The document discusses the Fallschirmjäger Command Section, which is the core element of a standard Fallschirmjäger squad. It is armed with an MG-42 LMG and led by a squad leader. Combining the command section with another section gives leadership and firepower to the squad.
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BGWWII FJ Command Section Sheet
The document discusses the Fallschirmjäger Command Section, which is the core element of a standard Fallschirmjäger squad. It is armed with an MG-42 LMG and led by a squad leader. Combining the command section with another section gives leadership and firepower to the squad.
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Fallschirmjägers
jager Command Section is subject to all standard rules and
options listed on the Fallschirmjager Squad Play Sheet.
Battle-Link Historical Play
The Fallschirmjager Command Section when combined with the Fallschirmjager Heavy Assault Section gives the most historically accurate 1944-45 Fallschirmjager Squad in Bat- tleground World War II. However, players may combine the Fallschirmjager Command Section with other eligible Bat- tle-Link Fallschirmjagers Sections or units to create his- torical squads/units of their choosing. Two Fallschirmjager Command Sections can also be combined to form a Heavy Fallschirmjager Squad with two MG-42 LMGs!
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commmand section The Fallschirmjager Command Section is the most com- monly found section of any Fallschirmjager Squad as it con- The core element of a standard Fallschirmjager Gruppe tains a Squad Leader and a LMG. Fallschirmjager units in or squad is the Fallschirmjager Command Section. Armed general are not cheap in BPs for sure. But with the addition with a MG-42 LMG and led by a capable Squad Leader, the of the FG-42 PMG, you do get a tremendous amount of fire- Fallschirmjager Command Section strikes like lighting on the power – the most of any squad in Battleground World War II. offensive and roars like thunder with stingy firepower when on For the ultimate in firepower (and BP cost), try out “Heavy” the defense! Combining the Fallschirmjager Command Sec- Fallschirmjager Squads with two Fallschirmjager Command tion with another Fallschirmjager section, gives a Fallschirm- Sections. Just be sure to bring a big bag of dice! jager fine leadership qualities and a high rate of fire – two items that make highly trained Fallschirmjagers organized and even more deadly in combat. The leader of the Fallschirmjager Command Section is a NCO armed with a MP-40 SMG and a pistol. Like other Gruppenfuhrers or squad leaders in the Heer and Waffen-SS, he is a Feldwebel (Sergeant) responsible for the well being of the men under his command and executing both offensive and defensive tactics. An MG-42 LMG Gunner and Asst. Gunner carrying ammo direct fire as ordered by the squad leader and form the backbone of the unit’s firepower. Two additional Jagers, one with a Kar 98k Rifle and another with an FG-42, Fallschirmjäger Command Point Costs provide additional support and ensure the LMG has sufficient Wpn ammo and protection. Type Morale Points Class The Fallschirmjager Command Section is an integral Green 8 130 A part of Fallschirmjager squad/platoon structure and tactics. Like their comrades in the Heer and Waffen-SS, Fallschirm- Regular 10 160 A jager tactics center around the high firepower of the LMG. However, Fallschirmjager units more often utilize additional Veteran 12 180 B LMGs at the squad and platoon levels than Heer or Waffen-SS units. In fact Fallschirmjager units typically possess twice as Elite 14 210 B many machine guns than do Heer units. The added LMGs are more suited to the intended airborne mission of the Fallschirm- jagers as LMGs are more easily carried in the field. Addition- 1 Squad Leader with MP-40 SMG and P-38 Walther Pistol ally, Fallschirmjagers generally receive the best (and numer- 1 Gunner with MG-42 LMG and P-38 Walther Pistol ous) weapons including additional LMGs as they are elite 1 Asst. Gunner with Kar 98k Riße units. As such it is not uncommon for a Fallschirmjager squad 1 Jager with Kar 98k Riße to possess two MG-42s at a given time! 1 Jager with FG-42 PMG In Battleground World War II game play, the Fallschirm-
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Team: Platoon: Player: Cost: Fallschirmjäger Command Record Sheet