Help to understand why JTAC does not work ! (eternal issue)

[vctpil]

Hi,

Really get upset with JTAC for long time already.

In attached, a very short mission and track (F-16 - Afghanistan - no mod).

The JTAC is very close, no obstacle, and report TYPE 3 no mark!

How is it possible?

Thank to help.

Vincent

TEST JTAC.miz TEST JTAC.trk

[BIGNEWY]

Hi, 

you are using infantry, and they are not IR or Laser capable. 

Try using a unit like the armed HMVEE, set them to hold fire, and invisible and it will work. 

thank you  

[vctpil]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

I am working on a complex mission. Some infantery JTAC are IR capable, some are Laser capable, some others are unable to do anything.

The HMVEE is working but difficult to hide in a city!

Any chance to have an update of the infantery JTAC in order to the same capability of vehicles?

Thanks,

Vincent

[BIGNEWY]

1 hour ago, vctpil said:

Any chance to have an update of the infantry JTAC in order to the same capability of vehicles?

Planned for the future, but not now. 

thank you 

[Kang]

Frankly what would be nice:
A little indication in the ME when setting up a unit to act as JTAC on what it is capable of or not.

[vctpil]

Hi,

Once again, Type 3 no mark with an HMVEE, JTAC in auto, no obstacle. Track and mission attached.

Definitively a non-sense.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Vincent

TEST JTAC 2.miz TEST JTAC 2.trk

[BIGNEWY]

in advanced waypoint actions for the HMVEE designate is set to auto, try laser. 

it should help 

[vctpil]

I tried, but when I select IR or Laser, the JTAC start talking and then stop. And does not answer anymore.

[BIGNEWY]

Strange, 

change the vehicle to a stryker or abrams and see if the behaviour is the same?

[razo+r]

5 minutes ago, vctpil said:

I tried, but when I select IR or Laser, the JTAC start talking and then stop. And does not answer anymore.

What is he saying and how far do you come in the dialogue?

[BIGNEWY]

going to watch the track now 

[vctpil]

8 minutes ago, razo+r said:

What is he saying and how far do you come in the dialogue?

Exemple :

Normal volume : JTAX (Axeman11): Enfield 1, this is Axeman 1-1 ...

Volume decrease (like very far) : ... type 3 in effect. Advise when ready for 9-line.

Then does not respond anymore.

17 minutes ago, BIGNEWY said:

Strange, 

change the vehicle to a stryker or abrams and see if the behaviour is the same?

Same behaviour.

[BIGNEWY]

35 minutes ago, vctpil said:

Then does not respond anymore.

I just watched the track, the JTAC replies as expected. 

 

can you attach your dcs log so we can look for other clues 

are you using any mods or tools ?

thank you 

[vctpil]

I made some test on Nevada map (flat terrain without obstacles).

JTAC set to laser : Type 3, no mark (TEST JTAC NTTR).

JTAC set to AUTO : Type 2, IR mark (TEST JTAC NTTR IR).

Mission and tracks attached.

 

TEST JTAC 3 NTTR IR.trk TEST JTAC 3 NTTR.miz TEST JTAC 3 NTTR.trk

Here's the log attached.

I did not use mod for the tests.

dcs.log

[BIGNEWY]

Your track with IR works for us.

Setting weapon to Auto and designation to Laser should also work. 

Im not sure why you are having difficulties. 

[razo+r]

1 hour ago, vctpil said:

Exemple :

Normal volume : JTAX (Axeman11): Enfield 1, this is Axeman 1-1 ...

Volume decrease (like very far) : ... type 3 in effect. Advise when ready for 9-line.

Then does not respond anymore.

Same behaviour.

I'm sorry if you did do it in your track. I am currently away from my computer so I cannot check your track as of now.

Just to make sure, after he sais advise when ready etc. for some reason, you have to wait a good few seconds before you reply. If you reply too quickly, he will ignore it. So wait like 5-10 seconds before replying, then he should continue as usual.

Edited 3 hours ago by razo+r