basic training part 1

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Basic Training Part 1Table of Contents:

0. Before we begin

1. ACE Basic keys

2. The Unit

3. Map and compass

4. A.C.R.E.

5. ACE Wounding system

6. Pistol qualification course

0.Before we begin0.1. ACE0.1.1. ACE

ACE is an abbreviation for 'Advanced Combat Environment' mod. This mod

provides much more realistic environment compared to the vanilla Arma 2 game.For many new players, ACE Mod might seem very complex and 'hard to learn all

of the fucking keys' mod. In order to make the learning process much simplier

for you, we will provide this manual as well as practical and theoretical

trainings during your service time.

0.1.2. Setting up your ACE

First things first, you want to find your @ACE folder. It is usually located

in your Arma 2 OA folder or in your Documents folder - look for it, you ain't

a potato (and even a potato can find that stupid ACE Mod folder). Once you'll

find it, open 'clippi' folder and launch the 'aceclippi.exe' file.

In the Clippi interface, click on 'Change manual options'. After that check,

if your identity is set to the right in-game profile (basicly the one you

will be using to play). Watch out! Do not select the xxx.vars profiles. The

.vars profiles are only backup versions of your profile and should not be

used by ACE as a main identity.

Now for the important checkboxes in the 'Change manual options' interface.

No Voice

Will disable all of those annoying target reports and other unnecessary stuff

your character will be saying during the mission.

No Cross

Should be checked, unless you have very low FPS.


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Ball Tracers

Optional. Will give all the tracers a bit more sexy look instead of those

Arma 2 vanilla SW blaster rifles.

Grenade Throw

No questions here! Check it!

0.1.3. In-game ACE Settings

You can access ACE Settings at any time in-game or from the main menu. Here

we will go through the important ones.

TIP - Not mentioned settings are not to be changed. If you do so, you're on

your own...

Weapon select firemode

For those of you, who want to bind a button for only switching firemodes on

your currently selected weapon instead of cycling through all of your gear.

All - no change from vanilla game.

Selected - firemode selector active.

Stance indicator

Little utility showing you your actual stance and movement speed once you

start moving. Not mandatory option.

Roundcount as

Changing what you will see when you will check your currently loaded

magazine's ammunition status.

Enable staying brass

Nice little thing. Empty brass will be staying on the ground. That's it. If

you have FPS issues, better leave this thing disabled.

Enable handsignal background

Only enable, if you are using 'Gesture' handsignal method.


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Handsignal method

Gesture - Handsignals deployed through holding 'TAB' key and mouse movement.

Action menu - Recommeded option. Handsignals deployed through holding 'TAB'

key and scrolling your mouse wheel and choosing them from your action menu.

Numpad - Handsignals deployed with Numpad keys (or other keybindings). Can be

found in ACE Settings > Keys.

Enable enhanced throw

Enable this option.

Now go to Keys (ACE Settings > Keys).

Customization of in-game controls is very important for maximizing your

efficiency. Here is the list of important sections in ACE Settings > Keys. It

is best to see which of these keys work for you and which don't (and altering

them) in-game.

Interaction

Show Handsignals (all of them only if using 'Numpad' handsignals method)

- Show handsignals

Item Control

NVG

Rangefinder

- Toggle power

Weapon Control

- Unjam

- Rest weapon

- Roundcount

- Safe

- Rifle

- Throw

- Firemodes (only if Weapon select firemode set to 'Selected')

- Gunlight change

Miscellanous

- Quick mag check


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- Quick ruck check

Sight adjustment AT

Sight adjustment Rifle

Sight adjustment GL

Stamina

0.2. ArmA II0.2.1. Options

Always accessible from in-game or the main menu. Here we will go through

gameplay changers as well as essential things to play with us.

Options > Gameoptions

Highly recommended to absolutely disable 'Aiming Deadzone'. This will bring

your aiming much more to and FPS type aiming than ArmA II 'floating' aiming.

Options > Controls

Essential to disable key bindings are: Voice Over Net, Push to Talk (just

delete the key bindings)

Essential to enable key bindings are: Talk on Direct channel (recommended key

is 'Num *')

Recommended to change are: Hold breath (recommended key is 'Space'),

Commanding mode (recommended key is 'Right Alt')

1. ACE Basic keys1.1. Interaction menus1.1.1. ACE Interaction menu

ACE Interaction menu (further only 'AIM') is one of the two interaction menus

available in ACE. It is commonly used for interaction with all surrounding

objects (crates, vehicles, other players etc.). In default, 'AIM' is set to

your 'Right Windows Key'.

