I guess the solution is to play as a rifleman yourself?

@Ice On The Rocks Thanks for the feedback! When testing this map I had to balance both sides to have a similar difficulty, and I also noticed it was a bit easy to win on both sides. I'm not too concerned about it, but I think the problem is most of the AI are using bolt-action rifles and they tend to bunch up which makes things easier than if there were tanks and submachine guns/ more modern weapons

Fun mission! I was actually able to beat it first try without dying on realistic difficulty. Don't get me wrong, I like a challenge, but so many workshop missions seem way harder than they need to be. Great job!