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Tanaka: /* Mutual Support AKA Talking Guns */

2022-03-07T22:27:10Z

Mutual Support AKA Talking Guns

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	This also gives each gun time to reload without worrying about a gap in the volume of fire.		This also gives each gun time to reload without worrying about a gap in the volume of fire.

	{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/ThsGaj6_Cpg?t=12\|~~2000px~~\|center\| An example of talking guns at the range~~\|frame~~\|start=12}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/ThsGaj6_Cpg?t=12\|1000px\|center\| An example of talking guns at the range\|start=12}}

	== Weapon Sight Profiles ==		== Weapon Sight Profiles ==
	(Common MG optic guides to be added. For example the Elcan.)		(Common MG optic guides to be added. For example the Elcan.)

Tanaka: /* Mutual Support AKA Talking Guns */

2022-03-07T22:26:35Z

Mutual Support AKA Talking Guns

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	This also gives each gun time to reload without worrying about a gap in the volume of fire.		This also gives each gun time to reload without worrying about a gap in the volume of fire.

	{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/ThsGaj6_Cpg?t=12\|~~1000px~~\|center\| An example of talking guns at the range\|frame\|start=12}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/ThsGaj6_Cpg?t=12\|2000px\|center\| An example of talking guns at the range\|frame\|start=12}}

	== Weapon Sight Profiles ==		== Weapon Sight Profiles ==
	(Common MG optic guides to be added. For example the Elcan.)		(Common MG optic guides to be added. For example the Elcan.)

Philbilly: /* Characteristics of fire */

2022-02-16T03:39:01Z

Characteristics of fire

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	These involve things like your bullet trajectory and the spread over range		These involve things like your bullet trajectory and the spread over range

	As an example of why these things matter; the default zero on most AK-74 and RPK-74 sights in game is often 440m. This is an old soviet doctrine taking advantage the trajectory of their cartridges to make an easily trainable "battle zero". if you aim at the belt buckle while the rifle is set to this zero at any distance out to 440m, you will hit a man somewhere in the chest. This effectively eliminates the need for basic infantry to memorize holdovers for each range or having to fiddle with their elevation adjustment often. Crude, but effective. Of course they could also always zero the damned rifle and try to get those sick headshots. But you get the point!		As an example of why these things matter; the default zero on most AK-74 and RPK-74 sights in game is often 440m. This is an old soviet doctrine taking advantage of the trajectory of their cartridges to make an easily trainable "battle zero". if you aim at the belt buckle while the rifle is set to this zero at any distance out to 440m, you will hit a man somewhere in the chest. This effectively eliminates the need for basic infantry to memorize holdovers for each range or having to fiddle with their elevation adjustment often. Crude, but effective. Of course they could also always zero the damned rifle and try to get those sick headshots. But you get the point!

Philbilly: /* Characteristics of fire */

2022-02-16T03:38:23Z

Characteristics of fire

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	These involve things like your bullet trajectory and the spread over range		These involve things like your bullet trajectory and the spread over range

			As an example of why these things matter; the default zero on most AK-74 and RPK-74 sights in game is often 440m. This is an old soviet doctrine taking advantage the trajectory of their cartridges to make an easily trainable "battle zero". if you aim at the belt buckle while the rifle is set to this zero at any distance out to 440m, you will hit a man somewhere in the chest. This effectively eliminates the need for basic infantry to memorize holdovers for each range or having to fiddle with their elevation adjustment often. Crude, but effective. Of course they could also always zero the damned rifle and try to get those sick headshots. But you get the point!


