Graviteam Mius: Platoon Tactics

While Graviteam's bread and butter is the macro side of operations, there are still plenty of options in regards to small scale tactics. The Wehrmacht, in particular, were notorious for their effective use of platoon tactics through their support weapons, and it's no different in Graviteam. Here I go over some options that you may not be aware you had.

[@robfrank1130]

That was not only a great GTMF video, that was a great explanation of German combat doctrine and tactics. Thank you.

[@TheWarSimmer]

Thanks Rob. It's really cool that you've been commenting since I first started this channel a few years ago.

[@Fallout3131]

@@TheWarSimmer THANK YOU ROB!!!!

[@man_vs_life]

I love the way you explain things - very clear and comprehensible. And honestly the platoon/company level is more interesting to me than the full battalion or whatever scale MF operates at, so this was especially interesting. Nice tactical deployment!

[@SolidWorksCAD3D]

Great tutorial - as always! Pre-planned "commander observed fire" in combination with "walking fire" is extremely fast and effective. And thanks for covering "Wehrmacht" units and tactics. The infantry squads were basically build around the lMG gunner(s), the other squad members were essentially "ammo bearers"... :) 2500 rounds for the lMG in reality (only 60 rounds, on the other hand, for the "normal" Kar 98k rifle) - and the same goes for GT; I am always amazed that Graviteam gets every detail right! Another nice detail in GT: In the deployment phase the lMG gunner has all 2500 rounds (IS and SmK) in the "Ammo List". When you start the battle (after the initial orders phase), wait for ca. 10sec: The ammo will then be distributed and will also be shown in the entry for the second "MG-Schütze" in the ammo list! When the lMG gunner starts to fire, the ammo will be given back to him. There are even more details, for example, when the "ammo bearer" is killed. I think I will ask about some of them in the steam forum in the future...

[@alexalban8688]

This channel is small but outstanding. I have been considering picking up Mius since I learned about Graviteam a few days ago and your gameplay of Fateful Strike was my introduction to Graviteam's gameplay. Subbed and keep up the awesome, niche content!

[@zacharyzerbe228]

Its probably the best strategy I've ever played, i've had it for a year now and i gotta say nothing comes close to ot

[@Fusseljack]

Thanks for the video. Went back to play Graviteam recently and your content is not only entertaining but helpful as well.

[@timmunroe4873]

Great job once again, I can't say enough about your efforts! I have sent your video links to some others who post vids saying the have trouble with the UI and other matters you touch upon. I also would like to see a vid on the editor and views on how to use it, when you have the time or inclination. Perhaps one on towing guns and platoon's using vehicle's to assist troop movements and the like. As always Mr. WarSimmer a fantastic job, thank you for your efforts and time! Looking forward to more great content!

[@spellcaster39ify]

Haha you did it! Glad you gave the platoon commander observed fire and base of fire tactics a try. 😁 It's so different to have those squad LMGs in support instead of confined to a glorified SMG role. Your 1st Platoon mortar was within LOS of the enemy position which ofc wouldn't have been the case but that also shows how good the GT AI is at immediately recognising that threat and neutralising it. The video also demonstrates the importance of firepower and not just numbers. To make it a bit more challenging you could have had a couple of HMG emplacements for the enemy but overall this is a great video and it does offer a bit of micro for those who enjoy it.

[@TheWarSimmer]

With those mortars, it's always the best when you specifically state your intention, only to have that intention IMMEDIATELY backfire the second the rounds start flying. Oh well, that's why we had two squads, right?😁

[@spellcaster39ify]

@@TheWarSimmer Now we know why we have checklists. :) Does squishy indirect fire weapon have LOS to target? Yes. Oops. If you can shoot them, they can shoot you, the old rifleman's adage goes. :)

[@yumpinyiminy963]

Thanks! I'm a newbie and have been looking for 2 days for a video on how to control support weapons. The biggest help was the sub-squads. The manual talks about the commands you have available but not how or why you would want to use them. I was getting frustrated at a motor squad attached to a platoon and I had no idea how to get them to fire. They were just constantly moving and not firing with the rest of the platoon and were the 1st to be taken out. 😱👍👌

