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Intro to the ShackTac ArmA2 TTP2 Guide
- Welcome!
  - Intent
  - What's New & Different
- Reality vs Gaming
  - Milsim & Pitfalls
  - Fun is the ultimate goal
- A Request
- Using this Guide
Intro to Shack Tactical
- Who we are, what we do
- Closing Notes
Intro to ArmA2
- What ArmA2 Is
- Mods of Note
  - Advanced Combat Environment 2
- Where to Play
  - Tactical Gamer
  - 6th Sense
- Moving on...

Welcome to the Fireteam
- The Basic ShackTac Rifleman
- Fireteams
  - About the Fireteam & Your Role in It
    - Working as a Team
  - Basic Responsibilities of a Fireteam Member
    - As a fireteam member, you must...
  - The Buddy Team
    - Your basic responsibilities to your buddy teammates are...
Situational Awareness
- The Importance of Situational Awareness
  - Seriously, it's a big deal
    - Basic Situational Awareness Guidelines
- TrackIR in ArmA2
- What to Stay Aware Of, Look, and Listen for
  - General Situational Awareness
  - Prior to combat, scan the following...
  - In combat, look for...
  - After combat, look for...
  - Listen!
- Identifying Friend/Foe (IFF)
  - Intro to Friend/Foe Identification
    - Guidelines to Prevent Friendly Fire
  - ArmA2 Faction Familiarization
    - USMC
    - CDF
    - Russia
    - ChDKZ
    - NAPA
  - Personnel Familiarization
  - Vehicle Familiarization
How Not To Get Shot
- Basic Movement Techniques
  - Guidelines for Movement
  - Stamina & Load Management
- Cover & Concealment
  - Cover vs Concealment
  - Tucking into Cover & Sight Displacement
  - Leaning
  - Accuracy & Exposure by Stance
  - Firing from Apertures
  - Vehicles as Cover
    - Guidelines for Using Vehicles as Cover
  - Buddy cover
Shooting
- Every ShackTac'er a Rifleman First
  - Rules of Engagement
    - Weapons Hold
    - Weapons Tight
    - Weapons Free
  - Weapon Safety
- Basic Marksmanship
  - Ballistics, Sight Pictures, & Holds
  - Elements of a Good Shot
  - Moving Target Engagement
  - Terminal Ballistics
  - Tracers
- Weapon & Sight Types
  - Weapon Sights
    - Ironsights
    - Reflex Optics
    - Magnified Optics
    - Backup Sights
  - Weapon Types
    - Pistols
    - Shotguns
    - Submachineguns
    - Rifles
    - Machineguns
    - Grenades & Grenade Launchers
    - Anti-Tank & Anti-Aircraft Weapons
    - Crew-Served Weapons
- Reloading & Ammo Management
  - Reloading Tips & Considerations
  - Types of Reloads
    - Tactical Reloads
    - Dry Reloads
  - Jams & Malfunctions
  - Ammo Management
    - Retention of Partial Magazines
    - The "Three Mag" Rule of Thumb
    - Enemy Weapons
- Types of Fire
  - Point Fire
  - Area Fire
  - Suppressive Fire
  - Indirect Fire (IDF)
  - Recon by Fire
  - Pursuit by Fire
- Types of Fire, Relative to Targets
  - Illustrated
  - Dead Space & Defilade
Combat Lifesaver
- Wound Effects
  - ArmA2
    - Default Behavior
    - Alternate Injury Simulation
  - ACE2
    - Types of Damage in ACE2

Dealing with Your Own Wounds
- If you are shot or injured in combat...
  - If you are conscious...
  - If you are unconscious or blinking in/out of consciousness...
Assessing & Treating Other People
- Assessment of Wounded & Combat Lifesaving Steps
  - Wounded in Action (WIA)
  - Killed in Action (KIA)
- Moving the Wounded
  - Dragging
  - Fireman's Carry

Common Skills
- Grenades
  - Usage of Grenades
- Usage of the Map
  - Types of Maps
    - Main Map
    - GPS
  - Reading the Map
    - Right & Up
    - The Grid Scale & Contour Interval
    - Points of Elevation & Hill Numbers
  - Marking the Map
    - How to Mark the Map
    - Tips
- The Compass
  - How to Read the Compass
- The Watch

