Ranger (Generals)

Rangers were the USA's premier fighting men during their war against the GLA. Rangers were better equipped and trained than their opposition, and proved invaluable in urban warfare. In addition to the abilities granted them by the upgrades described below, a squad of Rangers could be loaded into a Chinook and perform a 'Combat Drop' on any building garrisoned by the enemy, clearing it out.

They aer Armed with M16 Assult Rifles and a M203 grenade launcher attachment.

Upgrades

 * Flash-Bang Grenades - Available from the Barracks, this upgrade would give Rangers the option to switch from their standard assault rifle to flash-bang grenades during combat. These grenades could clear buildings of enemy soldiers, and were very effective at dispersing Angry Mobs.
 * Capture Building - Developed at the Barracks, this upgrade gave Rangers the ability to capture both neutral and hostile structures.
 * Chemical Suits - Available from the Strategy Center, these were developed a while into the conflict, following the GLA's surprisingly widespread use of toxin weapon systems. They helped protect US infantry from toxins long enough to allow them to evacuate the contaminated area.
 * Advanced Training

Tactics/Counters
The main advantages of the Ranger were in his flexibility in urban warfare. With his flash-bang grenades, the Ranger was a deadly threat to enemy infantry. Naturally, however, Rangers were no match for anti-infantry vehicles.

A promotional power granted to US generals at a certain rank allowed them to drop in a squad of Rangers by air (known as a Para Drop), with 3 ranks available, each with an increasing number of Rangers. A vast number of Rangers were also dropped close to an Iranian oilfield and GLA base during the war, clearing the way for other forces to establish a US field base in the area.