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  8. Posted

    Thanks a load. I'm always glad somebody loves it, cuz my knees weren't gonna last past 8 years! Not to mention the sheer volume of det cord/c4/bangalore torpedoes/breaching charges/blasting caps/tnt/mines that would detonate sometimes too close by. Also, not to mention four deployments to war! (christ man) Glad they are back to 12B; 21B doesn't seem right.

    My knees are blown out, no doubt about it. It comes with the territory. That said, I was a Infantryman in the Corps and I'm a CE in the Army. I love the Engineer side of the house... wouldn't give it up for anything.

    A. How many 249's and 240's per squad on average? Just added the SAW to the config and want to know about numbers in a squad/team. Also, Mk14's: how many in a squad as well?

    It's going to differ but not by much and resembles a infantry platoon/squad breakdown. My suggestion would be to look up FM 3-21.8 as my "suggestions" would be a little off SOP wise. It should be section 1-11 or 1-16, I don't recall off the top of my head.

    EDIT- Here ya go. http://www.marines.mil/news/publications/Documents/FM%203-21.8%20%20The%20Infantry%20Rifle%20Platoon%20and%20Squad_1.pdf

    B. wtf is ERSH plate carrier? Remember we used flak vests; it might have stopped a 5.56 on the other side :( And they were OD green half the time too.

    The type of plate carriers differ when it concerns the EOD guys. Sometimes they utilize the IOTV (plate carrier and frag protection) that we all are issued, more often then not though, they only wear a plate carrier which is either issued or another type purchased via unit funds.

    Plate carrier example: Notice it only holds the ballistic plates (front/rear and sides) and has no frag protection.

    http://www.optactical.com/pasowiarr.html

    The currently issued IOTV all Soldiers receive: Photo is in the upper left hand corner (don't worry about the DAPs, we rarely utilize them).

    http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/iotv-interceptors-incremental-improvement-03381/

    I think I'm still gonna add the Bradley's because one of my old units (3ACR) has them. At least that's what the net says. A little nostalgia. EDIT: damn, it appears they just switched to the stryker. No more 3ACR. Still, I like the brads.

    We still have them, a lot of them in-fact. However, given the terrain of Afghanistan, they usually stay at home simply because they become more of a hindrance then anything.

  9. Posted · Edited by DetCord

    Damn straight I'd like some input. And thanks for living the life; it ain't an easy road.

    Meh, I love this s#@t!

    1) The first thing is the use of Bradley M2A2ODS-E: I just made some up but want to know if they are in use in Mech/Cav/Armor units. It appears from the internets they are, along with the M113/ACE/Grizzly.

    I've only ever read about the Engineer version of the Brad (EBFV), but I've never actually encountered one and I've been in light and heavy units. My unit has several M113's however, we've never deployed with them. As for the ACE and Grizzly, well, that's outside my job description. I'm a Combat Engineer and those belong to the Engineer Heavy Equipment Operators or 12N's.

    2) Also, I noticed there are now Javelin sub skills to the 12B (now 21B) MOS. Is this correct? Where do they fit in the sapper platoons and squads? We usually carried a few AT-4's in each squad only. EDIT: I almost forgot the 105mm recoilless rifles we used in mech units. Nice.

    We're back to being 12B's now. Some units might have the Javelin but I've yet to encounter those that actually do employ them. The RCLR recoilless systems have been phased out but we've been using the LAW on the regular.

    3) Do you use the M249 now? We never used them, only M60's as that was our squad firepower, and the rest used M16's to do work.

    Our primary weapons are the M4, Mk-14 EBR, 249, and 240B.

    4)I've also read that sappers are now used more in the infantry role with their Bradley's, and that there is a constant shortage of them. Especially with regard to route clearing. How does this mesh with your experience?

    Of my four deployments, only in one have I actually performed the typical engineer mandate i.e. Route Clearance. The rest were typically serving in a infantry role. Might wanna get away from the Bradley aspect. Our primary vehicles are usually the RG-31, Buffalo MRAP, Caiman MRAP, 1151, etc with the rollers in the lead vehicle.

