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Tank Commanders will often be assigned temporary command over infantry and artillery assets{{Fn|4a}} as well as siege assets such as [[Thunderer]]s and [[Hellhounds]].{{Fn|2c}} This may see them leading an armoured spearhead to break through the enemy lines ahead of a mighty infantry offensive, or digging in to defend vulnerable artillery, or outflanking an enemy to reduce and disperse the amount of incoming fire. Though infantry often grumble when assigned to a Tank Commander, feeling that they would not grasp the hardships and limitations of men on foot, such complaints turn to cheers at the sight of the Tank Commander leading his force to smash directly into the foe's ranks, guns blazing and treads churning up the enemy. Blending excellent personal combat experience with good leadership, the soldiers of non-armoured regiments soon learn to trust the Tank Commander's prowess.{{Fn|4a}}
Tank Commanders are given a great degree of freedom when selecting their preferred command vehicle.{{Fn|26}} Granted their pick of the armoured fighting vehicles available to their regiment, and they are further entitled to pick their vehicle's crew from the finest veterans.{{Fn|4a}} Most typically, they can be seen commanding from the cupola of mighty [[Leman Russ battle tank]]{{Fn|4a}}. This can be of any [[Leman_Russ_Battle_Tank#Known_patterns| pattern]] the regiment is able to provide{{Fn|1}}. Some Tank Commanders, such as [[Colonel]] [[Stranski]], prefer to command their armored forces from the cupola of a [[Chimera]] instead.{{Fn|16a}} Another might prefer to command from a [[Manticore]] artillery vehicle.{{Fn|25}} And still others may choose to command from a heavy [[Rogal Dorn Battle Tank]].{{Fn|26}}
Tank Commanders may sometimes command from within a [[Super Heavy Vehicle]] such as a [[Baneblade]]{{Fn|16a}}{{Fn|16b}}{{Fn|13}}{{Fn|17b}}, where they will be better able to direct the fire of its various weapons and crew. In this position, the Tank Commander is able to accurately direct the fire of all the Baneblade's weapons and their gunners.{{Fn|9}}{{Fn|12}} The Baneblade is able to serve as a mobile Field HQ, and its sight can bolster the morale of nearby troops.{{Fn|16b}}
