In wide open areas, the Pointman loses advantage on the battlefield and becomes vulnerable to targets of longer ranges due to their ineffective arsenal against these circumstances.
These traits purpose the Pointman is to conduct assaults in smaller areas of shorter ranges, examples such as buildings, trenches, or vegetated areas. With access to sub-machine guns and shotguns, the Pointman has an advantage in close range combat and sometimes rate of fire, as well as quicker aiming down sights.
The Pointman is both a supportive and offensive role.