Intro to the Platoon
- About the ShackTac Platoon
  - Structure
    - Breakdown
    - History
    - Leadership "Rule of Threes"
    - F2 Mission Framework
  - In-Game Representation
  - Succession of Command
- ShackTac Rank Structure
  - Theory & Intent
The Fireteam
- Fireteam Structure & Leadership
  - Fireteam Organization & Purpose
  - The Fireteam Leader
  - Fireteam Leader M203 Employment
    - Basic Grenadier Guidelines
- Fireteam Member Roles
  - Automatic Rifleman
  - Assistant Automatic Rifleman
  - Rifleman
- Alternate Fireteam Roles
  - Anti-Tank Rifleman, Light
    - Where to Aim
    - Clearing Backblast
    - Firing from Enclosures
The Squad
- Squad Structure & Leadership
  - Squad Organization & Purpose
  - Squad Leader Responsibilities
- Squad Roles
  - Squad Medic/Corpsman
The Platoon
- Platoon Structure & Leadership
  - Platoon Organization & Purpose
  - Platoon Commander Responsibilities
- Platoon HQ Roles
  - Platoon Medic
  - Platoon Sergeant
Importance of Individual Initiative
- Fireteam Member Individual Initiative
- Fireteam Leader Individual Initiative
- Squad Leader Individual Initiative
- Other Examples of Individual Initiative

General
- Attachments Theory/Info
- Attachments (General)
  - Anti-Aircraft Team
    - Basic Anti-Air Missile Gunner Guidelines
  - Demolitionist
    - Types of Demolition
    - Demolition Tips
  - Designated Marksman
    - Basic Designated Marksman Guidelines
  - Forward Air Controller
  - Forward Observer
- Scout/Sniper Platoon
  - Scout/Sniper & Spotter
    - Scout/Sniper Team Organization & Responsibilities
      - Sniper
      - Spotter
    - Scout/Sniper Guidelines
    - Adjusting for Elevation Differences
- Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC)
  - 'Special Forces'
    - Basic Special Forces Guidelines
Weapons Platoon
- About the Weapons Platoon
- Weapons Platoon Roles
  - M240G Medium Machinegun Team
    - M240 Team Organization & Responsibilities
      - Gunner
      - Assistant Gunner
      - Ammo Man
    - M240 Team Guidelines
  - Assault Team (SMAW)
    - About the SMAW
    - SMAW Team Organization & Responsibilities
      - Gunner
      - Assistant Gunner
    - SMAW Team Tips
  - Mortar Squad (60mm)
    - 60mm Mortar Ammo & Fuze Types
    - 60mm Mortar Squad Organization & Responsibilities
      - Gunner
      - Assistant Gunner
      - Ammo Man
    - Basic Guidelines for the 60mm Mortar Team
Weapons Company
- About the Weapons Company
- Weapons Company Roles
  - Javelin Anti-Tank Missile Team
    - About the Javelin
    - Javelin Team Organization & Responsibilities
      - Gunner
      - Assistant Gunner
    - Javelin Team Tips
  - Crew-Served Weapon (CSW) Team - M2, Mk19, TOW, 60 & 81mm Mortars
    - General CSW Team Organization & Responsibilities
      - Gunner / Team Leader
      - Assistant Gunner
      - Ammo Man
    - General Guidelines for a Crew-Served Weapon Team
  - Mortar Squad (81mm)

Communication
- Communication, ShackTac-Style
  - Basic Expectations of ShackTac Members Regarding Comms
- Core Principles of Combat Voice Communications
- TS2 and Usage
  - ShackTac TS Organization
  - Channel Commander
- VON and Usage
  - VON Channel Descriptions
  - The Many Uses of Direct Speaking VON
- Standard Teamspeak & VON Usage Guidelines
  - Standard TS/VON Channel Usage Guidelines
    - General Usage
    - Fireteam Member
    - Fireteam Leader
    - Squad Leader / Special Element Leader
    - Platoon Commander
- Radio Procedures & Rules
  - Radio Procedures - Identification
  - Text Chat - Using the different channels to maximum effect
- Common Words & Phrases and Their Meanings
  - General
  - Team Movement & Control
  - Personal Status
  - Fire Control
  - Warnings
  - VEhicles
  - Aircraft
Verbal Reports
- Contact Reports
  - Components of a Contact Report
    - Alert
    - Orient
    - Describe
    - Expound
  - Contact Report Examples
    - Bad Contact Reports
    - Proper Contact Reports
    - Further Examples
  - Notes & Tips on Reporting Contacts
- SITREPs, CASREPs, & ACE Reports
  - The SITREP
  - The "ACE" Report
    - Elements of an ACE Report
      - Ammo
      - Casualties
      - Equipment
  - The CASREP

