Tank Commander

Tank Commander
General information
Type	Armor
Faction	United States Germany Soviet Union United Kingdom
Manpower cost	3

"As a Tank Commander you'll be leading a tank crew consisting of yourself and two crewmen."

— Tank Commander Role Guide

The Tank Commander is one of the fourteen playable roles featured in Hell Let Loose.

As the unit leader of the Tank squad, the Tank Commander's role is to coordinate and lead their crew using information obtained from other unit leaders. Since unit leaders have more avenues of communication than other roles, the Tank Commander is well-suited for using the tank's Periscope to identify and relay enemy positions. However, just like the Crewman, the Tank Commander has the option to switch between the Driver, Gunner and Periscope seats.

Gameplay Tips

Look before you leap – Using your binoculars will allow you to scout the path ahead for enemy mines or ambushes. When safe, take the opportunity to do this – especially on paths and roads.

Better together – Tanks are strong on their own, but stronger when working alongside infantry or other tanks. This will reduce the chance of your tank being isolated by the enemy, flanked and destroyed.

Eyes in the back of your head – If you find yourself driving or gunning as a Tank Commander, leave your Commander periscope facing behind the tank. This will allow you to quickly check if the enemy are sneaking up behind you.

Stay vocal – Talk to your crew, inform your driver on where you’d like to go, tell your gunner ahead of time what you’d like them to prioritize and inform your crew of threats, obstacles and troop movements as soon as possible by using team only message, as enemies will know your plan and change their procedure.

A friend in need – Listen out for allies requesting assistance via comms. Tanks can quickly change the tide of a battle.

Ask and you shall receive – If your tank is damaged and far from HQ, use either Officer or proximity comms to request a repair station be built. You can also ask a friendly Engineer to come and repair your tank.

Loadout

	United States	Germany	Soviet Union	United Kingdom
Tank Commander Level 1	Standard Issue	Standard Issue	Standard Issue	Standard Issue
Primary weapon	M1A1 Thompson x4	MP40 x4	PPSH 41 x4	Sten Gun Mk.II x4
Secondary weapon	Colt M1911 x4	Luger P08 x6	Nagant M1895 x4	Webley MK VI x4
Utility	Bandage x2 Westinghouse M3 6x30 Binoculars M3 Knife	Bandage x2 Dienstglas 6x30 Binoculars Feldspaten	Bandage x2 RKKA 8x40 Binoculars MPL-50 Spade	Bandage x2 Prism No.2 MK II x6 Binoculars Fairbairn-Sykes
Tank Commander Level 3	Mechanic	Mechanic	Mechanic	Mechanic
Primary Weapon	Colt M1911 x6	Luger P08 x6	Tokarev TT33 x6	Webley MK VI x6
Utility	Torch Bandage x2 Westinghouse M3 6x30 Binoculars M3 Knife	Torch Bandage x2 Dienstglas 6x30 Binoculars Feldspaten	Torch Bandage x2 RKKA 8x40 Binoculars MPL-50 Spade	Torch Bandage x2 Prism No.2 MK II x6 Binoculars Fairbairn-Sykes

• Loadouts Current for: Update 13

Trivia

• As a unit leader, the Tank Commander has access to the command chat, along with the Officer, Spotter, and Commander roles.
• The standard issue loadout for a Tank Commander features an SMG, which can be useful when the situation demands that you leave the vehicle and fight.
• A player's posture and equipment status will persist when entering and exiting a vehicle. In other words, entering a vehicle in the prone stance and with a weapon equipped will cause you to exit the vehicle in the same conditions.