From my observation, (Same goes for Competitive Play) PAC's initial assault is key to victory. Though speed is of the highest importance, combined arms can compensate very well and generally is less risky than the hasty zerg against front lines. Minsk displays the true TG teamwork we all love, communication of Squadleaders via Commander, tight infantry squads (with good marksmanship), coordinated vehicle assaults, and mixed equipment. One key element will not win the map, nor would it give you a true upper hand, patience and proficient micromanage will.


The first priority of PAC if they so choose to take the path of storming frontlines is, to quickly destroy enemy Armor BEFORE EU can reinforce Frontlines with Armor from the rear. There is one APC and one Walker at Frontlines, both primarily anti infantry. The EU have two tanks at South Outpost (20 seconds drive) and one Tank and one Walker located at Hill, about 15 second drive. With that, PAC armor will not take place in the initial destruction of the Frontlines armor due to their distance. It will require a balanced force of Assault, Engineers, and a fast acting Gunship.

Let's say we break up Frontlines into four different Objectives, each specific to Infantry, Armor, Gunship, and "Spec Ops."

Infantry: Whether they zerg from the north or the south, they need to balance out engineers and assaults and quickly overwhelm the opposition with speed and accuracy. Their biggest threat will be the APC, with it's large kill radius and range. Infantry on Infantry fighting shouldn't be a problem, just like any other TG engagement, teamwork will win. But, the PAC need to gain ground fast and avoid "digging in" because of enemy fire. Their primary goal should be that flag whether directly or indirectly, they need to get out of the trenches and storm the tower. Engineers should pack Motion Mine Bait and send it down range when ever possible, the faster they clear a route, the sooner they will be reinforced by friendly armor from the inevitable EU counter attack.

Gunship: The gunship needs to be deployed as fast as virtually possible, the sooner that gunship can get into that battle and deliver the most important TV Missile of the match, the better off the ground pounders will be. Priority number one is that damned APC! Not only will the APC slaughter the infantry, many foot soldier pod out behind the charging infantry. With a bit of courage, the gunship should have no problem knocking out that APC. With a bit of luck, they will be able to engage (or draw attention) the walker before the enemy gunship enters the firefight. From there on out, constant harassing of the armor should be adequate.

Armor: The route to the frontlines is a long one. The PAC have 3 tanks and 1 APC, just perfect for an organized armor squad. Obviously the armor needs to rapidly deploy and begin support of frontlines, BUT the armor needs to stick together and be extremely cautious until a good break is formed. Losing a piece of this armor cookie will have extremely terrible results, and the chance of the flag being re secured is heightened. Not only will spawn times take affect, but the long ass haul back there. The APC should maintain situational awareness and be cautious of slaughtering team mates, but their focus should be sweeping up the clusters of infantry, clearing the rorsch/AA turrets, and perhaps launching a spec ops squad leader. The tanks, should harrass the enemy as much as possible, but their main goal is preventing the additional EU armor, AFTER the flag switches. A rush in would not be good, as the enemy can easily spawn behind the tanks.

Spec Ops: I believe they can go one of two ways. On a smaller scale, they can proceed past the flags and try to occupy the enemy armor. Set up a beacon way off the beaten trail, instead of capping flags constantly take the armor from the enemy and hit them in the bottom. Or they can go for a flag, either way their main goal is to pull the enemy out of frontlines, and begin scattering the EU forces. Even if that means shooting a few EU soldiers and then just book it, and run for their lives while a squad or two chase them.