Character Description

This player will need to stay close with the Team Leaders, Squad Leaders and/ or Commanders to use radio for higher ups or air assets. Some vehicles will have the same function allowing Team Leaders, Squad Leaders and/ or Commanders to use the function without a radio man class nearby.

Appearance

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Loadout

• Primary Weapon: Assault rifle or carbine
• Ammunition: 6 magazines (180 rounds total) - reduced due to radio weight
• Equipment: 3x Smoke Grenades, 1x Fragmentation Grenade
• Special Equipment: Long-range radio pack (backpack-mounted)
• Bandages: 3x Field Dressings

Squad Limitations

• Maximum 1 per squad - Critical communications specialist
• Essential for squads operating beyond base radio range
• Required for calling in Commander support assets

Special Abilities

Radio Men are the vital communications link between Squad Leaders and Commander, enabling fire support and air assets:

Communications Network:

• Extended Range Radio: Enables Squad Leader communication with Commander
  • Effective range: 500-1000m from Commander/FOB
  • Without Radio Man, Squad Leader limited to local squad comms only
  • Acts as communications relay for dispersed operations
• Fire Support Coordination: Enable Squad Leader’s fire support requests:
  • Artillery strikes
  • Mortar fire missions
  • Smoke screen deployment

Air Support Coordination:

• Close Air Support (CAS): Coordinate AI or player-piloted attack runs
• Air Transport: Request helicopter insertion/extraction
• Supply Drops: Call in ammunition and supply airdrops
• Medical Evacuation: Coordinate casualty evacuation flights
• Reconnaissance: Request UAV/drone coverage for squad

Intelligence Relay:

• Battlefield Updates: Receive Commander intelligence and enemy positions
• Target Coordination: Relay priority targets from Commander to squad
• Status Reports: Report squad status and needs to Commander

Advantages

• Force Multiplier: Enables access to Commander’s support assets
• Air Support Access: Only way for squads to call in CAS and air transport
• Fire Support: Enable artillery and mortar strikes for squad
• Supply Coordination: Can request resupply drops for squad
• Intelligence Network: Receive Commander updates and enemy intel
• Smoke Grenades: Extra smoke for concealment and signaling (3 total)
• Squad Enabler: Transforms squad capability from isolated to supported

Disadvantages

• Proximity Requirement:
  • Must stay within 10-20m of Squad Leader to enable communications
  • If separated, Squad Leader loses Commander contact
  • Radio effective range limited to 500-1000m from Commander/FOB
  • Beyond range, radio becomes useless
• Weight Penalty:
  • 15-20% slower movement than Rifleman
  • Radio pack is heavy and bulky (10-15kg)
  • Slower stamina recovery
  • Cannot sprint as far as other roles
• High-Value Target:
  • Radio antenna makes you easily identifiable
  • Enemy prioritizes killing Radio Men to cut communications
  • Losing Radio Man cuts squad off from support
• Reduced Combat Capability:
  • Less ammunition than Rifleman (6 vs 8-10 mags)
  • Radio pack restricts movement and maneuverability
  • Harder to take cover due to antenna/pack
• Survival Critical:
  • If you die, squad loses all fire support capability
  • Must prioritize survival over aggressive combat
  • Squad must protect you to maintain support access
• Squad Leader Dependency:
  • Must constantly track Squad Leader position
  • Effectiveness tied to staying near leadership
  • Cannot operate independently
• Limited Combat Focus:
  • Must monitor radio traffic while fighting
  • Divided attention between combat and communications
  • May miss combat cues while coordinating support
• Range Limitations:
  • Useless if squad operates too far from Commander/FOB
  • Deep infiltration missions may exceed radio range
• Equipment Vulnerability:
  • Radio can be damaged by explosions or fire
  • Antenna is fragile and easily broken
• Maneuverability Restriction: Bulky radio pack makes CQB and building clearing difficult