Dio: Reconnaisance in Force

 

 G.I.Joe, based on the real-life Delta Force, specializes in Spec-Ops, not typical grunt work. In my Joe-verse, however, there are some operations against Cobra that necessitate striaght leg stuff. One of these is a reconnaissance-in-force. As the name suggests, this mission calls for a relatively small team to search for the enemy and report his whereabouts to Command, yet at the same time, it is not limited to your typical sneak-peek op. No, sir. This recon op comes with some firepower to deal damage to Cobra.

 

At the heart of this recon-in-force op is the small armored vehicle, the Armadillo. It has a quad set of 40 mm guns to give the team members sufficient fire support.

 

 

Bazooka is back driving tanks!

 

Acting as pointman is Beach Head.

 

Following him is team leader, Flint, who also carries the radio.

 

On their right flank marches Heavy Duty, with his .50 cal. machine gun.

 

Heavy Duty aims his big gun at the treeline in case some Cobras pop up there.

 

Should the Cobras make the mistake of showing up, Heavy Duty’s .50 cal. slugs and the Armadillo’s 40 mm shells will definitely make mincemeat of them.

 

Asst. Team Leader Stalker is also the designated grenadier for the team. He takes the drag and protect the Joes from any Cobra surprise from the rear.

 

Alongside Stalker is Tunnel Rat. Should the team come across any signs of booby trap, he’ll be called upon  to disable it.

 

That’s why for this op, Tunnel Rat leaves his favorite weapon, a .30 cal. machine gun behind, in favor of the small yet reliable Uzi.