Machine Gunner (South Vietnam)
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The Machine Gunner is a vital support role, crucial for laying down heavy firepower to either suppress or eliminate enemies. On the offensive, they provide cover for advancing teammates by suppressing defenders. On the defensive, they slow the enemy advance by forcing them to stay in cover and by cutting off routes to the objective.
Gameplay Details
The Machine Gunner is equipped with weapons of great firepower as well as the ability to suppress opposing forces using large quantities of ammunition at any distance. Their heavy firepower and combination of endless flow of ammunition effectively suppresses the enemy, allowing their team to advance or halt enemy offensives. The Machine Gunner can also be supplied by fellow teammates when in need of ammunition. The Machine Gunner is most effective when placed in a stationary position, greatly reducing sway as well as recoil, although leaves their surroundings exposed. Unlike most infantry, the Machine Gunner has a reduction in speed due to their equipment and suffer reduced speed when aiming down sights on a machine gun.
Characteristics
United States
Three belts are seen on the Machinegunner, two of which are wrapped around his body while the other belt is seen in his rucksack. His rucksack includes a shovel in its sheath along with two other canteens. A pouch, a pistol holster, and a box of ammo are seen around his belt. A pair of dog tags are seen worn when shirtless.
Australian Forces
Two belts are seen on the Machinegunner, both of which are wrapped around his body. He wears a rucksack with a shovel in its sheath as well as a buttpack along with five canteens. A pistol holster and a box of ammo are seen around his belt.
Equipment
United States Army
| Primaries (Slot 1) | Secondaries (Slot 2) | Equipment (Slot 3) | Equipment (Slot 4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M60 GPMG | M1911A1 | M61 Grenade | Binoculars (Squad Leader) |
| M1917 | M18 Smoke (Squad Leader) |
Australian Army
| Primaries (Slot 1) | Secondaries (Slot 2) | Equipment (Slot 3) | Equipment (Slot 4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M60 | Browning Hi-Power (Squad Leader) | M61 Grenade | M18 Smoke (Squad Leader) |
| L2A1 | Binoculars (Squad Leader) |
Army of the Republic of Vietnam
| Primaries (Slot 1) | Secondaries (Slot 2) | Equipment (Slot 3) | Equipment (Slot 4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1919A6 | M1911A1 | M61 Grenade | M18 Smoke (Squad Leader) |
| M1918A2 | M1917 | Binoculars (Squad Leader) |
Trivia
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