	===Cone Of Fire And Beaten Zone===		===Cone Of Fire And Beaten Zone===
	[[File:BeantenCone.PNG\|400px\|thumb\|From the US Army Handbook]]		[[File:BeantenCone.PNG\|400px\|thumb\|From the US Army Handbook]]

Philbilly: /* Cone Of Fire And Beaten Zone */

2022-02-16T03:16:56Z

Cone Of Fire And Beaten Zone

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	: The beaten zone is the elliptical pattern formed by the rounds striking the ground or the target. The size and shape of the beaten zone changes when the range to the target changes or when the machine gun is fired on different types of terrain. On uniformly sloping or level terrain, the beaten zone is long and narrow. As the range to the target increases, the beaten zone becomes shorter and wider. When fire is delivered on terrain sloping down and away from the machine gun, the beaten zone becomes longer. When fire is delivered on rising terrain, the beaten zone becomes shorter. The terrain has little effect on the width of the beaten zone.		: The beaten zone is the elliptical pattern formed by the rounds striking the ground or the target. The size and shape of the beaten zone changes when the range to the target changes or when the machine gun is fired on different types of terrain. On uniformly sloping or level terrain, the beaten zone is long and narrow. As the range to the target increases, the beaten zone becomes shorter and wider. When fire is delivered on terrain sloping down and away from the machine gun, the beaten zone becomes longer. When fire is delivered on rising terrain, the beaten zone becomes shorter. The terrain has little effect on the width of the beaten zone.

	:To make the most effective use of your beaten zone you should aim at the centerline of the target at its base. This ensures most rounds will either be direct hits or fall slightly short and potentially ricochet on target.		:To make the most effective use of your beaten zone you should aim at the centerline of the target at its base. Otherwise known as a 6 o'clock hold. This ensures most rounds will either be direct hits or fall slightly short and potentially ricochet on target. As an added bonus, your rounds are easier to spot and adjust because the splash will be in front of the target.

	:You can use your beaten zone to your advantage to suppress a large area without shifting your point of aim. If you are in a defensive position, you can also chart your rough beaten zone on a range card for each reference target. Knowing your beaten zone can even let you fire out of defilade onto a target you cannot see with the aid of an observer, However unlikely that is to actually happen in game!		:You can use your beaten zone to your advantage to suppress a large area without shifting your point of aim. If you are in a defensive position, you can also chart your rough beaten zone on a range card for each reference target. Knowing your beaten zone can even let you fire out of defilade onto a target you cannot see with the aid of an observer, However unlikely that is to actually happen in game!

Philbilly: /* Fundamentals of Machine Gunner Marksmanship */

2022-02-16T02:51:29Z

Fundamentals of Machine Gunner Marksmanship

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	:#*The Leader will issue corrections of distance and angle to improve effectiveness.		:#*The Leader will issue corrections of distance and angle to improve effectiveness.

	= Fundamentals of ~~Machine Gunner~~ Marksmanship =		= Fundamentals of Machinegun Marksmanship =
	Principles of handling a machinegun. Limited to what can realistically be used in Arma.		Principles of handling a machinegun. Limited to what can realistically be used in Arma.
	== Characteristics of fire ==		== Characteristics of fire ==

Philbilly: /* Cone Of Fire And Beaten Zone */

2022-02-15T06:23:45Z

Cone Of Fire And Beaten Zone

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	:To make the most effective use of your beaten zone you should aim at the centerline of the target at its base. This ensures most rounds will either be direct hits or fall slightly short and potentially ricochet on target.		:To make the most effective use of your beaten zone you should aim at the centerline of the target at its base. This ensures most rounds will either be direct hits or fall slightly short and potentially ricochet on target.

	:You can use your beaten zone to your advantage to suppress a large area without shifting your point of aim. If you are in a defensive position, you can also chart your rough beaten zone on a range card for each reference target. Knowing your beaten zone can even let you fire out of defilade onto a target you cannot see with the aid of an observer.		:You can use your beaten zone to your advantage to suppress a large area without shifting your point of aim. If you are in a defensive position, you can also chart your rough beaten zone on a range card for each reference target. Knowing your beaten zone can even let you fire out of defilade onto a target you cannot see with the aid of an observer, However unlikely that is to actually happen in game!

	===Danger Space===		===Danger Space===

Philbilly: /* MMG/HMG Operation */ Getting rid of silverbackcuck's nonsense. Revising it to not be undigestible gibberish.

2022-02-15T06:15:19Z

MMG/HMG Operation: Getting rid of silverbackcuck's nonsense. Revising it to not be undigestible gibberish.

