don't have much use for units that don't move.
Out of the total orbat, only a small proportion are static about 40 of 944 units in play, including the new militia.
Hellen's aggressive game play has pointed out a large flaw with my orbat that needs to be addressed. I don't believe he was too far out of reality. NATO, and particularly the US had developed a new offensive doctrine called Land/Air Battle that called for deep, unexpected penetration of Warsaw Pact space,in the 1980's. Some form of this was available for 1979. It was a more warrior spirit not too dissimilar to Hellen's approach. I welcome his game-style. He has shown that the doctrine is very plausible!
Historically these new units are accurate, but I debated to myself whether or not to originally include them in Beta, especially if there was no need for them. I have now concluded they are needed. As a matter of fact, they were essential to East German security (foreign and domestic) and a major part of their military structure.
Now interestingly, we should talk about how these units would be used in 1979. As the Soviets pushed into West Germany, would the border units stay fixed on the border or would they follow? I do not know for sure. My hunch is they would stay to ensure no foreign provocateurs, NATO small units, or refugees would infiltrate EG space causing mischief.
As I release a newer version shortly, let's see how this plays out...
Col. Mussbu
The long arm of the law - "The King of Battle"