Wags JTAC LGB example

[tflash]

I miss two important steps in Wags JTAC LGB example:

 

 

1) At 1:51 when you have received the 9-line data message, Wags goes to the msg page and then does what?

 

2) At 2:04 Wags presses OSB 19 on the left MSD. What for? And what is he doing until 2:25?

 

My problem is I cannot get the SPI marked. Is there something I have to do when I have received the message to get this SPI?

 

(The rest is OK, once I am in right direction I go to LSS etc., that works for me, only I do not have the handy SPI.)

[Frogfoot1606687865]

 

1) At 1:51 when you have received the 9-line data message, Wags goes to the msg page and then does what?

 

I think he is just demonstrating that the 9-line is listed as a message.

 

 

2) At 2:04 Wags presses OSB 19 on the left MSD. What for? And what is he doing until 2:25?

 

He is pressing WILCO to accept the tasking, if for some reason he felt he couldn't perform the attack he would press CNCO.

 

My problem is I cannot get the SPI marked. Is there something I have to do when I have received the message to get this SPI?

 

He is making the TAD SOI and then pressing China hat Fww short to zoom into the TAD, then scrolling the display to get the little red triangle (target) under the cursor, then TMS FWD short to hook the red triangle, then TMS FWD LONG to make the hook SPI

 

Hope this helps

 

Tom

[Frederf]

Presses the TAD "Wilco" OSB, presumably a datalink function with JTAC.

Expands the TAD to EXP1 then EXP2

While slewing cursor to red DL SPI from JTAC

(I assume) TMS-Up to Hook this SPI and TMS-Up-Long to make TAD-PI SPI

TGP page then coolie right long to make SOI

Slaves TGP to SPI

 

Blows some stuff up. The JTAC must be present on the datalink net to use these automated features. I'm guessing at the process of seeing the TAD red pyramid to getting it set as ownship SPI.

[skouras]

lets hope that all this is included in some training missions

[coolts]

It will be, but the new manual covers the procedure.

[tflash]

It works perfect for me now; many many thanks for this mini-tutorial guys!!!

[tflash]

I must say that JTAC is as transformational to the game as Litening II is to the A-10.

 

It is just incredible, now that someone finally holds a conversation with you while playing (single player I mean). I just love it when you get the "re-attack authorized" etc. Made a few missions with a TIC situation involving where you are invited to unleash your gun on enemy elements marked with a williepete. Awesome!!! (And earned me a Bronze Star BTW!)

 

This "Beta" is about the best game I ever played, seriously!

[CrashEd]

I completely agree, the JTAC missions are phenomenal.

 

Does. Anyone know if the LGB mission, mentioned above, is included in the latest beta?

[Frederf]

Just wait till you have someone playing JTAC in the flesh in multiplayer. It's just giddy!

[tflash]

I completely agree, the JTAC missions are phenomenal.

 

Does. Anyone know if the LGB mission, mentioned above, is included in the latest beta?

 

Yes, in the ME editor you can order setup your JTAC to ask for guided weapons (advanced settings); you should also load GBU's of course.

In the unfolding dialog you can then ask the JTAC to lase the target. You should put your TGP in LSS mode, so that it scans for a laser spot.

 

It is really a nice feature.

[CrashEd]

Yes, in the ME editor you can order setup your JTAC to ask for guided weapons (advanced settings); you should also load GBU's of course.

In the unfolding dialog you can then ask the JTAC to lase the target. You should put your TGP in LSS mode, so that it scans for a laser spot.

 

It is really a nice feature.

 

Yeah, I've managed to 'hack' into some of the included missions and deploy different weapons, however my ME skills are somewhat lacking! I was hoping for a different scenario whereby I can practice JTAC comms. Getting bored of the few JTAC missions that I do have, but don't really have the time to sit diwn and create my own :(

 

Need some different targets! :D

[nomdeplume]

I'd recommend getting to grips with the editor, it's ridiculously easy to quickly put together different scenarios with it.

 

Here's two very creatively named missions you can try.

