Garrisoning (Generals)

Garrisoning is a tactic used in urban combat. As high ground and cover are both effective measures to protect infantry, commanders often choose to send their troops inside buildings whenever possible, vastly increasing their survivability. A trained group of infantry can easily turn a civilian structure into a makeshift fortress, keeping them safe, at least as long as the structure stands. Generally, about 10 soldiers can occupy one building.

Garrisoning increases the chance of survival for infantry, as most units will have to deal with the building before the infantry. A few missile soldiers, along with some anti-infantry support, can be extremely useful against all comers.

GLA's expert mercenary, Jarmen Kell is unique in that he can garrison a building without being noticed.

There are a variety of counters to garrisoning. For the USA, Rangers work well both when upgraded with flashbangs or rapelling from a helicopter. Also, the Nighthawk can damage garrisoned forces when upgraded with bunker busters. Chinese Dragon Tanks and GLA Toxin Tractors can also rid a building of it's defenders.