Composition of an LCT?

[Liam's Ghost]

I am certain that there is a listing of what actually makes up a Light Combat Team, and that I have read it before, but I can't for the life of me recall the details or where I read it. Anybody want to help a guy out?

[Taron Storm]

Field report: AFFS I think.

[Arkansas Warrior]

FR:AFFS, page 5 in the sidebar.  A reinforced battalion of mechs, 4-6 battalions of armor evenly split between heavy armor and cavalry, an artillery battery, a regiment of BA, and possible some special mission conventional infantry like combat engineers or MPs.  It also talks about VTOLs for recon and BA transport, but I think foeum consensus is that they're accounted for in the cavalry battalions.

[Liam's Ghost]

FR:AFFS, page 5 in the sidebar.  A reinforced battalion of mechs, 4-6 battalions of armor evenly split between heavy armor and cavalry, an artillery battery, a regiment of BA, and possible some special mission conventional infantry like combat engineers or MPs.  It also talks about VTOLs for recon and BA transport, but I think foeum consensus is that they're accounted for in the cavalry battalions.

Huh. Odd, I recall reading this, but I don't actually have FR:AFFS.

I also recall that the mech component was expanded to two battalions at some point...

[Colt Ward]

Thought that depended on the unit?

It is a interesting development question . . . will Julian rebuild to LCTs, RCTs or a mix based on role?

[Archangel]

Thought that depended on the unit?

It is a interesting development question . . . will Julian rebuild to LCTs, RCTs or a mix based on role?

At this point I think he is simply focused on the FedSuns surviving the next couple years.

[Colt Ward]

Yes, but do you concentrate force rebuilding in a few RCTs that cannot be spread as far strategically and require lots of assets to move but are harder to overwhelm . . . or do you build the smaller LCTs that you can spread out over the strategic fronts, easier to move but also easier to chew up?

[VhenRa]

Huh. Odd, I recall reading this, but I don't actually have FR:AFFS.

I also recall that the mech component was expanded to two battalions at some point...

Depends on the unit. Fairly sure the VTOLs aren't part of the two primary armor regiments.

[Colt Ward]

Putting aside the rebuilding RCT vs LCT . . .

What component of the combined arms would you focus on rebuilding if Julian?  Mechs?  Armor?  BA?  Infantry?  ASF/CF/VTOL?

Its not just about assigning equipment, its about the training budget, personnel, postings, schools, and the other intangibles.

[Archangel]

Putting aside the rebuilding RCT vs LCT . . .

What component of the combined arms would you focus on rebuilding if Julian?  Mechs?  Armor?  BA?  Infantry?  ASF/CF/VTOL?

Its not just about assigning equipment, its about the training budget, personnel, postings, schools, and the other intangibles.

Belongs in its own discussion thread.

[St.George]

A simplified TO&E was in FM:85,,,,though not as much detail as the FS's book.As to the VTOL's,I think that was a sub' lack of ASF toround out the LCT

[sillybrit]

A simplified TO&E was in FM:85,,,,though not as much detail as the FS's book.As to the VTOL's,I think that was a sub' lack of ASF toround out the LCT

LCTs do have ASFs. This was confirmed on the board by Welshman, who was TPTB that actually came up with the LCT concept for the AFFS.

[mbear]

If memory serves (and it may not) there are also some statements in FR:AFFS or FM:3085 that the LCT model is based on the pre-Jihad Ceti Hussars organization pattern.

[Jame Rowe]

FR:AFFS, page 5 in the sidebar.  A reinforced battalion of mechs, 4-6 battalions of armor evenly split between heavy armor and cavalry, an artillery battery, a regiment of BA, and possible some special mission conventional infantry like combat engineers or MPs.  It also talks about VTOLs for recon and BA transport, but I think foeum consensus is that they're accounted for in the cavalry battalions.

What is the difference between heavy armor and cavalry? Asking as someone who is only really familiar with the new Introductory Box...

[VhenRa]

What is the difference between heavy armor and cavalry? Asking as someone who is only really familiar with the new Introductory Box...

Slower Tanks (Alacorns, Challengers, Shreks) and faster tanks (Hover Tanks, the higher speed tracked/wheeled tanks)

[Wrangler]

Its indeed that Field Report: AFFS (pg.5) does have more details on the Light Combat Teams.   Lyrans by 3145 are using them to an extent. 

Crucis Lancers by 3145 are infact Regimental Combat Teams, but the two invasions reduced their numbers slightly.  Prior to the invasion, some regional units  that are LCT had two Battalions of Mechs, but were skimmed off to bolster other units prior to the First Prince's planned invasion of Liao and then response to Draconis Combine's invasion.

I have to agree its easier to transport a LCT, though i can't imagine their as quick lugging around infantry and slow combat vehicles.  I guess it depends on how their deployed.  Be a monster of a game if players were using entire thing with tactical level (regular game/Total Warfare) record sheets. Nevermind using Regimental Combat Teams!