Mechanised infantry
Infantry mounted in APCs, integrated with vehicle crews. Vehicles support and operate alongside dismounted troops.
Advantages:
- Increased survivability for infantry
- Organic heavy weapons (HMGs, GMGs)
- Good mobility across varied terrain
- Organic resupply capability
Disadvantages:
- Vulnerable to AT weapons
- Risk of mass casualties if vehicle destroyed
- Detectable and targetable by heavy assets
Best Employment:
- Combined arms operations with MBT support
- Crossing open terrain under protection
- COIN or conventional environments with moderate AT threat