User Guide

APPENDIX C: TACTICS
Tactics that can be assigned to platforms and waypoints in the Mission Editor are shown below.
Area Waypoint Similar to transit search in that the platform travels to each of the four waypoints
and searches for enemy contacts.The waypoints may be dragged to any position
on the map. Unlike transit search,when the platform reaches the last waypoint, it
returns to the first waypoint and resumes the pattern.
Barrier The platform travels back and forth along an assigned path.The waypoint marker
that appears on the map can be moved to any position.
Expanding Box The platform first patrols the area in an outward spiral pattern then an inward
spiral pattern.
Ladder Box The platform patrols the area in a back-and-forth pattern within the parameters of
the box.
Perimeter Box The platform patrols the area along the perimeter of the box.
Random Box The platform patrols the area in a random pattern.
Sonobuoy Search (Only available to aircraft carrying sonobuoys) Click and drag in the Mission Editor
map to place a search area for the aircraft to follow during gameplay.
Transit Search The platform travels to each of the four waypoints and searches for enemy
contacts. If an enemy is detected, it deviates from its path to engage.The
waypoints may be dragged to any position on the map.At the last waypoint, the
platform maintains the assigned course and speed indefinitely unless it detects a
threat.
Transit The platform travels to each waypoint. It does not deviate from its path except in
defense. Four waypoints appear which can be dragged to any position on the map.
At the last waypoint, the platform maintains the assigned course and speed
indefinitely.
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