The primary role of the commando is providing covering fire for the rest of their squad, and should typically focus on taking out the weaker foes: Stalkers, Crawlers, Clots, and Gorefasts. By reading the specimens' health bars, the commando can gauge the best time for the team to coordinate its attacks on more dangerous targets.

His ability to see the specimens' health bars and detect cloaked enemies at range makes him effective at preventing foes from sneaking up on the team, especially in dark areas. The commando generally serves as the eyes of the squad.