Since we all want to complete missions - especially with the fly in approaching I've been doing some reading in the A-10C manual to look for some useful information regarding targeting that can hopefully expedite our attacks. You guy's aren't military nuts that demand proper radio protocols and the like but it would help if we have something better then "a few miles up the coast near the trees on a hill"!

First would be coordinates - if possible provide MGRS coordinates (easier then long/lat) can be set to show on F10 map instead of long/lat. This only really helps the A-10Cs though, using the CDU and TAD to make a waypoint at those coordinates. Next is bullseye / 'bulls' which we hear the AI spam at us over comms. You can range this on the map with the ruler - so it'll work for anyone. In the A-10C you can have the TAD show your own and/or target's location relative to bullseye. TAD information starts on page 303 of the A10C manual. Bullseye is explained starting at the bottom of page 307.


The next thing I'd actually like to test (unless it's confirmed working or not already) is Datalink usage in MP - obviously limited to the A-10C. The manual states that we CAN send target data between aircraft, if this works - it would be great! Have one A-10 go TGP only, maybe tanks too, and circle high sending enemy locations to the other A-10s! This is described on page 318. Part of this would be remembering who picked what own ID's to know who to send it to. However, part of the selection process displays callsign which we can also set - so I'd show up as WES (I often set mine) and everyone can pick a name (4 characters limit) for quick ID.

If anyone wishes to take it the extra mile, ground commanders/jtacs could issue 9 lines. Outline on page 646 of the A-10C manual an also on page 17 and 18 (pages 29 & 30 in the PDF) of this US military document. - J-Fire
This can be made easier by using the MSG page in the A-10C which is supposed to work aswell, page 355 of the manual.

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Thought I'd provide that, we could implement it if anyone would like to - to whatever extent best fits. Hopefully this can help us cause more damage, in less time!

Last edited by Wesley; 11/01/13 06:19 AM. Reason: MSG page info.