Best way I can describe Assault. They are your basic rifleman class in MilSims. Noob friendly, no real responsibility other then being meat for the grinder..
Also, as someone who usually mains support in the other BF titles, I agree. I don't want to be both medic and ammo. I just want ammo, I sling it to everyone. I like my LMGs, being a medic and LMG makes no sense. Yes, I know, the BC series had it but it still didn't make sense then lol.
I agree, I prefer the classic classes. Medic, Engineer, Support and Recon.
Yes, give recon the spawn beacon. Beacons shouldn't be placed directly on the Frontline but close. Assaults aren't going to take the time to slow down and find a good strategic spot to put it, they will just put it right there in the middle of a firefight, getting everyone that spawns on it fragged. Recon makes the most sense, especially using the spec ops line, I mean...that screams spawn beacon to me, right? Get behind enemy lines, plop down a beacon in or close to an objective, leave the beacon before engaging as not to draw attention to it, etc.
Maybe I am delusional? Lol