And if operatives were given that as a basic buffing ability, I'd say remove the transfer supplies skill from medics and replace it with a grenade that heals all allies in the explosion radius. We have the lazarus grenade for rezzing, but nothing for multiple target healing.

I wouldnt mind seeing operatives given the ability to disarm HE charges and remove hackboxes, and some kind of team buff wouldnt hurt them either (something like a supply buff to an ally would be great I think).

That way, it breaks down into...

Soldiers
-Plant HE charges
-Resupply/increase ally ammunition

Medics
-Heal/Buff Allies
-Revive Allies
-Keep the hostage moving during escorts

Engineers
-Buff Ally weapon damage/armor
-Build MG Nests
-Repair the Bot
-Construct Barricades
-Upgrade Command Posts
-Repair Objectives

Operatives
-Buff Ally supply (either regeneration rate or max limit & restore 1 supply pip)
-Disarm HE charges
-Remove hackboxes
-Firewall command posts

There is a huge difference between being able to hit a curve ball and being able to throw one. I don't see any problem with requiring an Engineer to disarm an HE charge. Just because you can ride a bike doesn't mean you can fix one if it breaks.
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As for Operatives not having enough uses, well, unlock the EMP grenade and let me know what you think then. It is obvious that most of the players crying about Operative do not have a level 20 one.

Must chuckle at the irony at this comment - I'm an EOD operator in RL - believe me, I can dismantle 'em just as well as I make 'em! Or, to use your anology, I can throw ALL the pitches, my old mate!

Thanks, you've inadvertently cheered up everyone in my office and made my day... :celebration: