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I'm not sure how different they are from SM Assault squads. I never have noticed a difference with them when i play against CSM. But with my Assault squads, i take 2 of them.

Now remember im speaking from SM point of view so idk how much this helps

1. Because i can have 10 man squads (Not sure about CSM)
2. Flamers, I can take up to 2 flamers per squad.
3. Deep strike, I know raptors can deep strike, iv seen it done. Which is all Assault squads and Raptors are really good for, Deep strike in, then next turn get into your opponents face with hand to hand and yea.

Units with jump packs only move 12in so once they have deep striked, yea they can move pretty far. But look at them. 3+ armor save. They are going to die, mind as well get use to it, and arm them with weapons that will cause the most kills for you. Then get into your enemy's face.

Hope it helps a little.