Rear Echelon

Able to effectively hold the line by fortifications, or merging with other units.

Overview
Rear Echelon Troops consist of brave men from many support sections of the military as they raise a rifle and join combat. Though spotty in training, with the compact M1 Carbine in hand, they can effectively join in frontline close combat and support roles.

Armaments: (M1 Carbines, M3A1 Grease Gun), *M1918A2 BAR, *M1 Carbines x2, *M3 Grease Guns x2, Skill: Poor, Role: Engineer.

Abilities
'''Mk. 2 'Pineapple' Grenade'''

Frag Grenade, standard issue Mk 2 'pineapple' grenade can immediately kill bunched up infantry and send lethal shrapnel over much longer distances.

Basic Repair

Demonstrating pure ingenuity, troops can repair any damaged structure, crewed weapon, vehicle, or bridge.

Destroy Cover

The soldiers plant a small timed demo charge at the target location, which can destroy cover, fences and other weak objects.

Merge

Bring a squad up to full strength by filling their ranks with Rear Echelon.

Upgrades
M1 Garand Rifle (x2)

M1918A2 BAR 

M3 SMG (x2)

Demolition Kits

SCR-625 Mine Detector