[@Dusty7460]

please post more graviteam, your explanation and video footage are incredibile. thank to you I have bought the game and also started using the stuff you teached me. ;)

[@TheWarSimmer]

Glad you bought the game. There's a lot of enjoyment to be had in it. I'll make some more vids when I get the time, but for now, check out the steam forums if you have any questions you run into. They're great over there. Gravi ruined all the other "wargames" for me😎

[@Dusty7460]

@@TheWarSimmer Wow thank you for replying, if you don't mind I have also added you to my friends maybe we shall play some games togheter ;). Thank you for everything !

[@Rasmorak]

No wonder my infantry aren't particularly effective. I just keep the whole group together the whole time. I had no idea there were so many sub selections you can do.

[@TheWarSimmer]

Keep in mind that these small scale tactics have a very specific purpose and place. Sometimes your lmgs and mortars have no way to get a LOS on the target, or you will want to divy up your command wheel points on other, more critical issues.

[@Strakh1992]

Video deserves like, mate:) I'm a Combat mission fan, but due to covid isolation I'm planning to dive into Graviteam. Therefore I have a couple of questions. You presented an attack over basically open ground on an entrenched enemy. Available fire support were several light MG-34s and 3 light mortars. 1) Will the attack succeed without mortars, just with lmgs? 2) If the answer to the first question is positive then aren't MG-34s seriously overpowered? Surely this machine gun has rate of fire two times bigger then DP or Bren, but, you know, this was not enough for a platoon to frontally assault hostile entrenched platoon. This reasoning has been confirmed during ww2 when all officers including german ones tried to achieve numerical superiority for frontal assaults. The same holds in Combat mission, where a platoon attacking an entrenched platoon over open ground is basically doomed.

[@BikeratBerlin]

Another great Video ! Thank you very much !

[@IjahMomo]

As usual, a very nice and detailed work from you! Keep going! You're contributing a lot to this game!

[@TheWarSimmer]

Thanks Ian. I'm doing a video on command hierarchy and the operational map next and will be taking a look at that email you sent. Much appreciated.

[@philippelhullier759]

Superb video, great explaination of small unit tactics. Always looking for mission files to replay you videos on my own. Thank you so much.

[@TheWarSimmer]

Thanks Philippe. Did you by chance download the mission file for the tactics and assaults vid I posted last? There were a couple of people who said that it wasn't showing up in their game.

[@philippelhullier759]

@@TheWarSimmer I'm one of those. Tried again today, unfortunatetly the mission doesn't appear in the game. Hope you'll manage to fix that.

[@leonwells1101]

Liked and subscribed. Just picked this game up and it's very overwhelming... I still have no idea what to do really but thanks to your videos it's gradually seeping into my thick skull. I've still got a long way to go before I'm ready to actually play this beast of a game but your delivery is spot on, comprehensive, concise and very entertaining. Cheers!

[@TheWarSimmer]

I have a bunch of tutorial shorts coming up that may help with learning the game as well

[@dogukan127]

I need more of these vids bro. This game's a gem but is quite difficult to learn

[@fuchnorris6277]

10:52 i laughed my ass off when dude gets hit right in the beak with that grenade. thanks for the great guide

[@TheWarSimmer]

🤣 Never noticed that

[@sergionikolenko7440]

Continue this vidios you are good

[@nubtube7313]

Just learning about the Graviteam Tactics franchise, and absolutely love your videos. I am a big fan of North Africa and would love to see your take on campaigns from the Tunisia 1943 installment.

[@shogun242424]

Really great video ! I have been playing a lot recently, but I never used your tactics ! Inspiring ! Thx a lot ! Oh and the video is gorgeous. Good job !

[@sc6554]

great video, keep it coming bro

[@sedghammer]

Really awesome content, love your channel! Hope you are well and still warsimmering.

