AMERICA’S ARMY: OPERATIONS Gameplay Manual © Army Game Project 2003. Portions of the software are protected by United States and International copyright Sponsors America’s Army owes a special debt of thanks to many groups and individuals. Of those who assisted in this massive undertaking, the following deserve special thanks for their support. Contents Introduction............................................................................................................ 1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 1 Installation.............................................................................................................. 3 System Requirements................................................................................... 3 Updating Critical Drivers ............................................................................... 5 Video Card Drivers .................................................................................................. 5 Sound Card Drivers ................................................................................................. 6 Downloading and Setup................................................................................ 6 In-Game Star for Veterans............................................................................ 7 Technical Support ......................................................................................... 8 Configuration ......................................................................................................... 9 Main Menu .................................................................................................... 9 Getting Started ........................................................................................................ 11 Report for Duty ........................................................................................................ 12 Settings.................................................................................................................... 19 Army Credits............................................................................................................ 25 Developer Credits.................................................................................................... 25 Parental Controls..................................................................................................... 25 Quit .......................................................................................................................... 26 Keyboard Map............................................................................................... 27 Default Keyboard Assignments ............................................................................... 27 Gameplay................................................................................................................ 29 Heads-Up Display ......................................................................................... 30 Mission Screen ........................................................................................................ 32 Honor System.......................................................................................................... 34 Rules of Engagement .............................................................................................. 36 Mission Completion ................................................................................................. 37 Change Class................................................................................................ 39 Change Team ............................................................................................... 40 Movement ..................................................................................................... 41 Speed ...................................................................................................................... 41 Position.................................................................................................................... 42 Fatigue..................................................................................................................... 42 Doors ....................................................................................................................... 42 Communications ........................................................................................... 42 Combat.......................................................................................................... 48 Weapons Firing ....................................................................................................... 48 Weapons Management ........................................................................................... 49 Damage ................................................................................................................... 50 Team Roles................................................................................................... 51 Squad Leader .......................................................................................................... 52 Team Leader ........................................................................................................... 53 Grenadier................................................................................................................. 54 Automatic Rifleman ................................................................................................. 55 Advanced Marksman............................................................................................... 56 Rifleman .................................................................................................................. 57 iii Target Identification....................................................................................... 57 Friendlies ................................................................................................................. 58 OPFOR.................................................................................................................... 61 Other........................................................................................................................ 63 Training................................................................................................................... 65 Basic Combat Training.................................................................................. 65 Basic Rifle Marksmanship ....................................................................................... 67 Obstacle Course...................................................................................................... 75 US Weapons ........................................................................................................... 86 Tactical Training ...................................................................................................... 91 Advanced Marksmanship School.................................................................. 98 M24 Training............................................................................................................ 99 M82A1 Training ....................................................................................................... 104 Airborne School............................................................................................. 108 Tower Jump............................................................................................................. 109 Night Jump .............................................................................................................. 115 Tours....................................................................................................................... 121 Infantry Training Brigade............................................................................... 122 MOUT McKenna...................................................................................................... 125 172nd Infantry Brigade (Separate)................................................................ 126 Pipeline.................................................................................................................... 127 Bridge ...................................................................................................................... 129 Mountain Pass......................................................................................................... 130 10th Mountain Division (Light)....................................................................... 132 HQ Raid................................................................................................................... 134 Tunnel...................................................................................................................... 135 Insurgent Camp ....................................................................................................... 137 River Basin .............................................................................................................. 138 82nd Infantry Division (Airborne)................................................................... 140 FLS Assault ............................................................................................................. 142 FARP ....................................................................................................................... 143 Radio Tower ...........................................................................................................