 

'New Mission.miz' - a strange scenario indeed! Three JTACs are defined, Axeman on 124 MHz will direct you to engage a convoy of lightly armoured vehicles moving towards its own position. Chevy (on 300 MHz) is a predator drone that will direct you to engage anything it sees - it always picks a column of tanks as its target, which happens to be surrounded by Tunguskas. An AI A-10 will loiter at your IP and await your command (in the Other radio menu) to begin an attack, it's up to you how you want to manage him. You'll probably want to change your loadout - I've been experimenting with visual delivery of CBUs against moving targets (with not much success) so there's no TGP.

 

The convoy starts moving immediately so try to get airborne quickly. The tanks start moving after some damage has been dealt to the convoy, IIRC.

 

test.miz - job is to destroy 3 insurgent T-50s near a village in the mountains. You have a JTAC to guide you. Can also call on some Georgian choppers to mop up once you're done. Very light air defences. Dumb bombing seems a bit tricky in mountainous terrain, but maybe it's just me. I think my current loadout in this mission has some LGBs, but again, you're free to select whatever you want to practice with.

 

P.S. there's no useful briefing info or images, so you'll want to open these in the editor so you can see your flight plan.

test.miz

New Mission.miz

[ravenone]

You guys are awesome! I am just getting some stability at placing Mavs on :joystick: badguys, as you cats are using JTAC/LGB (gobbly-gook) for Kills :beer:

 

...BYW: I keep forgetting this is "beta" when I fly...

 

I salute (IRL) ED as well as you Pilots.

 

~Rave

[CrashEd]

I'd recommend getting to grips with the editor, it's ridiculously easy to quickly put together different scenarios with it.

 

Here's two very creatively named missions you can try.

 

'New Mission.miz' - a strange scenario indeed! Three JTACs are defined, Axeman on 124 MHz will direct you to engage a convoy of lightly armoured vehicles moving towards its own position. Chevy (on 300 MHz) is a predator drone that will direct you to engage anything it sees - it always picks a column of tanks as its target, which happens to be surrounded by Tunguskas. An AI A-10 will loiter at your IP and await your command (in the Other radio menu) to begin an attack, it's up to you how you want to manage him. You'll probably want to change your loadout - I've been experimenting with visual delivery of CBUs against moving targets (with not much success) so there's no TGP.

 

The convoy starts moving immediately so try to get airborne quickly. The tanks start moving after some damage has been dealt to the convoy, IIRC.

 

test.miz - job is to destroy 3 insurgent T-50s near a village in the mountains. You have a JTAC to guide you. Can also call on some Georgian choppers to mop up once you're done. Very light air defences. Dumb bombing seems a bit tricky in mountainous terrain, but maybe it's just me. I think my current loadout in this mission has some LGBs, but again, you're free to select whatever you want to practice with.

 

P.S. there's no useful briefing info or images, so you'll want to open these in the editor so you can see your flight plan.

 

nom, you are a legend :thumbup:

 

Many thanks for posting these missions. Hopefully I'll get some time to spend on the ME soon. What little time I do have I've been using to concentrate on weapon deployment and other systems. I'm getting pretty proficient in most areas, so hopefully I'll be able to concentrate on the ME next.

 

Will let you know how I get on with the missions.

[tflash]

Two more very simple missions

 

Very quick missions, starting in the air. You can start right away by contacting the JTAC. I must say there is some workload, so try to use autopilot/LASTE smartly. One mission has laser marking / LGB the other is for WP marking / rockets

FT A-10 crush column GBU P.miz

FT A-10 crush column troops.miz

[CrashEd]

Very quick missions, starting in the air. You can start right away by contacting the JTAC. I must say there is some workload, so try to use autopilot/LASTE smartly. One mission has laser marking / LGB the other is for WP marking / rockets

 

Cheers fella, will give these a go once I get B3 downloaded and installed.

[turbotrixie]

Very quick missions, starting in the air. You can start right away by contacting the JTAC. I must say there is some workload, so try to use autopilot/LASTE smartly. One mission has laser marking / LGB the other is for WP marking / rockets

 

I have not tried these yet, but I will. A "start right away" mission for jtac practice would be a godsend.