Command Doctrines are intangible elements that are not based around abilities but instead determine the technical limitations of equipment and training which affect the organization of Defenses, the implementation of Blitzkrieg, and Terror tactics. The differences between Enhanced Combat Leader and Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is that the options players enable through the use of command points enable requests for reinforcement assets such as specialized infantry, artillery, and tank reinforcements; the selection of command options also unlocks unit abilities, weapon, and upgrades that enable special effects which enhance the combat effectiveness of units.
Command Doctrines enable abilities that encapsulate the requisite authorization for off-board reinforcements or off-map artillery support. Most advantages of the old doctrine systems now are encapsulated in a tiered design structure by which modifiers are integrated into cost/penalty [-], benefit/bonus [+] architecture, which is then made available to units using a series of perquisite/requirement {conditional encapsulation}. The emphasis of Doctrines will focus on tactical strategy within the framework of historical "Doctrinal" limitations which are hard coded and beyond the players ability to control; the framework of the game orients players to conform their style of play and make the best of each formations inherent strengths and weaknesses rather than change these limitations.
At the beginning of the game, every player must choose a unit command that predetermines what type of Company is available before they can begin deploying units. Your choice of the unit command type can only be chosen at the very beginning of the game and determines what units are available and in what quantity, you cannot undo your choice or pick another once you have made your unit command selection. The availability of equipment is based off actual Tables of Organization and Equipment (TO&E, or KStN for German companies) in use during World War II. Your choice of unit command also determines what Corps or Divisional assets are available to your company for purchase.<!-- / message --><!-- edit note -->
