Weirdok 0 Posted December 6, 2017 Hello, It seems there is no welcome topic so I start by asking a question. I'm reading the tactical guide from Dyslexi (sorry if it's not rightly spelt) and he wrote down that BLUFOR are the "good guys" and OPFOR the "bad guys". What does he mean by that? They are both part of the NATO peacekeepers. Maybe BLUFOR is assigned to particular types of missions and OPFOR for other types? It's confusing because I also play Rainbow Six Siege as a starter and when I'm killed, the voiceover says "OPFOR eliminated". What's the difference between these two categories? Do they go well together or not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiki 1558 Posted December 6, 2017 In NATO (I think) or at least US military code: BLUFOR = US/NATO force OPFOR = Opposing Force = The enemy Plus, Green is also used as "allied". For example, in Afghanistan, the ANA is "green". Hence, when you have "blue on blue", it means friendfly fire. "green on blue" means "allied fire on friendly". 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weirdok 0 Posted December 6, 2017 Ok, I didn't really understand what you say. Never mind. I like green and blue because it doesn't make any major difference I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiki 1558 Posted December 6, 2017 @Weirdok What didn't you understand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weirdok 0 Posted December 6, 2017 @WikiThe roles of BLUFOR compared to OPFOR. For example, even if it's from another FPS (not a milsim but still quite tactic) which is Rainbow Six Siege, when I get killed I'm pretty sure to have heard the voice saying "OPFOR eliminated". After all apparently, we incarnate in Rainbow Six Siege an agent from NATO who is from OPFOR. He is not an enemy because we incarnate an agent whose role is to annihilate the terrorists. This is at least what happens in the Situations. Ok, I stop being off topic. The point is : why OPFOR are the enemies in Arma 3 but one from them, in another game, is a good agent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiki 1558 Posted December 6, 2017 OPFOR is a generic term. As stated, it means OPposing FORce aka the enemy / the guys you're fighting. For example, US vs UK conflict: To US soldiers, UK soldiers are the OPFOR. And to UK soldiers, US soldiers are the OPFOR. But in conflict with UK and US standing together, US and UK are both BLUFOR. OPFOR = OPposing FORce (Enemy units) BLUFOR = BLUe FORce (Friendly units) In addition, you also have Green which, as previously stated, is allied. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weirdok 0 Posted December 6, 2017 Ok understood. In R6S, we are the opponents to, for example, the Afghan or whatever faction. Thanks for your help @Wiki This time it's clear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zagor64bz 1225 Posted December 12, 2017 On 7/12/2017 at 12:23 AM, Wiki said: In addition, you also have Green which, as previously stated, is allied. By default..yes. But very much changeable.... @Weirdokyou could find yourself, for instance, to be BLUFOR, with OPFOR as enemy and guerrilla INDEPENDANT faction (green) enemy to both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
