Earliest documented outpost route
Use a visible, replaceable squad that responds to Orders. The dated route demonstrates Pistol Squad for the first target.
Military Army Tycoon Squad Comparison
There is not enough reproducible current data for a trustworthy universal letter ranking. Evidence confirms Pistol Squad, Rifle Squad, and SMG Squad labels, while a dated August 31, 2026 walkthrough uses Pistol for an early outpost. Health, damage, cost, range, and same-condition clear times remain incomplete.
Tier status: no universal letter ranking published. Reason: incomplete roster and no repeatable same-condition benchmark.
Current comparison
| Squad | Documented | Not documented | Safe conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistol Squad | Visible label; dated early capture use | Current cost, DPS, survivability, upgrades | Earliest documented capture option, not universally best |
| Rifle Squad | Visible label; one source calls it sustained-damage | Same-condition test, current cost, exact damage | Candidate for later testing; no rank |
| SMG Squad | Visible label; one source describes close-range pressure | Same-condition test, current cost, range, damage | Candidate for objective tests; no rank |
Breacher, Reaper, vehicles, and promotional-image units stay excluded until exact-game evidence confirms current availability and role.
Which squad should you choose now?
Rifle and SMG are available
Compare replacement cost, survival, clear time, Follow and Attack response, Hold usefulness, and Retreat recovery under the same conditions.
Base defense
Use a squad that responds reliably to Hold where needed. A label cannot replace a defensive test.
Contested objective
Keep replacement Cash and Retreat when the push fails. A “best army” video title is not a benchmark.
Why there is no letter ranking yet
A defensible result needs a verified roster, equal unit count and upgrade state, the same objective and server conditions, at least three runs, clear-time and survivor records, a test date, and retesting after major changes.
Planned test record
| Field | Required record |
|---|---|
| Squad | Exact live label |
| Unlock and cost | Current visible values |
| Upgrade state | Same for candidates |
| Objective | Same defender group |
| Run count | At least three |
| Results | Average clear time and survivors |
| Commands | Same Order sequence |
| Patch | Test date plus video or screenshot |
This is a future evidence standard, not a claim that testing is complete.
Turn the comparison into a team build
The current evidence supports a goal-and-readiness plan, not a fixed team combo. Use the planner to create an explainable team build for income, Orders, capture, defense, recovery, or a Rebirth check.
Open the Army Mission PlannerRecent names not added to the confirmed table
Riot Squad / Oppression and Bizon Squad appear in a September 7 third-party video transcription. Direct footage, exact labels and independent confirmation were not obtained. They remain unconfirmed and are excluded from the roster and rankings.
Read the current report statusFrequently asked questions
What is the best squad?
No universal best is supported by current evidence.
Is Pistol Squad good?
It is the earliest documented option used in an August 31, 2026 first-outpost walkthrough. That does not prove it beats later squads.
Is Rifle better than SMG?
Not confirmed by a same-condition test.
Why not rank units from official artwork?
Artwork identifies the game visually but does not prove every pictured unit is playable, available, or stronger.
Will this page add a real tier list?
Only after the roster and repeatable tests are available. The date and method will be published.
Evidence boundary
Pistol, Rifle, and SMG labels are confirmed; role descriptions are secondary and dated. Formation artwork is not ranking evidence.