG/66mm AT and an accompanying mortar or Milan team. 5 points gets you 3 GPMG fireteams, 2 Milan teams and a mortar team with 2 Lynxes, while 7 points gets you an additional GPMG, Milan and Lynx. This combination makes the airmobile company an interesting army to play. On one hand, you may choose to start dismounted and use the Milans to pick off enemy armour as they close in, before closing in with 66mms and butter knives. Conversely, playing the airmobile company with a hasty attack plan allows you to employ the maneuverability of your lynxes to strike your opponent's weak points.

	Like the mechanized coy, airmobile platoons may purchase a SF GPMG with the same profile of 6 stationary, 2 moving shots at AT2 FP 6+. However, the long-range role of the airmobile coy makes the GPMG far more situational, depending on your army build and how much anti-infantry you have.		Like the mechanized coy, airmobile platoons may purchase a SF GPMG with the same profile of 6 stationary, 2 moving shots at AT2 FP 6+. However, the long-range role of the airmobile coy makes the GPMG far more situational, depending on your army build and how much anti-infantry you have.

	Either way, the airmobile company provides a distinct ~~flavour~~ to the British Army, with opportunities to model as a company of Paratroopers. Ironically, most of the Parachute Regiment are expected to deploy as airmobile infantry, rather than airborne paratroopers. Both options are historically accurate, with the absence of Lynxes being explained as the paras airdropping behind enemy lines.		Either way, the airmobile company provides a distinct flavor to the British Army, with opportunities to model as a company of Paratroopers (with the whole anti-tank platoon). Ironically, most of the Parachute Regiment are expected to deploy as airmobile infantry, rather than airborne paratroopers. Both options are historically accurate, with the absence of Lynxes being explained as the paras airdropping behind enemy lines.


	==In Real Life==		==In Real Life==

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	[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|"Blimey, what are they doing to that tea?"]]		[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|"Blimey, what are they doing to that tea??"]]
	While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.		While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.

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	[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Blimey, is that ~~cold~~ tea?~~? -Comment; joint exercise with US troops~~]]		[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|"Blimey, what are they doing to that tea?"]]
	While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.		While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.

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	[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|~~My God~~, is that cold tea?? -~~British Infantry on a~~ joint exercise with US troops]]		[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Blimey, is that cold tea?? -Comment; joint exercise with US troops]]
	While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.		While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.

1d4chan>Catnip212 at 16:40, 11 March 2018

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	[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|]]		[[File:British-16-Air-Assault-Brigade-1-696x438.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|My God, is that cold tea?? -British Infantry on a joint exercise with US troops]]
	While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.		While it was indeed true that the 6th Brigade was given an exceptionally large amount of Milan missiles, it is important to remember WHY they are the exception. The Milan is a notoriously heavy bit of kit, with the accompanying set of fresh missiles taking up even more weight that the soldiers would have to carry. While Iron Maiden suggests that the platoon would employ shoot and scoot tactics; it would have been foolhardy to suggest that such tactics could actually be employed. While concealment of a Milan team would be viable, the ability to perfectly camouflage a 5-tonne helicopter is questionable. Divisional artillery or bombers covering the Soviet advance would turn the lightly equipped highlanders into haggis while destroying their fragile little helicopters. Ultimately, it is best to take these tactics with a handful of salt; and remember that this specific composition is no longer seen in the British Army or any other heliborne infantry unit.