I had one time where the platoon AI worked perfectly. I was in a M1 and had a 2nd M1 as a wingman. He stayed right with me, fighting by my side until he died.
In another time all the AI ran off and left me. I finally followed the sound of battle and found all the wrecks. Then encountered the remaining 3 OPFOR. Frankly I was more lucky than good in defeating them.
The map in demo is ok. I understand its not supposed to be dynamic, but it really should have more information on your starting position, your line of advance (or retreat), and suspected OPFOR avenues of approach.
Something like what a platoon commander might hastily sketch out on a map, like this
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