Employ VDV airborne troops tactics to supply infantry, paradrop elite guards troops, establish forward positions and call in devastating air support.
Commander abilities
A plane will fly overhead to deliver a crate of weapons that can be picked up by infantry. Arms infantry with SVT guns (4 for Conscripts and Combat engineers). Penals receives 6 PPSH-41 SMGs.
Paradrop in a DshK HMG to the battlefield that can be manned by allied infantry. This weapon is effective against massive infantry when it is located in a defensive position.
Airborne Guards and Combat engineers can construct Airborne Rally Points that allow for reinforcement and can detect nearby enemies.
Elite soviet infantry who have previously infiltrated to the battlefield by air. These units excel at engaging infantry at any range through their upgrades. Effective at medium range against infantry. Can be upgraded for long or short range combat.
IL-2 Shturmovik will strafe the target location with powerful anti tank rockets. Effective against vehicles.