This is how I handle orders when I'm a squad leader.
My ultimate objective to to be actively capping enemy bases; preferably deep behind enemy lines so that we can open up the possibility of our team launching a pincer movement against the opposing team. However the actual orders that I give are to attack/defend the nearest flag so that we earn teamwork/field unlock points.
The only time my main objective is to defend a base is when we need to intercept a squad that has slipped behind our lines and is attacking our capable main base (like the EU's main base on Gibraltar and Cerbre landing)
My ultimate objective to to be actively capping enemy bases; preferably deep behind enemy lines so that we can open up the possibility of our team launching a pincer movement against the opposing team. However the actual orders that I give are to attack/defend the nearest flag so that we earn teamwork/field unlock points.
The only time my main objective is to defend a base is when we need to intercept a squad that has slipped behind our lines and is attacking our capable main base (like the EU's main base on Gibraltar and Cerbre landing)