Pilots Are the Most Underappreciated Asset on Squad

Non-pilot players often underestimate the critical impact a skilled pilot has on the overall success of the team. A good pilot doesn’t just fly from point A to B—they act as a force multiplier that can significantly shift the tide of battle. Without an effective helicopter pilot, armored units are essentially blind, lacking real-time reconnaissance to identify enemy movements, which often results in devastating ambushes. The absence of aerial overwatch means teams miss out on quick enemy HAB (spawn point) spotting, leaving threats to go undetected until it's too late.

Moreover, logistics suffer greatly without a helicopter. FOBs (Forward Operating Bases) become vulnerable and underutilized due to inconsistent or delayed resupply runs. This hampers the team's ability to maintain strong defensive positions or launch sustained offensives. A helicopter’s speed and versatility allow for rapid insertion of troops into strategic locations, quick extraction under fire, and emergency supply drops that can save isolated squads.

Perhaps most importantly, helicopters offer unparalleled situational awareness. From the sky, pilots can observe enemy troop movements, vehicle convoys, and even shifting frontlines across vast portions of the battlefield—information that’s impossible to gather from the ground. This aerial perspective allows pilots to act as de facto command assets, relaying critical intel to squad leaders and coordinating attacks with precision. In short, a competent pilot doesn’t just support the team—they elevate it to a whole new level of effectiveness.