The Scout medal is another of an "obscure" to get medal; at least it is to me. I said that same thing about the Confederate Medal, didn't I?
Detecting 9 out of possibly 15 enemy vehicles in a winning battle present some obvious difficulty;
Either you really play for the medal, and that possibly result in jeopardizing your team's chances to win the battle, or, you play with the usual safeguards, and you may very well be going over hundreds or thousands of battle before getting one of these, if!
Admittedly luck plays a large part in it too, as ever.
This week-end, while playing for the 5x multiplier, I have twice detected 10 bandits, both times in lost battles.
My first attempt was a wilful one. I simply went behind the enemy lines, and had time to detect them before they put me to sleep, with hard consequences for my team, since the only other light tank was also quickly disposed off, leaving the TD's without eyes.
My second fulfillment of the Scout Medal prerogative was a casual one. I was in a Lycan, and I simply happened onto an enemy team that had decided to attack from one flank, and one flank only.
After these two early happenings, I did not detect more than seven or less per battle.
To respect the team I am supporting, I check first the number of lights on both sides. If the red have lights in platoon, then I abandon any attempt to push for a Scout Medal. I hope for the best, but I play conservatively, since the lights are the eyes of the backline, and without them, you have seriously impaired your team's winning chances.
That about sums it up. Some of you may have already guessed that I am at Stage 6 of the Tusk contract. That medal that I need, will have to be won with the AMX 13-90 or the AMX 13-105; I have the Bat-Chat 25t AP, but I do not think it is a contending vehicle for a Scout medal.
The AMX 13-90 with the 75mm gun package has (at least on paper) a little better mobility; also, I have failed to notice it myself, have you?
The AMX 13-105 has better mobility than the 13-90.
I decided the AMX 13-90 90mm gun package is the tank of choice for the Scout Medal in this Tusk contract context.
In a different thread, one player advertised he had already had several Scout medals over these past days. Did not specify Tier and tank, which plays a big part in chasing a Scout medal.
If there is anything you could offer in terms of advice, please go ahead... I have done the usual preparation, watching YouTube, reading topics, and so on....