TIP - Memorize ACE Interaction menu as 'AIM' - will tell you, you need to

AIM at somebody to use it.

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Self Interaction menu (further only 'SIM') is commonly used for interaction

with your own character (bandaging wounds, putting on masks/glasses, setting

up CSWs etc.). In default, 'SIM' is set to your 'Application menu Key' (the

one with mouse cursor and tab on it - to the right of the 'Right Windows

Key').

TIP - Memorize Self Interaction as 'SIM' - It is embarrassing to tell you I

played The Sims...anyways...just act like you want to do something with your

Sim.

1.2. Other Keys1.2.1. Panic button

Sometimes when running for longer periods of time, you will get exhausted but

more about that later. Now, if you do get exhausted, you press your 'Panic

button' (default: 'NumLock') to extend your running for short period of time.

2. The Unit

2.1. The Guy2.1.1. Kits

'Kit' is a combination of weaponry one soldier can carry. For further

information about 'Kits' followthislink.

2.1.2. Weight limitOverall weight of your gear influences your performance on the battlefield -

especially your mobility. The lower the weight the better performance you

will have on the battlefield. This means it is important to plan your gear

layout according to the mission scenario.

There are 3 limits:

0-26kg - light gear

27-38kg - medium gear

39-45kg - heavy gear

TIP - You can carry more than 45kg but your mobility will be significantly

limited.

TIP - Your actual weight can be checked in-game from the 'Gear menu'

(default: 'G')(located top center in your gear interface).
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2.2. Organization

2.2.1. Unit sizeHere we will explain size of a unit as well as some important rules connected

to them.

Single guy

Single soldier is not considered a unit!

Buddyteam

Buddyteam consists of 2 men (in some situations 3 men). Buddyteam is usually

picked by a Fireteam leader and is marked with colour[white,red,green,blue,yellow] - being reffered to as e.g. red team etc.

Buddyteam members should always stay close enough, so that they don't have to

use radio for communication!

Fireteam

Fireteam consists of 4-6 men (2-3 buddyteams). Fireteam has a number assigned

to it [0,1,2,3,4]. Each Fireteam has a Fireteam leader, who leads the whole

fireteam. Fireteam has its own channel on the '343' radio. There are several

basic types of fireteams, according to their role on the battlefield but

about that later in this chapter.

Squad

Squad consists of 2-4 Fireteams (8-24 men). Each squad has a letter assigned

to it [A,B,C,D,E etc.]. Squad is under command of a Squad leader, who is not

part of any of the Fireteams. Each squad has its own channel on the '152'

radio.

Platoon

Platoon consists of 2-4 Squads (4-8 Fireteams, 16-48 men). Platoon has always

a name assigned [Archer, Kestrel, Rhino etc.]. Each platoon has its own

Commander, who is mostly staying out of the fight, usually stationed at an

FOB, HQ, mobile HQ etc.

2.2.2. Fireteam types


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Combination of kits and equipment, available to one fireteam, pretty much

decides it's role on the battlefield.

TIP - If you haven't read 2.1.1. Kits jump right back up you lazy ass! It

ain't that long for you not to be able to briefly read through it!

Assault Fireteam

Assault Fireteam usually consists of an FTL, ARM and two rifleman class kits.

Assault Fireteam is an offensive type of a fireteam. Usually good mobility

and enough firepower gives this fireteam great attacking possibilities.

Support Fireteam

Support Fireteam has much wider range of kit combinations than the Assault

Fireteam. Depending on its role, a support fireteam can be equipped for heavy

or long range fire support, usually including an MED to provide medical

assistance to other fireteams, as well as CSWs for setting up heavy defense

perimeters and so on. This type of fireteam has usually lower mobility than

other fireteams (but not necessarily), which is compensated with special

supporting abilities.

Specialized Fireteam

Specialized fireteam has no real kit rules. Well suited for special role on

the battlefield e.g. attacking armored targets, setting up mine fields etc.

it can provide anything that is needed in that certain type of situation.

Recon Fireteam

Recon fireteam excels in mobility. Usually having enough firepower provided

by an ARM, as well as long range fire abilities provided by an MXM, this

fireteam is well suited for pin point attacks and quick retreats as well as

extensive surveilance operations. Sniper team is also consider a Recon

Fireteam.

