246. Leutnant

Specialises in forward reconnaissance and fire support.

Overview
Transferred to Aachen in late 1944, the 246th repulsed repeated U.S. assaults for five days using well constructed strong-points. Despite its dogged defence, the 246th was later overrun and reassigned to the Hürtgen Forest.

Armaments: (K98k x2, Luger), *MP 717(r) (35rd.) x2, *MP 40 x2, Skill: Regular, Role: Tactical support.

Gameplay
(+ Camouflage)

Abilities
Halt Retreat
 * Requirement: Veterancy 1

7.5 cm High-explosive Rapid Barrage
 * Officer order. Halts the retreat of nearby squads. Does not cancel this squad from retreating.
 * Cost: 45 Munitions

Coordinated Light Artillery Barrage
 * Requests for a rapid 7.5 cm high-explosive barrage at the target area. Moderately effective against most targets, but will struggle against heavy armour. Fires five (5) rounds.
 * Cost: 25 Munitions

Flare Conditioned Sprint
 * All available mortars and 7.5 cm howitzers will barrage the target area within the ability's range.
 * Cost: 25 Munitions
 * Short-ranged parachute flare. Reveals the target area.
 * Increases movement and reduces chance to be hit. Timed ability. Disables weapons and reduces line-of-sight while moving. Faster cooldown over standard Sprint.

Upgrades
Maschinenpistole 717(r) (35rd.) Submachine Guns (x2) 10.5 cm Howitzer Rapid Barrage 10.5 cm Howitzer Illumination Barrage Junkers Ju-87D 'Stuka' Reconnaissance Patrol Forward Observer Training Maschinenpistole 40 Submachine Guns (x2)
 * Requirement: Veterancy 3
 * Cost: 40 Munitions
 * (+ Cheap, + Long Bursts, - Poor Accuracy)
 * Requirement: Veterancy 2
 * Cost: 20 Munitions
 * Replaces 7.5 cm High-explosive Rapid Barrage. Authorises the officer to request rapid 10.5 cm high-explosive barrages, which are effective against all but the heaviest of targets.
 * Requirement: Veterancy 2
 * Cost: 20 Munitions
 * Replaces 7.5 cm High-explosive Rapid Barrage. Authorises the officer to request 10.5 cm illumination barrages, which reveal the target area.
 * Requirement: Veterancy 1
 * Cost: 20 Munitions
 * Replaces Flare. Authorises the officer to request available aircraft to make a reconnaissance patrol at the target area.
 * Requirement: Veterancy 1
 * Cost: 30 Munitions
 * The squad has increased line-of-sight when out of combat, stopped, and either in cover or garrisoned.
 * Cost: 20 Munitions
 * (+ Fast Reload, + High Accuracy, + Long Bursts, - Low ROF)