[@TheWarSimmer]

Yessir. I'll probably throw some more vids up in a bit. Thank you, glad you enjoy the channel!

[@timetodoitrace]

Keep them coming

[@andrewkassian3651]

Very good video. Ctrl grouping is something I've never done. I'll be watching more of your videos to see what other things I am missing or can't figure out. Like turning the bloody Marders to face the enemy. Lol.

[@andrewkassian3651]

Watched another episode and found out I needed to reverse the marders out of defensive trenches then face flanking enemy. Good tip.

[@kenc9236]

Another great video. Thank you.

[@beautifulsunflower835]

Very informative video. Good job.

[@pdolny]

Waitnig for more tutorials :)

[@TheWarSimmer]

Next in the pipeline: Operational map overview and advanced command chains/oob structures

[@guymiller548]

excellent video, thank you

[@filippinoramb]

Pls teach me senpai!

[@ancientmonotheism5118]

This is the game ive been looking for. I thought HOI4, Total War, Fsx, and Football Manager are the end of my journey. I am struggling to study this sim. A steep learning curve, but I enjoy it a lot

[@aarongorton1984]

not that steep easy

[@samsonstone764]

10:51 did that Soviet get knocked out by a stick grenade ? ;D

[@TheWarSimmer]

Them Stielhandgranates are hefty. Watch for the sharp edges😎

[@gunnerr8476]

Yes all type of grenades can contused a person. Sounds bizzare, I'm sure the devs knew.

[@blackedelweiss601]

I'll admit, I don't use the maneuver modifier as much as I should.

[@TheWarSimmer]

I think that generally you don't want to use it very often. People on the forums seem to agree that it can end up bogging down your assault.

[@Gamerfrede]

Please do a tutorial on how to set up a "quick battle" like you are playing, Awesome job btw

[@blackedelweiss601]

He would have used the "battle editor" to make this, not "quick battle". Quick battle is actually a dumbed down version of gameplay to get new players quick into some action.

[@Gamerfrede]

@@blackedelweiss601 ahh okay, then please make a tutorial on how to set one up in battle editor, having a hard time trying to figure it out :I

[@VictorianTimeTraveler]

the way the Infantry actually move in bounds and cover each other is impressive. This illustrates one of the reasons I hate war movies.

[@danielrodriguezperez8655]

You explain thing pretty good!

[@andikotyasutomo5574]

Looks like an alternative to close combat the bloody first. I love to command a platoon sized combat

[@TheWarSimmer]

It's a great game. And yes, I consider it a spiritual successor to the close combat games.

[@201_Gaming]

Hey, another great tutorial! One question, is there any downside to holding back the platoon commander back, like a morale hit? I’m new to the game (but loving it) and I usually do what you say at the beginning by ‘focusing on the macro’, by selecting a whole platoon and just sending them on the attack. I’m starting to think I’m doing it wrong and should hold back the leadership and support elements.

[@TheWarSimmer]

tbh, this is a somewhat unique example. The majority of the time it is best imo to send the entire platoon, including the support elements within that platoon (mortars and commanders). Obviously this only applies to infantry platoons with support elements, and not the other way around. In most cases, I would save those command wheel points for other uses, and not on getting nitpicky with platoon micro. It has a place and purpose, but don't stress too much about it.

[@201_Gaming]

Right on, makes sense. Thanks!

[@Lomaster3]

How did you put the behaviour modifiers tab (shoot at infantry, save ammo, manuever control etc.) on the left? Mine is at the bottom and i find that your arrangement is more convenient.

[@mikehawkisb1g]

At the top left of that area should be a 'play' button that extends the page similar to the one in the right side of the screen with the notis, that will pop out that version of the screen, i had to double check for myself haha

[@rpm1796]

WS.....Nice little 'O' Group...Well presented. I was just a ''Rifle'' when I was a kid and we could only pretend to do this on 'boards' and little mounds of dirt and tape in the field.... back in the day... I'm sure you've read Rommel (concentrate your AT mit your panzers), Guderian (concentrate your Armour,) Von Manstein, manoeuvre & keep them off balance and my buddy Model on defence. When you get time, you might want to check out JJ Fedorowicz Publishing in Winnipeg, Manitoba.....Blase deinen verstand. Viel gluck.............Prost.🍻

[@jonny-b4954]

Animations crack my up in this game.

