ARMA2 Procedures
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This page outlines different procedures for use during any kind of play in Arma 2. It includes Call for Fire, and others.
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Call For Fire
- E.G.:
- Odin 6 this is Warhammer 1 Actual, fire mission, over.
- Warhammer 1 Actual, this is Odin 6, send it over.
- Fire mission on eight digit grid, fire for effect, converged sheaf when ready, over.
- _______(Fire Direction Center (FDC)/Battery Call Sign), this is ________(Forward Observer (FO) Call Sign), fire mission, over.
Warning Order
Method of Target Location
- Grid (8 Digit w/ Elevation)
- Polar
- Shift from a Known Point (TRP)
Type of Mission
- Adjust Fire (shift from previous known point)
- Fire for Effect (standard)
- Suppress (fire until told to stop)
- Immediate Suppression (priority, see above)
- Smoke (smoke cover)
- Immediate Smoke (priority, see above)
Pattern (optional)
- 5 Degree Sheaf (standard)
- Converged Sheaf (precision)
- Open Sheaf (wide area, separate bursts)
- Parallel Sheaf (linear target; from 8 digit grid, COMPASS DIRECTION, to 8 digit)
Timing (optional)
- When Ready (standard)
- On Command (when order is sent)
- Timed (at a specific time)
- FDC repeats fire mission, confirm if correct or adjust if necessary.
- Coordinated
Method of Target Location
GRID
- Grid (8 digit) - ___________________ Elevation (all four) - ________________.
Parallel Sheaf
- From ____________ (8 digit grid), ______ (Compass Direction), to _________(8 digit).
POLAR
- ________meters from my position at a bearing of _________, elevation +/-________.
SHIFT FROM TRP
- LATERAL SHIFT (Left/Right) _____________ (m).
- RANGE SHIFT (Add/Drop) _______________ (m).
- VERTICAL SHIFT (Up/Down) ______________ (m).
- FDC repeats fire mission, confirm if correct or adjust if necessary.
- E.G.:Grid as follows: 0001 |BREAK| 0002, elevation 0226 , over.
Target Description
- Size
- Type
- Activity
- Cover
- E.G.:Target is 6x T72s in a hold out position with a platoon of infantry in trench within 10 meters of armor.
After battery fires
- FDC says: SHOT OVER FO replies: SHOT OUT
Upon rounds reaching target
- FDC says: SPLASH OVER FO replies: SPLASH OUT

