This is a description of the mixed arms strategy. The UEF depends on a good mix of all of their units. The first reason for this is because enemies will easily counter masses of just one unit type. For every such attack force the UEF sends, there is a straightforward counter. Air assaults and point defenses are frequently the primary threat. UEF relies more on a mixed army because their units are not particularly good at fending off those threats. For example, Aeon MMLs and Cybran MMLs are much better than UEF MMLs because they have a superior ROF and a larger range. To compensate for this, UEF MMLs need to get closer and must survive longer by using mixed arms. Specifically, UEF MMLs need an escort of a few mobile shield generators and T2 tanks, and if an air situation arises T2 Mobile AA.