Can I command a squad, or ai in my squad to setup a static weapon?

[Грач]

If not, what is the point of having literal ai squads with static weapon parts on their back

[Грач]

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[Liam McKendrick]

You can, but there isn't a simple method.
As Squad commander, the #6 key menu lists a unit's available actions (drop/pickup weapon, rearm, etc). In order to generally assemble a static weapon, you must have one backpack on the ground, such as the Bipod (for an Mk6), and be carrying the other part, such as the Tube.

By combining these two methods, you can command one unit to drop his backpack, then have the unit carrying the other part be nearby and you should have the option to assemble the static weapon (the available actions menu is tricky, so may not always work).

[Грач]

Originally posted by Zhenylas:

You can, but there isn't a simple method.
As Squad commander, the #6 key menu lists a unit's available actions (drop/pickup weapon, rearm, etc). In order to generally assemble a static weapon, you must have one backpack on the ground, such as the Bipod (for an Mk6), and be carrying the other part, such as the Tube.

By combining these two methods, you can command one unit to drop his backpack, then have the unit carrying the other part be nearby and you should have the option to assemble the static weapon (the available actions menu is tricky, so may not always work).

Thank you, was really bummed when I thought it wasn't possible; that being said, is there a way to do it with fire teams/High Command?

[straighta10]

Sometimes the the action you want won't show up on the menu at all. Is this happens select a different soldier open their #6 menu, the reselect the soldier you want to do the thing and check their menu again.