    5)I also assume Airborne/Light/Mountain/Air Assault sappers haven't changed as much, so the squad I created should be accurate. Correct me if I'm wrong. If you have time/inclination could you give me the TOE of engineer units you've been in? Primarily the platoon/squad/team level.

    I think you've hit it about right, though some aspects could be tweaked. I could go into a MTOE but they are always changing. Unless you really want me to do that?

    EDIT: Yeah, the death knell was sounded for M728 during Desert Storm. They could neither keep up with the Abrams/Bradleys, nor could they stay functioning. RIP. And yeah, I never noticed EOD to actually have much of a uniform. I assume they can still get away with a lot, and deservedly so.

    The EOD cats (89D) typically wear ERSH plate carriers only, so they always standout among the RA. M4's, 249's, 240's, HK-416's, the M107 etc, are there weapons load-outs they take on mission with them.

  10. Posted · Edited by DetCord

    Great question. Yeah, they're definitely separate. I don't think EOD is a combat arms MOS, and if I remember correctly it is in the ordnance corps and not the corps of engineers. I never saw them much, and during the invasion of iraq in '91 I never saw them. It appears they are getting a lot of duty now in Iraq and Afghanistan though, so they should be added I think. Edit: it is an insane job, they deserve to be here!

    Gave the EOD random weapons, and I really like the M14 so I added that as well. I'm going to add namman2's MaxxPro MRAP as and EOD/Engineer vehicle in the next update.

    EOD has always done their own thing and are never assigned to a line unit. As of now, they fall under SOCOM with branch managers still with USAOC. I've worked with them in Iraq and Afghanistan and they are a dedicated group of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines to be sure. You need to remember that the gear they wear is totally different from what we typically wear, to include the weapon systems utilized. If you need help with this addon on the technical side let me know.

    FYI - The M728 was phased out a long time ago. To answer your question, yes. I am a Combat Engineer.

    http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb/EOD.htm

  11. Posted

    I see, this is understandable. Thanks for the quick reply and multiple email idea though, clever and seems more or less secure. I sent BIS an email in the meantime asking if they do alternate payment options (bank deposit specifically), but after reading this I am expecting a no.

    IIRC mate, this was the only route I could go and that was as of May 2011. That said, I could be wrong and they may have alternate methods of payment as of now. I suspect that a direct deposit is a no-go simply from a corporate financial standpoint. If you have any other questions let us know, we'll be more then happy to answer them.

    I'm sure you'll be getting quick responses seeing as how you're in OZ and it's still early there. Make sure you register on the forum once you are approved.

  12. Posted

    Hello, I'm planning to buy VBS2 and am currently involved in an email conversation regarding the purchase.

    I'm just here to ask those of you who have purchased the software already, do BIS usually ask for credit card information over email? Doesn't seem normal to me that a company would ask for this kind of information over fax/email/phone as opposed to a more secure service, but I think I might just be acting a little paranoid.

    Thanks.

    Unfortunately yes, that's how it done simply due to the typical customer being a GO and the financial routes involve a totally different aspect of how money changes hands (contracts etc). My suggestion would be to do what I did and send the numbers sequence broken down; i.e. the first 8 digits in one email and the next 8 in another, or however you wanna do it.

    It's just smart seeing how emails and the data within can be intercepted by outside sources.

  14. Posted

    It's all dependent upon what you are utilizing it for. Ultimately, it's a tool set for training military forces in complex scenarios, everything from asymmetric/COIN to conventional combat operations and more. It does have quite a lot going for it that the ArmA series doesn't; flawless optimization and scaling, massive variety in content, in-depth scenario editing tools, a spectacularly supported development suite unlike anything ArmA has to offer, and a ton of excellent user generated content... but only if you are able to access it (see milgaming.army.mil)

    That said, the fascination for me wore off rather quickly (several months perhaps) even with the hundreds of available third-party addons, VBS2 lay dormant on my HD eventually being uninstalled some months later. There was a close knit MP community at one time that played quite often, but that's since faded into history unfortunately.

