Machinegunner, Heavy

Deployments: 15
Members: 15
Hours in role: 47
First deployed: Mar 2020
Last deployed: Sep 2026

The role

The Heavy Machinegunner or HMG is the senior member of a heavy machinegun team. He carries and employs a .50 calibre weapon system, Heavy machineguns give infantry a tremendous range and a powerful punch - capable of defeating light armored vehicles as well as punching through heavy cover. The HMG chooses where to employ the weapon and is responsible for relocating as required, in coordination with higher leadership. A HMG is usually supported by multiple assistants.

Deployed 3 times in the last year.

Played on: Arma 3

Arma Reforger

Arma 4

Played on every supported platform.
The last year: 3; times deployed
Busiest month: Sep; September 2026, deployed 2 times
Per operation: 1.5; on average, across 10 operations