Forces are underestimated

[Wootem Ace]

Forces don't even have enough HP to survive melee-ing, let alone be good at it, and you won't waste nearly as much TP if you know what/when to cast and have a decent weapon w/ a tech special attack. Melee forces are only remotely decent at the beginning of the game (about till hard mode) when you can basically just give them an Akiko's Frying Pan or Elysion, and they'll do fine.