Battlefield 2: Modern Combat/Support

The Support class, when utilized properly can be a valued member to any team. With the changes made by the 1.2 patch, the support class weapons are able to dish it out as well as, if not better than, the assault class weapons. Going prone is still recommended, but you at least have a chance now while standing. You can be a spec ops best friend going behind enemy lines and giving him the ammo he needs to take out all of the enemy’s assets. Or a commander's new buddy by holding a flag with your relentless machine gun fire. To be effective in this class look no further than its name: Support.

Suppresion
Suppression is what these guns were designed to do. Keep the enemy's heads down and you and your team have a better chance at keeping your own. Suppression fire is best in bursts. Make them afraid to take a peek or throw a grenade. Your teammates will thank you.

Role
Understand the role you play on a team. Most of us when we think of machine guns have visions of Rambo mowing down hordes of bad guys standing in two feet of brass all in a blaze of glory. The truth is you are there to help out your team, hence the name Support. It might not be glorious but somebody needs to do it. Take ownership of the class. Fulfill your role to the best of your ability, be it suppression or supply. Do what it takes to help your team win. It’s all about the team. Support your guys every way you can, and be a vital member of the team. If you like being a part of the whole, the Support class may be for you.

Position
Going prone is the key if you want to kill someone with the machine gun. Going prone increases accuracy with any gun, but it is essential with a machine gun.

PKM
This is the biggest, loudest gun you can get. With the release of the 1.2 patch, this gun is even more deadly. It has a distinctive sound and draws a lot of attention. This gun has massive stopping power and can give squads a real bad time. One unique feature this gun offers is its ability to shoot through some soft cover, such as the tin fences or wooden walls

Resupply
Toss those bags around like they are going out of style. See a teammate fire an anti-tank rocket? Toss him a bag. Don't forget you can resupply vehicles too. Hop in a HMMWV and go escort a tank. Remember, a well supplied force is an effective one. With less down time waiting on supply crates your team will be more efficient.