What is EPLRS in advanced waypoints?

[NeilWillis]

I am just looking at a mission we intend to use for one of our online multiplayer sorties, and I notice there is an entry in advanced waypoints, a perform command option, called EPLRS, but I haven't the foggiest idea what it actually does.

 

Could some learned mission writer please explain it to me?

 

Thanks

[Sabre-TLA]

Page 176 in the User Manual:

 

"EPLRS

Set the unit's position datalink on/off."

 

Page 201 in the User Manual:

"Only ground units that have EPLRS (as shown in waypoint advanced options) can transmit target location data via datalink to suitably equiped aircraft. Only armed units can designate a target with smoke and laser. (e.g. APC M1043 HMMWV Armament)."

 

In the ME for certain units (Allied forces mostly - I haven't tested all units) it allows for them to show up on the A-10C TAD display as an "X" so you know where the friendly units are.

 

It is also needed for JTAC units so they can establish a SADL datalink connection so they can send a target marking location to the A-10C TAD.

 

Maybe someday we will be able to use the SADL datalink (LINK16 is simlar) with other units (F-16 have it in RW, other ground combat units, etc).

Edited May 3, 2015 by Sabre-TLA

[NeilWillis]

Excellent, thanks

[Sabre-TLA]

Found a page that has a list of the EPLRS units here.

 

I was curious so now I know too. :thumbup:

[NeilWillis]

Every day with the A-10C we learn something new :smartass:

 

:thumbup: :thumbup:

[WildBillKelsoe]

Enhanced Position Locating Reporting System, means a digital link to see friendly troops on sensors (usually TGP in A-10C). It helps in avoiding friendly fire incidents.