Jaegers

Description
Jaegers are light infantry available to the Germans as their starting unit. Jaegers are the cheapest M1 infantry, but also have the smallest squad size and lowest hitting power. The squad has the advantage of good LOS and higher movement speed than most infantry, allowing them to quickly spot danger and respond or withdraw. Jaegers absolutely must be used in conjunction with MG42s when facing more than one Allied infantry unit in the early game.

If the German player selected the Afrika Korps division, Rifle Battalion can be unlocked with Command Points, upgrading the Jaeger squad to five men, giving them access to anti-tank grenades and heavier weapons, and trading their distinctive caps for sand-colored helmets. The Jaeger squad increases its fighting capability without sacrificing its higher LOS and speed.

Kar98k Rifle
The Kar98k is the standard service rifle of Germany. Along with the British Lee-Enfield, the Kar98k has the longest range among bolt-action rifles, and also has excellent accuracy. The weapon suffers at close range due to its low rate of fire.

MP 40 Submachine Gun
If the squad is upgraded under the Afrika Korps division, the fifth man is equipped with an MP 40. The MP 40 has the lowest rate of fire and poor accuracy at range, but does a good amount of damage.

MG34 Light Machine Gun
If the squad is upgraded under the Afrika Korps division, the Jaegers exchange one of their rifles for an MG34 light machine gun. The MG34 has the highest magazine capacity and maximum range of all light machine guns, but it is not very accurate. Like other LMGs, the MG34 can only be fired if the squad is stationary.

Anti-Tank Grenade
This ability is only available to Afrika Korps division Jaegers. AT grenades have very short range, but will penetrate most armor and can destroy smaller vehicles in one hit. Heavier armor will require multiple AT grenades to be destroyed.

MG34 Light Machine Gun
This upgrade is only available to Afrika Korps division Jaegers. After advancing to Mobilization Level 2, Jaegers can upgrade with the MG34 Light Machine Gun for 75 munitions.