Leadership
- Intro to Leadership
  - Leadership in Shack Tactical
  - Leadership 101
    - Common Responsibilities of a ShackTac Leader
  - Leadership & Perspective at Different Levels
  - Pad & Paper
Prepping for the Mission
- Pre-Briefing Procedures
  - Slot Selection
  - Order of Events
- The Briefing / Operations Order / 5 Paragraph Order (SMEAC)
  - The Mission Designer as the 'Company Commander'
  - The Briefing Screen
  - SMEAC - The 5-Paragraph Operations Order
    - Situation
    - Mission
    - Execution
    - Adminstration/Logistics
    - Command/Signal
  - Sample Operations Order for "Operation Proud Phoenix"
- Making the Plan
  - Timeframe available for planning
  - Planning Considerations - METT-TC
    - Mission
    - Enemy
    - Terrain & Weather (OCOKA)
      - Observation & Fields of Fire
      - Cover & Concealment
      - Obstacles
      - Key or Decisive Terrain
      - Avenues of Approach
      - Weather
    - Troops & Support Available
    - Time Available
    - Civilian Considerations
  - Construct the Plan
    - How Far to Plan Ahead
    - Key Decision Points
    - Commander's Intent
- Issuing Orders
  - Guidelines for Issuing Verbal Orders
    - When issuing verbal orders, a leader must...
  - Issuing the Orders - The Platoon Brief
  - Issuing the Orders - The Squad Brief
  - Platoon HQ Final Checks
- Notes on Receiving Orders
  - Guidelines
Tactical Decisionmaking
- What to Watch For
  - General & Pre-Combat
  - Combat
  - Post-Combat
Common Leadership Concerns
- Stepping Up After Leadership Casualties
  - Seniority
  - Fireteam Member -> Fireteam Leader
    - Actions on Taking Command of a Firetaem
  - Fireteam Leader -> Squad Leader
    - Actions on Taking Command of a Squad
  - Squad Leader -> Platoon Commander
    - Actions on Taking Command of the Platoon
- Encountering Armor Without AT Capabilities
  - Guidelines
- Identifying & Dealing with Combat Ineffectiveness
  - What is "Combat Ineffective" in ArmA2 terms?
  - Causes of Combat Ineffectiveness
  - Identifying A Combat Ineffective State
    - Indications of Combat Ineffectiveness
  - How to Deal with Combat Ineffectiveness
    - How to Merge with Another Element
Leadership Development
- Learning by Observation
- Learning by Reading
- Learning by Discussion
  - The After-Action Review
  - Soliciting Feedback
  - Tactical Decision Games
  - Mentorship
- Learning by Doing

Practical Leadership in Gaming

The Volunteer
The Gamers You Lead
- The Cooperative Gamer
- The Adversarial Gamer
- The Experience-Seeker
- The Lone-Wolf
Considerations for Leadership
Know Your Community

React to Contact
- Fireteam Member
- Fireteam Leader
- Squad Leader
Break Contact
- Break Contact via Bounding Overwatch
Conducting an Ambush
- Types of Ambushes
  - Deliberate Ambush
  - Hasty Ambush
  - Delaying / Guerilla Ambush
- Key Elements of an Ambush
- The Linear Ambush
- The L-Shaped Ambush
- The Convoy/Vehicle Ambush
  - Special Guidelines for a Vehicle/Convoy Ambush
Reaction to Ambush
- Near Ambush
- Far Ambush
Reaction to Sniper
- Individual Reaction to a Sniper
- Tips for Dealing with Snipers
Reaction to Air Attack
- General
- Rotary-Wing (Helos)
- Fixed-Wing (Jets)
Reaction to Indirect Fire

