The Assault Marines are effective at defeating enemy civilians, exposed spies, and other unarmed units. They also excel against Anti-Tank troops, and can be dispatched against other infantry troops and light armored vehicles. Consequently, mass production of them forms the backbone of the front line. Like all other infantry, they are weak against Tanks and Machine Guns. Assault Marines may garrison in a fort, tower, or city, increasing that building's effectiveness against enemy units.