[@TheWarSimmer]

My favorite is the hand to hand. By far.

[@jonny-b4954]

@@TheWarSimmer Yeah it gets wonky. Especially if the game does that slow mo thing it does sometimes

[@beestard8250]

Hey, so is this no longer possible in the 2023 version of the game? I can't find any way to select the elements of a squad, in the f6 mode that shows the sub elements, without the game either selecting all other squad elements of the platoon and the commander too... I can't shift+click a squad main element like you do in this video. I can only shift+drag select the said element but this selects every other squad main element and the platoon leader with it.

[@beestard8250]

In fact now that I've tested a little more, you cant bind the main and sub elements to number keys like this without the lead and support elements being selected with the keybind. I managed, by switching between the f6 selection modes, to bind main squad elements of a platoons riffle squads to 1, sub element machine gunners to 2 and the leader and the support weapons to 6, but every time I select either the main or sub elements it always also selects the platoon leader and support weapons in addition to the element I'm trying to select.

[@beestard8250]

Final test I did was to try and give seperate orders for main and sub elements with the unwanted leader included and then cancelling the orders for the command element and support weapons but I discovered that you cant give seperate orders for the main and sub elements. The entire squad will follow the last orders given regardless of having the main or sub elements selected...

[@downtango1527]

Great tutorial! I should watch it multiple times. And, could you please recommend me some campaigns that easy to handle (i.e easy to win for a noob like me ;-) ), so that I can keep practicing without so much frustration?

[@TheWarSimmer]

Thanks. Croatian Legion DLC (Odintsov) is great imo. The size is manageable and winnable. There is also a perfect part in the 1st turn of the campaign if you are the soviets where you can utilize indirect artillery really well. I'm doing a tutorial on wire links and command chains for automatic indirect fire, and am using this bit of the operation.

[@downtango1527]

@@TheWarSimmer Thanks a lot! I will give it a try, and hope to watch that new tutorial soon. That "wire links and command chains for automatic indirect fire" confuses me.

[@TheWarSimmer]

It confused me like no get out as well. Finally have it down though. There is a guy who goes by Toni on the forums and he is really good- helped me to get it all sorted out. Hopefully, I will have it out in a week or so if you can't get it down by then.

[@downtango1527]

@@TheWarSimmer Wow, maybe I should wait for the tutorial before playing that campaign.

[@aarongorton1984]

what unit markers you using i dont see my support unitsd on standard

[@cesurkarakus209]

What is your graphic settings? Any tip to increase performance? It seems grass detail has high impact on fps. Your game looks good.

[@TheWarSimmer]

I run everything on highest settings except smoke which I reduce to moderate. Grass detail does have a high impact.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Why are your guys wearing full backpacks and mine do not? only those bedrolls. Because vanilla?

[@cristianwang344]

wonderful! This video help me a lot. by the way, is this map a mod or original?I can't find same place in my custom battle?

[@TheWarSimmer]

Glad it helped. As far as the map, Gravi usually releases all of its maps even if they are paid dlcs for free in the custom battle editor. There were a couple that were exceptions and this may have been one, I believe.

[@janespright]

Hi The WarSimmer Which strategy game do you like the most? The Graviteam? Battlefront? Steel Division 2? Just found the channel but already love your work. I own Tank Warfare Tunisia and SD2, trying to learn TWT now

[@TheWarSimmer]

Appreciate it. My favorite is for sure Gravi, but I enjoy Decisive Campaigns for the role-playing aspect, Unity of Command, and flight sims (I suck at them online though). There is a Civil War sim called Scourge of War that's a lot of fun too- if you're into the time period it's the best. Always on the lookout for good titles.