Vehicle Crew

Pretty much self explanatory. Vehicle crew is a fireteam operating inside any

vehicle for most of the mission time. It usually consists of CWMs or PLTsonly.

2.2.3. Designation

This is the confusing part, so pay extra attention.


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TIP - Reference already in 2.2.1. Unit size.

Alright there are few things to remember:

I.) First member of each fireteam is always a fireteam leader (and it does

not matter what kit he has).II.) 5-1 is always a Squad leader.

III.) 6-1 is always a Commander.

Let's put up an example.

Archer A-1-1

--

Simple as it is, the above designation refers to a fireteam leader of a first

fireteam, Alpha squad, Archer platoon. This is especially important for

Commanders as well as Squad leaders.

Archer A-1-2

Guy with this designation is a second member of a first fireteam, Alpha

squad, Archer platoon.

Archer A-1-1

Archer A-1-2

Archer A-1-3

Archer A-1-4

This would be a list of designations for a whole first fireteam, alpha squad,

Archer platoon.

Archer A-2-1

This would be a fireteam leader of a second fireteam, Alpha squad, Archer

platoon.

Archer A-1-1

Archer A-2-1

Archer A-3-1

Archer A-4-1

This would be a list of all fireteam leaders of alpha squad, Archer platoon.

Archer A-5-1This would be a squad leader of Alpha squad, Archer platoon.

Archer A-5-2

This would be a member of squad leader's fireteam.

Archer B-1-1

This is a fireteam leader of a first fireteam, Bravo squad, Archer platoon.


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Kestrel A-3-4

This is a fourth member of a third fireteam, Alpha squad, Kestrel platoon.

Archer 6-1

This would be a commander of Archer platoon.

TIP - Always remember your own designation otherwise...you don't even want

to know...

3. Map and Compass3.1. Map3.1.1. Map

Here we will name some important parts of the map interface.


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Menu

Cursor

Markers

Ground peaks

Sector numbers

Info Field

Contour lines

3.2. Compass3.2.1. Compass

Compass is an essential tool for orientation in the terrain as well as for

reporting target locations and other.


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Compass has 2 types of scales. The important one for us is the inner 360

scale. There are 3 types of markings on this scale. Long labelled lines, long

unlabelled lines, and short unlabbeled lines.

Long labelled lines represent even tens of degrees.

Long unlabelled lines represent odd tens of degrees.

Short unlabelled lines represent five degrees.

Current direction is indicated by the white-green pointer above the scale.


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When turning anti-clockwise you are substracting degrees, when turning

clockwise you are adding degrees.

3.2.2. Examples

0 (North)

45


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50 (North)


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3.2.3. Detecting the direction of a target

At first, aquire a target. After that bring up you compass by holding or

double tapping 'K'. Place the string on the top cover over your target. Read

the direction on the scale.


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Direction to the marine (shown in the above images) is 355 [three-five-

five].

4. A.C.R.E.4.1. Introduction

4.1.1. What is this

Advanced Combat Radio Environment, short A.C.R.E., simulates real life

communication and radio communication. Good communication between units as

well as team members is essential for successful completion of the mission.

A.C.R.E. gives us 2 ways to communicate - either by radio or local talk.

4.1.2. Local Talk


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Local talk is using directional sound and mouth movement for real life talk

simulation. It is practically speaking from your own in-game mouth.

To use local talk simply hold down your TS3 Push To Talk button or in case of

Voice Activation setting simply speak. Voice Activation on your TS3 client isallowed but not recommended due to radio issues (microphone transmission must

be ended before you can use the radio - which means your microphone must stop

picking up any sound before you can use your radio).

Local talk feature has limited range (of about 75 - 100 m) and its volume

also decreases with distance.

4.1.3. Shouting and whispering

Using your 'Talk on Direct channel' keybinding (reference 0.2.1. Options) and

scrolling your mouse wheel, you can increase or decrease the volume of your

own local talk therefore shout or whisper.

4.2. Radios4.2.1. Controls

Here is a list of basic controls common for all radio systems:

Hold down 'Caps Lock' - radio transmission

CTRL + SHIFT + X - open current radio interface

CTRL + SHIFT + A - switch between available radios

CTRL + SHIFT + Left Arrow - current radio incoming transmission to left

speaker

CTRL + SHIFT + Right Arrow - current radio incoming transmission to right

speaker

CTRL + SHIFT + Up Arrow - current radio incoming transmission to center

Radio interface can be controlled by your mouse cursor and 'Left Mouse

Button' or 'Right Mouse Button'.