Formations
- About Formations & How to Lead Them
  - Formation Common Sense 101
  - Formation Notes
  - Establishing Formations
  - Controlling Formations
  - Responsibilities of a Formation Elements
- Common Formations
  - Wedge
  - Line
  - Column (Staggered)
- Less Common Formations
  - Echelons (Left & Right)
  - Vee
  - Ranger File
Team Movement Techniques
- Traveling
- Traveling Overwatch
- Bounding Overwatch
  - Bounding Overwatch Guidelines
  - Successive Bounding Overwatch
  - Alternating Bounding Overwatch
  - Final Words & 'Fire & Maneuver'
- Crossing a Danger Area
Team Tactics & Theory
- Tactical Definitions
- Initiative Based Tactics & the 'Fallujah AAR'
- Integration of Smoke
Anatomy of a Firefight
- What a Firefight Is
- Goals in a Firefight
  - Find
  - Fix
  - Flank
  - Finish
- Transitioning out of the 'standard' firefight
  - Assaulting
  - Defending
  - Disengaging
Attacking
- Principles of Attacking
  - Reconnaissance
  - Isolation
  - Preparation
  - Surprise
  - Flexibility
- OCOKA in the Attack
  - Aspects to Consider
- Elements of an Attack
  - Assault Element
  - Support Element
  - Security Element
- Types of Attacks
  - Frontal Attack
  - Single Envelopment
  - Double Envelopment
  - Deep Envelopment
Defending
- Principles of Defending
  - Security
  - Positioning
  - Depth
  - Mutual Support
  - Flexibility
- OCOKA in the Defense
  - Aspects to Consider
- Limitations of Defending in ArmA2
- Types of Defenses
  - Linear Defense
  - Perimeter Defense
  - Reverse Slop Defense
  - Defense of a Strongpoint (Urban Environment, Village, etc)
  - The Spoiling Attack
MOUT & CQB
- Tips for the Infantryman in a MOUT Environment
- Tips for the Infantry Leader in a MOUT Environment
- Clearing a Building
  - Why to Clear a Building
  - Covering & Clearing Teams
  - Entry & Stack Methods
  - Room Clearing Procedures
- Demolishing a Building
  - Why to Demolish a Building
  - Preparing to Demolish a Building
  - Demolition Options Available
- Crossing Urban Danger Areas (ie: Streets)
- Other Urban Tactics
  - High/Low Corner Stack
  - Running the Rabbit
Prisoner Handling
- EPWs - Enemy Prisoners of War
- Taking a Prisoner
  - How to Capture An Armed & Unaware Enemy Player
  - How to Capture An Incapacitated Enemy Player
- Handling EPWs
  - Guidelines for Handling EPWs

Working while Mechanized or Motorized
- Pros & Cons of Mechanized/Motorized Support in Combined Arms Operations
- Basic Vehicle Roles
  - Driver
  - Navigator
  - Gunner
  - Passenger
- Basic Vehicle Guidelines
  - Loading Up
  - Halts & Dismounting
    - When to Dismount?
    - 5 & 25 Scan
    - Dismount Drill Procedures
  - Situational Awareness
- Convoy Operations
  - Guidelines for Convoy Operations
    - Speed is Life, but Cohesion is Important
    - Interval
    - Route Selection & Actions-On
    - Situational Awareness & Security
  - Actions on...
    - Contact - Blow Through
    - Contact - Assault Through
    - Disabled Vehicle
    - Canalizing Ground
  - Convoy Halts
    - Herringbone Formation
    - Coil Formation
Working with Armor
- Pros & Cons of Armored Vehicles in Combined Arms Operations
- Infantry/Armor Coordination
  - What Infantry Provide to Armor
  - Guidelines for Infantry when working with Armor
  - Guidelines for Armor when working with Infantry
- Armor as Overwatch
- Breaching with Armor
  - General Procedure for Mechanical Breaching
  - Notes about Ballistic Breaching
- Dealing with a Minefield
Working with Helos
- Pros & Cons of Helicopters in Combined Arms Operations
- Standard Roles & Positions when Working With Helos
  - Navigator
  - Door Gunners
- Airborne Assaults
  - Planning the Assault
    - Landing Zone (LZ) Considerations
    - Coordination
  - Loading Up
    - Leaders load their troops and get accountability
    - How to approach a helo when loading
    - Spread loading
  - Contingency Planning
    - Actions on: Downed Helo
    - Actions on: Heavy LZ Contact
    - Actions on: Emergency Landing
  - Executing the Assault
    - Preflight
    - Conducting the Assault
    - At the Landing Zone
  - Extractions
    - Procedures for Calling an Extract
Close Air Support
- Pros & Cons of Close Air Support in Combined Arms Operations
- The Forward Air Controller
  - About the FAC
  - Considerations for the Forward Air Controller
  - The CAS Request
    - Standard CAS Request Procedures
  - CAS Terms & Meanings
    - Terminal Control
    - General
  - Target Designation with Lasers
  - Target Designation WITHOUT Lasers
    - Guiding with Map Marks
    - Guiding with Landmarks
    - Guiding with Munitions or Smoke
- The CAS Aircraft/Pilot
  - The CAS Pilot
  - Basic CAS Aircraft Guidelines
- CAS Munitions
  - Folding-Fin Aerial Rockets (FFAR)
  - Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) & Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGMs)
  - 'Dumb' Bombs
  - Laser-Guided 'Smart' Bombs
  - Cannons
Working with Artillery
- Pros & Cons of Artillery in the Combined Arms Fight
- Artillery Realism
- The Forward Observer
  - Forward Observer Tips
  - Forward Observer & Artillery Terms
- Artillery Rounds & Fuzing 101
  - Round Types
  - Fuze Types

