Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 campaign co-commanders and mission objectives
Coordinate the allied commander while keeping the mission goal in view.
Edition covered
Original Red Alert 3, excluding the standalone Uprising campaigns and units. Guides describe gameplay systems; legacy online-service availability is not assumed.
Use the co-commander interface
Campaign missions pair you with a co-commander, controlled by another player where supported or by the AI. Direct the AI toward a target or defensive task instead of expecting it to infer the entire plan.
| Task | Useful order | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Attack a marked target | Concentrate the co-commander's force | Approach route and counters |
| Defend a position | Assign a holding role | Air or naval flanks |
| Coordinate a push | Move both armies with a shared aim | Different travel speeds |
| Finish bonus work | Delay the final primary completion | Scripted mission changes |
Split responsibilities
One army can cover a base or flank while the other concentrates on the main target. Keep both forces supplied and avoid duplicating an attack while an unguarded objective is destroyed elsewhere.
| Check | Reason | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Faction | Construction and tech differ | Use its own production rules |
| Objective units | Named assets may be required | Keep them protected |
| Map routes | Land and water threats coexist | Scout both approaches |
| Co-commander status | Partner may be under attack | Redirect support when needed |
Complete optional goals first
The final primary objective can finish the mission immediately. If a bonus task matters, complete it while at least one primary objective remains under control.
Learn one faction campaign at a time
Each campaign emphasizes a different construction and technology system. Read the briefing when new units appear and test their secondary abilities before relying on them for the final assault.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher manual | shared.fastly.steamstatic.com |