4.2.2. Available radio systems

Here is a list of infantry available radios:

AN/PRC-343


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AN/PRC-152

AN/PRC-148

AN/PRC-117f

AN/PRC-119

4.2.3. AN/PRC-343

Number of channels: 16 static channels

Range: 500m

Channel compatibility: None


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AN/PRC-343 is a standart issue infantry, radio issued to everyone therefore

used for inside fireteam communication.

This radio system features Channel knob and Volume knob.

4.2.4. AN/PRC-152


Range: several kilometers

Channel compatibility: 148,117f,119

AN/PRC-152 is issued to all FTLs and SQLs for inside squad communication.

4.2.5. AN/PRC-148


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Range: several kilometers

Channel compatibility: 152,117f,119

AN/PRC-148 is issued to all SQLs and PTLs for inside platoon communication.

4.2.6. AN/PRC-117f


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Number of channels: 99 static channels + custom up to 500 MHz

Range: 10 kilometers

Channel compatibility: 152,148,119

AN/PRC-117f is issued to all RTOs and similar personel for long range

communication with other units or support (CAS, Artillery).

4.2.7. AN/PRC-119


Range: 10 kilometers

Channel compatibility: 152,148,117f

AN/PRC-119 is sometimes issued to SQLs instead of the AN/PRC-152 to make them

look different from other soldiers.


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4.3. Channel presets4.3.1. Fireteams

Each fireteam always gets its own channel on the AN/PRC-343 radio system.

Number of the channel preset is dependant on the position of the fireteam inthe mission roster (A-1 gets channel 1, A-2 gets channel 2 etc.).

4.3.2. Squads

Each squad gets a channel in the shared channel range. Number of the channel

preset is dependant on the position of the squad in the mission roster (A

gets channel 1, B gets channel 2, C gets channel 3 etc.).

4.3.3. Command channel

Command channel is established for all SQLs and higher command forcommunication. Channel preset No.99 is always reserved for this purpose.

4.3.4. Support channel

Support channel is established for long range communication and communication

between ground and support elements as well as communication between ground

units on big distances. Channel preset No.100 is always reserved for this

purpose.

4.4. Communication4.4.1. IntroductionBeing precise, informative, short - 3 basic rules of communication overall.

Always remember, whatever it is you are saying, it is not a fairy-tale.

4.4.2. Jargon

Here is a list of some of the basic words used in certain situations:

OVER - to indicate the end of your transmission, eventually waiting

for response (technically non-existent but often used is OVER AND OUT toindicate absolute end of the transmission)

BREAK - to indicate a pause in the transmission due to certain

reasons

STAND BY - to indicate a pause in the transmission, usually used when

giving accurate information about position of your target/s etc.

REPEAT - asking to repeat the last transmission


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CORRECTION - to indicate you made a mistake, corrected information follows

right after this word

4.4.3. Target reports

When reporting a target, follow this 4 step procedure for the most accurateand informative result:

1.) Type of target

- TANK, MAN, CAR, APC etc.

2.) Direction

- direction to the target

- preferably use you compass (reference 3.2.3. Detecting the direction of

a target)

3.) Distance

- 100 meters, NEAR, MEDIUM DISTANCE, FAR etc.

4.) Description of surroundings

- try to describe what is around your target

- use significant objects (report 'at that tree' in the forest won't help)

4.4.4. Example transmission

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5. ACE Wounding system5.1. Introduction

5.1.1. Introduction

ACE Wounding system replaces the standart ArmA II Vanilla wounding system.

That means no more healing at medical tents or one click action menu healing

for all medics. ACE Wounding system simply adds more immersion to the game by

simulating symptoms as well as adding medical equipment etc.

5.1.2. Health conditions and symptoms

There are 5 basic types of health conditions, each requires different

treatment therefore different medical supplies. Following list will explain

health conditions and their symptoms.

Bleeding

You will start bleeding mostly when you get shot and you will continue

bleeding until your death therefore treating bleeding injuries is your

priority number one. Bleeding is indicated by red flashing screen. Severity

of the bleeding is indicated by red border thickness.
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Bleeding can be further divided into: bleeding, heavy bleeding, bleeding from

several wounds, extreme bloodloss

Pain

Each time you will get injured will also bring you into the state of physicalpain. Pain without treatment can result into the state of 'Shock'. Pain is

indicated by white flashing screen.

Shock (Unconsciousness)

Is a physical state in which you cannot move, speak or do anything at all.

