Equipment specific policies - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)
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Equipment specific policies
The FM outlines our core skills, policies and guides to ensure every member stands ready for the mission ahead.



FM/G76 - Equipment specific policies
Policy
FM/BP-388 - Equipment specific: GPS
Policy

Faction era dictates how widespread GPS devices are, however not all personnel carry GPS;

  • Use the DAGR or MicroDAGR as primary GPS devices and not ItemGPS
  • in E1 to E2 era factions, GPS is not permitted
  • in E3 era factions, regular infantry should not be provided GPS devices, except for;
    • Leadership roles
    • Communication roles
    • Support roles
    • Special forces
    • Recon/scout roles
  • in E4 era factions, GPS may be permitted at all levels
Policy
FM/BP-390 - Equipment specific: Backpacks
Policy
  • Backpacks are not permitted for the following roles
    • rifleman
    • anti-tank rifleman (light)
    • automatic rifleman
    • medium machine-gunner
    • AT specialist, heavy
  • any other loadout which reasonably requires a backpack may carry one which is suitable in size for the requirements of their load carry and in accordance with all other requirements of this policy
Policy
FM/BP-391 - Equipment specific: Weapon optics
Policy
  • optics are dictated by faction-era and faction-technology
  • ironsights may be used wherever appropriate
  • the maximum issuable weapon optic for non-marksmanship roles is 4x
  • thermal optics are not permitted
Policy
FM/BP-392 - Equipment specific: Launchers
Policy

Launchers are only issued to anti-vehicle roles and there are 3 classifications;

  • Light: single use, non-sighted, non-guided
  • Medium: reloadable, sighted, non-guided
  • Heavy: reloadable, sighted, guided

in addition to the classifications of launcher;

  • weight limits apply to launcher carrying infantry and so assistants are used to spread-load ammunition
  • anti-air launchers are single-class, so only one need be chosen
  • if a launcher sits between classes pick the most logical classification or seek guidance
Policy
FM/BP-393 - Equipment specific: Blue-force tracking (BFT)
Policy
  • BFT is faction-era and faction-technology specific
  • BFT is not permitted in E1 or E2 factions
  • BFT may be issued;
    • to leaders at Platoon HQ (PltCo, PltSgt) level or higher for E3 factions, exceptions can be made for Squad HQ (see Era policy)
    • to a Squad Leader or higher for E4 factions
  • BFT may also be issued to the following roles in E3 or E4 factions;
    • Special Forces Leadership at all levels
    • Logistic Support Chief
    • Fire Support Chief
    • Forward Air Controller
    • Forward Observer
  • BFT devices should not be issued to vehicle crews or aircrews as BFT is built into most vehicles for this purpose and is intended to be used while in the vehicle
Policy
FM/BP-389 - Equipment specific: Radios
Policy

Faction era dictates radio distribution, however in the majority of cases all infantry units will carry personal radios.

  • all communication roles carry the faction's suitable long range radio, in addition to the following non-communication roles;
    • Platoon Leader
    • Company Commander
    • Platoon Sergeant
    • Logistics Support Chief
    • Fire Support Chief
    • MERT Officer
    • CMT Leader
    • Vehicle (Section) Commanders
    • Aircrew
    • Game Masters
  • (optionally) a deployable antenna, commonly known as a SATCOM
Policy
FM/BP-394 - Equipment specific: Underslung launchers
Policy
  • for Grenadiers
  • for Aircraft Controllers (JTAC and FAC only) (Coloured smoke munitions only)
  • for all Leadership roles
Policy
FM/BP-395 - Equipment specific: Entrenching tools
Policy

Entrenching tools may only be issued to and used by; 

  • Combat Engineers
  • Support Engineers
  • Assistant Automatic Riflemen
  • Assistant Machinegunners
  • Ammo Bearers
  • Any Assistant Anti-Vehicle Specialists
  • Light Vehicle Crewmen (Driver/Gunner)
  • APC/IFV Crewmen (Driver/Gunner)
  • MBT Crewmen (Driver/Gunner)
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