Use troops based on what you are facing. For ground troops, select a good gunner vehicle or paratroopers. Use mounted machine guns against Rocket Troopers. Use Rocket Troopers against tanks and helicopters. However, balance the different types of troops you have and do not rely solely on one specific class. Make sure you promote your troops regularly by spending cash or gold bars to increase their abilities and strength. This is especially true for ground troopers. Increasing the armor on paratroopers and rocket troopers will increase their survival time.