Extensive pain can result into this health condition. Shock is indicated by

your character lying on the ground, not being able to move and black slowly

flashing screen.

After treatment injuries

After treatment injuries mostly influence your combat efficiency. The only

and most important for us are injured legs (you cannot walk) and injured arms

(shaky aim).

Exhaustion

Every in-game character is influenced by the weight of his gear, running

speed and moving overall. After a certain time of physical activity your

character will get exhausted and you will have to rest to regain your stamina

and carry on with your mission. Exhaustion is indicated by desaturation of

your screen (further black-white flashing) and your character falling to the

ground.

TIP - To extend your running for a short amount of time when exhausted, hit

the 'Panic Button' (default: 'NumLock')(reference 0.1.3. In-game ACE

Settings).

5.2. Medical equipment5.2.1. Medical equipment

Here is a list of available basic medical equipment and its application:

Bandage

Properties: Abillity to stop bleeding.

Application: Applied on bleeding injuries, preferably less bleeding injuries

(bleeding) or bleeding from several wounds.

Additional info: Usually available in large quantities.


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Elastic Bandage (Pressure bandage)

Properties: Strong abillity to stop bleeding.

Application: Applied on bleeding injuries, preferably heavy bleeding, extreme

blood loss.

Additional info: Usually available in large quantities.

CAT (Combat Application Tourniquet)

Properties: Abillity to stop bleeding.

Application: Applied on limb bleeding injuries.

Additional info: Can only be applied on injuries located on limbs, will be

ineffective after 2-3 minutes after application, has to be removed and wound

has to be bandaged.

Morphine

Properties: Abillity to stop pain.

Application: Applied if patient in pain.

Additional info: Never apply more than 2 doses. Overdose will result in

shaking screen and screen blur, eventually death.

EPIPEN (Epinephrine)

Properties: Abillity to wake patient up from shock.

Application: Applied to patients in shock.

Additional info: Has a kick in time, wait before applying more doses.

Overdose will result in disturbed functions, eventually death.

Medkit

Properties: Abillity to heal after treatment injuries.

Application: Applied to patient with after treatment injuries - injured legs

and injured arms.

Additional info: More information about application and priorities in 5.3.STT.

5.3. STT5.3.1. Introduction

Secure, Transport, Treat, short STT, is a healing procedure. It should be

engaged everytime you are treating an injured man - no matter, if it is you

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5.3.2. Steps

1.) Secure the area

2.) Transport wounded to safe location

3.) Stop bleeding

4.) Apply morphine

5.) Apply EPIPEN

6.) Ask about health conditions (2 priorities)

- Alpha priority - injured legs (cannot walk) - gets medkit first

- Lima priority - injured arms (shaky aim) - gets medkit second

- Do not use medkits in any other situation than Alpha and Lima

priorities

6. Pistol Qualification course6.1. Sidearm

6.1.1. Why?

Wether you like it or not, your pistol is an important part of your

equipment. It is supposed to be used in one certain situation - when yourmain rifle doesn't do the job it is supposed to. Your weapon can get jammed,

your weapon might be a sniper rifle, you might run out of ammo and there is

no time to get more etc. These are the situations you have your pistol for.

Pistols are effective at ranges up to 50m but with a little bit of effort you

can hit targets at about 200m. Despite this fact, always remember that your

pistol is weapon issued to you for mostly defensive actions, therefore use

your pistol in that manner - in another words, do not engage any targets, use

your pistol only if necessary.

6.1.2. How to carry

Standart issue is a pistol with 3 magazines (considered 1 in the gun + 2

additional). This should cover anything you will need it for as well as not

adding too much unnecessary weight to your loadout.

6.2. Qualification6.2.1. Goal

Goal is to check the basic skill of pistol shooting, mostly testing accuracy

at very short range (about 5m).

6.2.2. Qualification

All stations are marked with red globe on the ground. Red targets are to be

hit, blue targets represent friendly personnel.

Procedure:


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1.) On your officer's command, approach station one. Respond with 'Check'

once you are ready for the qualification to begin.

2.) Go to the next station and shoot the red target. Repeat this step until

you are at the last station.

3.) Once you shoot the red target at the last station, shout 'Clear' and

unload your gun.

You will be disqualified if:

- you will miss a red target

- you will not unload your gun after completing the qualification

You will repeat the qualification immediately if:

- you will forget to repond with 'Check' on station one

- you will forget to shout 'Clear' after hitting the last red target

- your time exceeds 20 second limit