General
- The Role of Vehicles on the Battlefield
- Vehicle Radars
  - Reading the Radar
  - Lock Symbology
Ground Vehicles
- General Ground Vehicle Tips
  - Foot Recon & Ground Guides
  - Clearing Lanes of Fire & Observation
- Soft Vehicles
  - Types of Soft Vehicles
  - Roles
  - Typical Threats
    - Small-Arms Fire (SAF)
    - Heavy Machinegun Fire
    - Light Anti-Tank Rockets
- Armored Vehicles
  - Types of Armor
  - Armored Vehicle Roles
    - Driver
    - Gunner
    - Commander
  - Armor Crew Coordination & Comms
    - Brevity Words
    - Orientation
  - The Tank/Vehicle Commander in Detail
    - Tips for Tank Commanders
    - Directing the Driver
    - Directing the Gunner
    - Commander Initiatied Engagement (CIE)
  - Typical Armor Threats
    - Infantry Anti-Tank Rockets (AT)
    - Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)
    - Anti-Tank Mines
    - Satchels
  - Tips for Armor
    - Hull Down
    - Turning Out
    - Jockeying
- Vehicle Countermeasures & Equipment
  - Countermeasures
  - Armaments
    - Cannon (large)
    - Cannon (small)
    - Machinegun
    - ATGM
    - Grenade Machinegun
  - Turret Types
    - Non-Stabilized
    - Stabilized
- Vehicle Damage Model
  - General
    - Non-Catastrophic Kills
    - Catastrophic Kills
    - Secondaries
    - Fire
  - Wheeled
    - Flat Tires
  - Tracked
    - Tracking
    - Disabled Turret/Gun
Air Vehicles
- Minimizing Risk
  - Tactical Risk Prevention
    - Prevention: General
    - Prevention: Guns
    - Prevention: Missiles
  - Countermeasures Systems
    - Flares
    - Chaff
  - Evasive Maneuvers
- Classifications of Aircraft Threats
  - How Threats are Classified
    - Capabilities
    - Indicators
    - React
  - Small Arms Fire (SAF)
  - HMGs & Vehicle CSWs, including AAA
  - Anti-Tank
  - MANPADs, SAMs, & Anti-Aircraft Missiles
- Damage Model
  - Fuel Leaks
Rotary Wing
- Intro to Helicopters
- Types of Helicopters
  - Attack
  - Transport
- Helicopter Crew Roles
  - Pilot
    - Pilot Responsibilities (General)
    - Pilot Responsibilities (Attack Helo)
  - Gunner
    - Gunner Responsibilities
    - Gunner/Pilot Intra-Aircraft Coordination
    - Gunner/Pilot Brevity Words
  - Crew-Chief
    - Crew Chief Responsibilities
  - Copilot
    - Copilot Responsibilities
- Helo Flight Principles
  - Taking Off
    - Considerations before lifting off
  - Landing
    - Basic Landing Principles
    - Combat Landing Procedures
  - Altitude Tradeoffs
    - High Altitude
    - Low Altitude
  - Masking with Terrain & Tactical Helicopter Movement
  - Nap-Of-Earth (NOE) Flight
    - Guidelines for NOE Flight
- Attack Helo Attack Types
  - Slashing
  - Break-Off
  - Stand-Off
  - Pop-Up
- Cobra Fire Control Systems
  - Cobra Employment in ACE2
- Transport Helo Insertion Types
  - Touchdown
  - Hover
  - Moving
  - Rooftop
  - Fastrope
- Helicopter Damage Model
  - Tail Rotor Failure
  - Engine Failure & Autorotation
    - Surviving an Engine Failure via Auto-Rotation
Fixed Wing
- Types of Fixed-Wing Aircraft
  - Close Air Support
  - Air Superiority
  - Bomber
  - Transport
- Fixed-Wing Aircraft Crew Roles
  - Pilot
  - Copilot
- Attack Aircraft Attack Types
  - Break-Off
  - Dive
  - Slashing/Strafing
- Fixed Wing Aircraft Damage Model
  - Exploding into flames

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