[@janespright]

@@TheWarSimmer i played some War Thunder, I was mediocre at best but I didn't enjoy Il-2 because of lacking a good joystick. Other sims that i liked is silent hunter 3 GWX and silent hunter 5 also modded but i forgot the names. I'm a decent sub captain. Not into the civil war theme sadly but i do enjoy some total war titles modded of course. Best of all Europa Barbarorum 2. Now Gravi looks like something i could get into and enjoy, still learning wherever i can :)

[@raemour6199]

i cant figure out the selecting individuals and like the machine gun units and seperating them from the squad. i dont see any settings for it. is it part of a dlc?

[@Rasmorak]

One more question. I keep getting a lot of units with a magenta "NO LOF" in under their names. As far as I can tell they've suffered no damage or loss to personnel. I assume that means "No Line of Fire" but I don't know for sure as I couldn't find anything about it in the manual. Looking from their perspective on their level, they can see all around them and nothing is obstructing their view. I've had it happen with field guns, tanks, and even mortars. What the hell is that?

[@TheWarSimmer]

I don't get the "no lof" text very often. Sometimes you will get something called "on limiter" which means that the arty can't get the angle to make the shot. If you press the button towards the top right of the screen that looks like an arching arrow, it should show you which areas the arty can hit or not. Check it before you finish deployment.

[@TristanMurcia]

Why does it seem so easy to select units using your method? Every time i try to separate my support units it automatically clicks the commanding units. And my interface doesn't look the same, i dont have the NATO icons, how do i get those?

[@TheWarSimmer]

It should be the same if you use that method, not sure why. As far as NATO counters, it is in the options:)

[@ValentinGROM]

More videos graviteam tactics mius front!!!

[@TheWarSimmer]

Got some more in the pipeline

[@franciscomilos3049]

every time I send a scouting party out they get killed very quickly before I can get an accurate location on enemy. I even use sub squads when I recon. It’s very frustrating, is there a way to spot enemy while hidden in recon to call artillery or setup attack before without recon getting wiped out first. Can you do a recon squad spotting video? irl a 2 man recon could easily spot enemy entrenchment without being caught. Doesn’t seem realistic

[@robinfalber]

Hi 👋 Like you l enjoy the preparation placing units and their commanders etc. But please can u help me. Despite me looking and looking in manuals and u tube I cannot find any reference to the green white and yellow arrows that move between groups of soldiers. After spending time placing men and their commanders close by. I still get no commander message in red as soon 🔜 as May preparations are complete and I begin battle. Do these arrows accurately tell me I have a commander with each platoon ? or not. Regards. Robin.

[@robinfalber]

PS How is your new video on command hierarchy coming along ? Robin

[@TheWarSimmer]

The arrows DURING deployment show your actual order of battle structure/chain of command. AFTER deployment, the arrows change to show who has an actual communication channel with their subordinates. So, if you have wired communications established, the arrow should remain. If you are in shouting range, the arrow should remain. If the subordinate unit is out for range, the arrow will disappear.

[@robinfalber]

Thank you for explaining that. So if I understand you correctly the colour of the arrows is cosmetic only and I must ensure that I set up my chain of command correctly and in order of rank. Then if I do the yellow arrow should remain after deployment ? Robin.

[@0v3r666]

How to make the UI same as yours? So It has the definition of the icons next to the icons?

[@TheWarSimmer]

There should be a little triangle on the UI. If you click it, it will expand to show the definitions.

[@0v3r666]

The WarSimmer thanks a lot good sir, love your tutorials! They’ve helped so much!

[@SAarumDoK]

And can you do the same thing with the russians ? Because when i select the sub-unit, sometimes i only have rifles or, no sub-units at all.

[@TheWarSimmer]

A lot of the soviet squads cannot be subdivided. An easy way to tell if they can or not is to look at the unit counters along the bottom. If there are not two men on the counter and only one, they cannot be divided.

[@SAarumDoK]

@@TheWarSimmer btw, what reshade setting are you using ? And thanks for responding.

