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FM/BG-1367 · v1.01
*EDIT BG953* Commander initiated engagements (CIE)
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- FM/BG-1367
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- Guide
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- v1.01 11mos ago
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- Cpl Ross 4 Nov 2025
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- v1.00 Initial Version
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v1.00
Alert: Focus the gunner.
Ammo/Weapon: Tell the gunner what system/ammo to use. Use specific shorthand (e.g., SABOT, HE, Coax, MG, Smoke).
Target Description: Tell the gunner what the target is. For vehicles/aircraft [G18] should be used, other targets may include infantry, gun emplacement or a building
Direction: Give an unambiguous direction indication and an approximate range relative to the vehicle. Distance helps set lead, ammo choice, and sights.Accepted direction formats:Clock + distance,
Degrees + distance,
Relative + distance.
Movement status: Give movement to help lead. Use short phrases: moving Left to Right, moving away, moving towards, stationary, stopped, on the move. If speed is important, add fast / slow.
v1.01
Alert: Focus the gunner.
Ammo/Weapon: Tell the gunner what system/ammo to use. Use specific shorthand (e.g., SABOT, HE, Coax, MG, Smoke).
Target Description: Tell the gunner what the target is. For vehicles/aircraft [18] should be used, other targets may include infantry, gun emplacement or a building
Direction: Give an unambiguous direction indication and an approximate range relative to the vehicle. Distance helps set lead, ammo choice, and sights.Accepted direction formats:Clock + distance,
Degrees + distance,
Relative + distance.
Movement status: Give movement to help lead. Use short phrases: moving Left to Right, moving away, moving towards, stationary, stopped, on the move. If speed is important, add fast / slow.
Alert: Focus the gunner.
Ammo/Weapon: Tell the gunner what system/ammo to use. Use specific shorthand (e.g., SABOT, HE, Coax, MG, Smoke).
Target Description: Tell the gunner what the target is. For vehicles/aircraft [G18] [18] should be used, other targets may include infantry, gun emplacement or a building
Direction: Give an unambiguous direction indication and an approximate range relative to the vehicle. Distance helps set lead, ammo choice, and sights.Accepted direction formats:Clock + distance,
Degrees + distance,
Relative + distance.
Movement status: Give movement to help lead. Use short phrases: moving Left to Right, moving away, moving towards, stationary, stopped, on the move. If speed is important, add fast / slow.
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