Equipment specific: Blue-force tracking (BFT)

BFT is faction-era and faction-technology specific BFT is not permitted in E1 or E2 factions BFT may be issued;to leaders at Platoon HQ (PltCo, PltSgt) level or higher for E3 factions, exceptions can be made for Squad HQ (see Era policy) to a Squad Leader or higher for E4 factions BFT may also be issued to the following roles in E3 or E4 factions;Special Forces Leadership at all levels Logistic Support Chief Fire Support Chief Forward Air Controller Forward Observer MERT Officer CMT Leader BFT devices should not be issued to vehicle crews or aircrews as BFT is built into most vehicles for this purpose and is intended to be used while in the vehicle