[@TheWarSimmer]

@@SAarumDoK I don't use reshade. Imo, the best way to get nice visuals is a high res monitor. When you're zoomed out you can see more details in 4k

[@nicholasi695]

Do you have a sound mod on? My Mgs do not sound the same as yours.

[@TheWarSimmer]

I use a custom sfx mod that is a mishmash of the different ones you can find on the steam forums.

[@nicholasi695]

@@TheWarSimmer Much needed ty!!!!!

[@Maxtorym]

hey every one is this game still on in 2020 or is there a newer version of this game? I come from Hearts of iron 4. and i wanne try something else.

[@TheWarSimmer]

Still actively going with new content. The devs make new dlc all the time.

[@Maxtorym]

@@TheWarSimmer i bought it looks very cool but its hard lol

[@TheWarSimmer]

@@Maxtorym Once you get used to it it's not bad. Just remember this is very much supposed to be a sim. There will be plenty of engagements you lose, and are meant to lose.

[@Maxtorym]

@@TheWarSimmer i played my first round in campaign and it was a draw. Setting was normal for ai and sinulator settings. But how do i get reinforments? Ore how do i select or make divisions. This part im still confused with

[@franciscomilos3049]

Why do my tracers look like flying pink halos and yours look more realistic?

[@TheWarSimmer]

Try changing the gfx options involving tracers in the settings. Not certain, but that may the reason.

[@lazarstanarevic2535]

How can i download this "game" or whatever it is?

[@TheWarSimmer]

It's on steam. Called Graviteam Tactics Mius Front. They have DLC as well for different operations.

[@lazarstanarevic2535]

@@TheWarSimmer Thanks

[@PhatNguyen-qj2no]

WarSimmer, Please pardon me!!! Your answear can help me a lot!!!! Would you mind if I wonder you some questions that is how I can assign 2 men in platoon to a particular team for recon mission. And my last question is how to assign the different color team to same color or same command hierarchy. Thanks You for spending time and reading my comment.

[@TheWarSimmer]

To assign 2 soldiers, you will have to individually select them by holding shift and selecting the unit. It should then only select a portion of the squad. You can then hotkey them by hitting CTRL+1 and anytime you hit 1 they will be selected. Have them do whatever you want after that (recon, picket, etc). Just make sure manuever control is off for the unit or they will try to rejoin. As far as the command hierarchy, it's difficult to explain with words on youtube. I am making a video about it.

[@PhatNguyen-qj2no]

@@TheWarSimmer I really appreciate it. Your answear helped me a lot. Thanks You.

[@andrewkassian3651]

This is very good information. Look forward to implementing it. Thanks War Simmer.

[@aarongorton1984]

i guess its good to turn it off for observed fire

[@aarongorton1984]

your wrong about fire contorl it just means youll see more enemies fire contorl is better on

[@aarongorton1984]

only thing puts me off this game is fire control i dont full understand it i know if its on then your whole army shares info on enemy locaitons but idont get it for observed fire isent it suppose to be on

[@aarongorton1984]

you cant micro in muis not what its about the support will fire anyway

[@aarongorton1984]

theres better ways

[@aarongorton1984]

most time mgs cant see nothing

[@aarongorton1984]

russians have mg and morter support

[@aarongorton1984]

no other war sim comes close to this game ppl compare this to cm cm is shite lmao on this game your oil tanker can blow or your guns can jam or tanks get stuck in mud or set on fire amazing game

[@AlexanderSeven]

Nice explanation, but synthesized voice is meh.

[@TheWarSimmer]

Are you an audio guy? I've been trying to find the right way to do vocals for a while. Started with a really crummy headset and I've moved to ant-lion which is a decent mic. However, I haven't decided on post-processing yet. In this one, I didn't do anything except normalize the audio. I keep playing with it, trying to find that sweet spot. If you have any suggestions let me know.

[@AlexanderSeven]

@@TheWarSimmer No sorry, it just sounds too robotic to me.