  15. Posted · Edited by DetCord

    No you don't, that "patch" is just a full installation actually. After unpacking you have 3 folders, one for each DVD. You just run the vbs2_setup.exe from the disc1 folder then.

    All you need then is having the HASP drivers installed.

    I can't seem to find the link for the direct download. What sub-forum is it in (i.e. serious games etc)?

    EDIT - I found it. Wow, that is a lot of files.

    The GYBBK aspect seems like a convoluted process if there ever was one. If I can't figure it out I'll shoot ya a PM.

  16. Posted

    Ah okay so it's announced already, good thing. :)

    @Devildog

    If you don't mind downloading around 12 GB I would say you grab the latest "Patch" from the Support forums and install from your hard drive instead. No messing around with discs and stuff.

    Drivers you shouldn't need, the ones from Win7 should work with every drive.

    I quickly checked LG and Hitachi sites for that drive but got no search results at all. However if it reads your Win7 and other discs, it should read the VBS ones too.

    It has to be an issue on my end, W0lle. I tossed disc 1 into my laptop and it launched automatically so I honestly have no idea as to what the issue is as other DVD's are working just fine.

    Putting in the DVD, it'll gronk-gronk, as if in an earnest attempt at reading the disc (and for a long time, knowing there is something to be read) - ultimately determining the disc is not really there. Ugh...

    The 1.5 patch? If that's the case, wouldn't I need 1.4 already installed? If not, could you shoot me a link, I appreciate it.

  17. Posted · Edited by DetCord

    Just look over here: Who receives VBS2 v2.0 for free?(part). :)

    Ahem... free it is then... thanks much for the link Papanowel.

    @ Papanowel & W0lle

    I could use some help here. I already posted this on the official VBS2 support sub-forum, but maybe you two could be of greater and more expedient help.

    I recently re-installed Win7 and everything appears to be working correctly. However, the DVD drive isn't reading every disc as some work and others appear blank (VBS2 for a re-install). I was hoping someone could point me to a driver or a firmware update somewhere that can remedy this. I've tried looking and my results have been nil at this point.

    DVD-ROM: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT34N

    It states that the driver is up to date however, I know that isn't true (2006). Secondly, the details panel reads it as a CD-ROM drive which of course it isn't. Any ideas here as I'd really like to re-install VBS2?

    Disregard - It is apparently the VBS2 disc's. Other DVD software is installing/working fine. Hold up.... does VBS2 contain a install disc by itself then disc 1, 2, 3, and then the Dev Suite? Again, it's been a long time since I've toyed around with it and I can't recall.

  18. Posted

    I haven't touched my copy of VBS2 in some time. That said, whats the word on the upgrade (2.0)? Is it going to be offered as free or are we going to have to pay for it?

    Also, anyone wanna comment on how they made such a stink about how high-end graphics detract from the training aspects, then they go and do it themselves? Seems like a double standard to me.

  23. Posted

    So, any updates since your last post? :D

    Working where and when I can is about all I can add. My current military obligations typically suck up a great deal of my time, even more so lately as we spin up for another deployment. I have the TBIED's or Tree Borne IED's in a working fashion, however limited and am more so concerned with how a player would emplace them at present.

    Still working on that second video.

  25. Posted

    I've got this for you. Great example of orchestral music that is fitting, adds to the tone, and is not overbearing:

    AaekUJIJyDU&hd=1

    Honestly wish THIS would have been the tone of Operation Arrowhead. Not to mention the look of Takistan too.

    Indeed. Ramin Djawadi can produce some music for sure. However, I'm certain we'll be stuck with some OFP/ArmA retro, 80's top picks sound-alikes, $200 Kawasaki synthesized tracks for ArmA III. The music producers for the series should be fired. Hell, the creative directors, QAS's, and ADI's should be fired for thinking that this up-chuck music is acceptable. But that is a business decision after-all and I'm quite certain they'll continue down the same tired road... a road that was heavily traveled during the 80's.

    Either way, I'll continue to create videos utilizing tracks that are fitting...

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