Splitting infantry

[Soldier]

I for one split some of my infantry units frequently throughout a game/scenario. Once near a suspected possible enemy position, advancing from cover to cover. I will spit one squad to form a scouting party or a cannon fader unit if you will. Rather have a half squad cut dawn by an enemy ambush, then an entire one, etc.

The half squad ordered to move forward is the one with the SMG weapon/weapons and the other half with the light MG will stay put in cover, providing overwatch.
Sometims I will assault an enemy known position, by using the same tactic. Split an entire platoon and advance with the SMG half squads, while my light MG half squads provide covering fire..
This tactic works even better, when other heavier support weapons are available as well.