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	== MMG/HMG Operation ==		== MMG/HMG Operation ==
	* Command will establish a location for the team to set up~~, along with~~ desired firing arcs.		;Once a location for the team to set up is decided upon
	* The Gunner and Assistant will establish a ~~base~~ of fire and fortifications within the specified area of operation, utilizing their best judgement of the locale to pick the exact spot.		:# The Leader will determine the desired firing arcs
	* The ~~Commander~~ and/or Assistant will provide range estimates of various landmarks within the arc of fire to the Gunner.		:#* He should take into account the objective at hand. Simply defending? Ambush? Providing a base of fire for friendly maneuvers?
	* The Gunner will set the weapon's zero to the appropriate setting for the distance and prepare to acquire targets.		:# The Gunner and Assistant will establish a field of fire and fortifications within the specified area of operation, utilizing their best judgement of the locale to pick the exact spot to cover the desired firing arcs.
	* The ~~Commander~~ will select targets for the Gunner in preparation of combat.		:#* If you do not need wide fields of fire, consider setting up keyholes to conceal your position.
	* The Assistant will take up a security position to protect the nest's flanks.		:# The Leader and/or Assistant will provide range estimates of various landmarks within the arc of fire to the Gunner.
	* The ~~Commander~~ will specify a firing rate and issue the command to begin firing.		:#*It is useful to fill out a range card with this data if you have time.
	** Sustained Fire Rate is the standard rate for the weapon, generally consisting of 2-3 round bursts with a 1-2 second delay between for damage assessment and retargeting.		:# The Gunner will set the weapon's zero to the appropriate setting for the distance and prepare to acquire targets.
	** Rapid Fire Rate is specified during emergency/final defensive line situations, consisting of 5-10 round bursts with a 1-2 second delay between for retargeting.		:# The Leader will select targets for the Gunner in preparation of combat.
	** Cyclic Fire Rate is rarely utilized due to heat/ammunition requirements to maintain, and consists of sustained firing of the weapon with little to no delay between bursts.		:#* Should the gunner prioritize infantry? Vehicles? Other Machine guns? Fortifications? If ambushing, what part of the enemy formation is he shooting first?
	* The Gunner will begin firing at specified targets or targets of opportunity within the designated zone.		:# The Assistant will take up a security position to protect the nest's flanks.
	* The ~~Commander~~ will issue corrections of distance and angle to improve effectiveness.		:# The Leader will specify a firing rate and issue the command to begin firing.
			:# The Gunner will begin firing at specified targets or targets of opportunity within the designated zone.
			:#*The Leader will issue corrections of distance and angle to improve effectiveness.

	= Fundamentals of Machine Gunner Marksmanship =		= Fundamentals of Machine Gunner Marksmanship =

Philbilly: /* Mutual Support AKA Talking Guns */

2022-02-15T05:11:32Z

Mutual Support AKA Talking Guns

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	This also gives each gun time to reload without worrying about a gap in the volume of fire.		This also gives each gun time to reload without worrying about a gap in the volume of fire.

			{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/ThsGaj6_Cpg?t=12\|1000px\|center\| An example of talking guns at the range\|frame\|start=12}}

	== Weapon Sight Profiles ==		== Weapon Sight Profiles ==
	(Common MG optic guides to be added. For example the Elcan.)		(Common MG optic guides to be added. For example the Elcan.)

Philbilly: /* AR Buddy Team Equipment */

2022-02-14T18:39:47Z

AR Buddy Team Equipment

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	* Squad Automatic Rifle System (Ig. RPK, M249)		* Squad Automatic Rifle System (Ig. RPK, M249)
	** Bipod if weapon supports it		** Bipod if weapon supports it
	** Non magnified optic if supplied		** Non magnified optic if supplied (Ig. EOTech or Kobra)
	* Sidearm		* Sidearm

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	* Entrenchment tool		* Entrenchment tool
	* Binoculars		* Binoculars
	* Extra Ammo for the Automatic rifle.		* Extra Ammo for the Automatic rifle.

	== MMG/HMG Roles ==		== MMG/HMG Roles ==