The Mountaineers is a Rifle Squad type unit, but categorized as Anti-Tank Team in-game. They were introduced for the United States in the Magna Carta DLC of Wargame: AirLand Battle, and were considered replaced by Cavalry Scouts in Wargame: Red Dragon.
History[]
The US 10th Mountain Division was reactivated in 1985 as part of the XVIII Airborne Corps. Based in Ft. Drum, NY, they were tasked with deploying to Norway within 10 days in the event of an attack during the cold war.
These Mountaineers could also represent 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain) of Vermont National Guard which specializes in mountainous and cold weather operations and was the only conventional unit which specializes in mountainous and cold weather operations
Overview[]
They replace the ATGM Dragon II in the game and are the second light infantry choice for the United States with the first being the Light Riflemen. Unlike the light riflemen who are not available to the Mechanized and Armored deck types, the mountaineers are available to all deck types.
Available transports[]
Weapons[]
| Weapons | 
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| Type | Assault Rifle | ATGM | LMG |
| Name | M16 | Dragon II | M60 |
| Caliber | 5.56mm | SCALOS [HEAT] [GUID] |
7.62mm [STAT] |
| Ammo | x 2400 | x 10 | x 1000 |
| Range | Ground = 525 m Helicopters = 525 m  Airplanes = N/A m
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Ground = 1575 m Helicopters = N/A m Airplanes = N/A m
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Ground = 1050 m Helicopters = 525 m Airplanes = N/A m
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| Accuracy | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| AP Power | N/A | 13 | N/A |
| HE Power | 1 | N/A | 0.5 |
| Suppression | 40 | 150 | 55 |
| Rate of fire | 141 r/min | 12 r/min | 461 r/min |
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