One of the key assets to a team is the commander. The commander brings UAV, supplies, orbital, situation awareness (big picture), strategy and more to the team. There have been many posts about this topic. There have been TGU classes. For experienced TG players, you know the value the commander brings to the game. I do not need to belabor this.

However, recently I have been experiencing TG tagged squad leaders not following Commander's orders. I wish I could say they were isolated incidents, but they are not. On more than 1 occasion I have heard people yell out "report them" but I felt a post is more constructive.

This post is a brief reminder of the advantages a good commander can bring to the game and the importance of following the orders of a commander. If you can't follow the order, explain to the commander why not. It may make total sense. If you don't understand the order, ask for clarification. If you are trying to figure out what the strategy is, ask. Just don't ignore the commander, or even worse, choose to acknowledge the order and do something completely different. The commander is counting on you to follow your orders so the strategy can come together for the entire team. Remember, the commander sees the big picture.

Typically when you see a TG tagged commander, it is a safe bet that the orders make sense and there is some experience behind those orders. If the commander is a pubbie, you need to use your own discretion. If he/she is not communicating with you and randomly issues silly orders or changes orders too frequently, mention it to the Commander. If the commander talks all the time, politely ask to lessen the chatter. Help that person learn why these things do not work. Help them become a better commander.

Choosing to not follow orders, not communicate with the commander or not work with the commander forfeits a tremendous asset to help your team win the round, it is such a shame to waste this valuable resource.