Competitive Squad is built on the backbone of well-organized teams executing complex tactics. Success doesn’t come from individual skill alone—it stems from coordinated teamwork, well-defined roles, and practiced strategies. This section outlines how comp teams are structured, how players contribute, and how strategic planning shapes the outcome of a match.
Competitive teams are organized like small military units. Each team operates with clear hierarchies, internal divisions, and specialized responsibilities.
Total Players: 30–60 players per team roster (depending on tournament limits)
Match Day Roster: 18–20 players per side, including:
3–4 Squad Leaders (SLs)
1 Commander (optional, but powerful if used correctly)
1–2 Logistics/Support Squads
Infantry Squads (core combat teams)
Vehicle Squads (APCs, tanks, heli crews—if allowed)
Team Lead / Manager: Handles scheduling, recruitment, and external communication.
Squad Leads (SLs): Tactical leaders within the match. Each SL commands a squad of 9 and coordinates with others.
Commander (CO): Oversees the entire battlefield; manages artillery, UAVs, air support (if enabled).
Specialized Roles: Recon teams, logi-only players, “anchor” squads (holding objectives), flankers.
Top-level teams spend more time training than playing official matches. Preparation is critical and often includes:
Regular matches against similar-level teams.
Focus on improving communication, discipline, and execution.
Each map is studied in detail.
Teams plan FOB locations, rally routes, vehicle paths, spawn setups, and initial deployment orders.
Coordinated smoke pushes
Bounding overwatch techniques
Building and holding fortified locations
Flag retake drills
Post-match analysis of past games.
Used to identify miscommunication, poor positioning, or missed opportunities.
Players in Competitive Squad often stick to a primary role and become specialists. Some common examples include:
|----|-----|
|Role | Key Responsibilities|
|Medic |Keep key players alive; maintain squad survivability.|
LAT/HAT |Disable or destroy vehicles; protect infantry from armor.|
Logi Driver |Deliver supplies; build FOBs; secure infrastructure.|
SL (Squad |Lead) Navigate squads; issue orders; liaise with CO and other SLs.|
Engineer |Fortify structures; repair vehicles or bridges.|
Marksman |Provide overwatch and long-range suppression.|
Autonomous |Fireteam Lead Manage a sub-squad in large-scale pushes.|
This level of specialization increases efficiency, predictability, and consistency—which are essential at high levels of play.
🔸 Initial Deployment (“Opener”)
A carefully timed first move that sets up the midgame.
Includes rally placements, vehicle usage, and early pressure on key flags.
🔸 Flag Timing & Denial
Predict enemy flag captures to disrupt or counter them.
Control transition points between objectives.
🔸 FOB Management
Defensive FOBs anchor map control.
Offensive FOBs create flanking routes or pressure backlines.
Placement, concealment, and radio location are vital.
🔸 Logistics Planning
Timing supply runs to build infrastructure or sustain offense.
Guarding logi trucks and ensuring backup vehicles are ready.
🔸 Spawn Control
Denying enemy rally points and FOBs is just as important as building your own.
Teams prioritize clearing radio locations once discovered.
Good teams analyze opponents’ past matches or behavior to adapt their strategy in real time.
While having a plan is critical, the ability to improvise under pressure is often what separates victory from defeat.
Some strategies aim to manipulate the opponent’s assumptions:
Faking pushes to draw forces away
Baiting vehicles into AT ambushes
Overextending then collapsing back into a fortified line
A competitive Squad team is more than just a group of good players. It’s a disciplined, adaptable unit that understands how to function as a single force. Hallmarks of strong teams include:
Consistency: Reliable attendance and execution
Cohesion: Clear internal leadership and trust
Commitment: Time spent preparing, not just playing
Culture: Respect, learning, and long-term growth
Many teams use spreadsheets, interactive map tools, or dedicated software for:
Map overlays & flag timing predictions
Rally/FOB placement planning
Squad assignments
Logistical pathing and resupply timing
Shared repositories of tactics and match reviews
Some also maintain internal wikis or guides to help new recruits learn the ropes faster.
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