Employ VDV airborne tactics to supply infantry, infiltrate elite guard troops, establish forward positions, and call in devastating air support. Has very strong support capabilities and Airborne Guards can be deploy from any ambient buildings on the map.

Guard Armies were issued better weapons like the improved
T-34/85 with its more potent gun and heavy 120mm mortar. Improved training and knowledge allows crews to repair their own vehicles. Very strong armor and infantry.

Guard Armies were underpinned by versatile infantry. Providing short-range SMGs to conscripts boosts infantry combat capabilities while IL-2 aircraft, KV-1 heavy tanks, and 152mm howitzers pulverize a variety of enemies. Very well rounded.

Soviet Armies promoted a doctrine of supporting combat arms - elite infantry, air corps reconnaissance and bombing, and divisional artillery created versatile forces. Similar to Guard Rifle CA, but more defensive and with stronger air support.