7) Flank

Learn how to execute a successful flank in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. This guide covers squad setup, diversion tactics, and stealthy movement for maximum advantage.

Alright, let's talk about flanking in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. This is a super effective tactic, but you gotta do it right. Basically, flanking means getting to the side or behind an enemy position so you can get a much better shot at them. It can seriously turn the tide of a battle if you pull it off.

Before you even think about flanking, make sure you're absolutely certain where the enemies are. If you go to flank and they've moved, you'll be in a really bad spot, exposed and alone. You also need a decent squad size – at least three people, but honestly, four or more makes it much easier to pull off.

This tactic works wonders on smaller maps like Desert Gulch, Boneyard, and Nowhere. Here's the general idea: you'll want one or two guys to act as a distraction. Their job is to hold the enemy's attention and draw them into a specific area. For instance, in Nowhere, you could have them lure the enemies into the middle of the road. While that's happening, you need two other guys – no more, no less – to move together stealthily around the enemy's position. In the Nowhere example, these two would sneak around the junkyard to get to the side or back of the enemy squad. The key is that diversion and drawing them in first. The two flankers need to be sneaky and ideally be your fastest or most aggressive players.

A well-executed flank is often the difference between winning and losing. It opens up enemies who thought they were safe and gives your team a huge advantage.