As such, the Support specialist can easily rip through large groups of clustered enemies, and deal substantial damage to bigger specimens. His shotgun damage and penetration is significantly improved, and his Grenades inflict more damage as well (but not grenade launchers). The Support specialist can output a large amount of damage at close range, generally carries the heavier weapons of the squad's arsenal, primarily the shotgun, hunting shotgun, combat shotgun, HSG-1 shotgun and AA12.
He typically either holds the front line, attacking the majority of specimens, or assumes the more passive role of maintaining the weld on doors. The Support specialist, often referred to as just Support, is usually a key member of a good squad.
