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RM/428 Update fire support loadout requirements

Force Manual Update J5 Loadouts J6 Policy J7 Training Approved Implemented
Force Manual Update - October 17, 2025
A proposal to introduce, amend, clarify, or remove doctrine. It should be clear, practical, and written for humans.
Approved - March 5, 2026
Approved by the relevant authority. We can move into execution when we’ve got the time and people to do it properly.
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James LtCol James Authority Lieutenant Colonel Chairman, Central Command (CC) Officer, J10 Development Chief Instructor, Combat Leadership Training Team
I have no opinion on this item - it is supported by multiple contributors in the consultation therefore approving with conditions raised by J6 that any change must comply with global restrictions on DAGR, GPS, BFT, Rangefinders per FM/BP-386 - if a special exception is needed this should be raised in it's own merit. Will leave it up to J6 to interpret.
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Implemented - March 23, 2026
This item is concluded. It has been actioned, and we’re not expecting further updates. Thanks for the input.

Proposed Change

New Policy block for Loadout Role Specific Policies :

Role Specific : Fire SupportAll fire support roles require the following equipment :Map, Compass, Artillery Rangetable, Ace Map Tool, Ace Plotting Board, Entrenching Tool, Binoculars or Rangefinder equipment

All Mortarman requires the following equipment :Backpack with Ace's CSW 82mm rounds, at a minimum 1x HE Round and 1x Smoke Round

Mortarman (Gunner) is to be assigned the Ace CSW Tube appropriate for the faction (default : M252 Tube Bag)Mortarman (Assistant) is to be assigned the Ace CSW Mortar Baseplate

Fire Support Chief and Mortar/Artillery Section Leaders requires in addition :DAGR or microDAGR, Vector 21, Long Range Radio capability, BFT for Era 3 and 4

Other blocks describing specific Entrenching tool, BFT, Radio and GPS to reflect the information above

Reasoning

New Fire support area and roles were introduced without accompanying changes to loadout policy, creating those policies ensures the work of the FMDG is applied to doctrine.

Impact

Have the guidance needed to have consistent loadouts and equipment needed to fill the roles.

 

Cpl Cpl TomH Corporal NCOIC, J9 Servers Enlisted Contributor, J5 Loadouts Chief Instructor, Logistics Training Team Chief Instructor, Fire Support Training Team Chief Instructor, Engineering Training Team
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Ross Cpl Ross
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Pinned James LtCol James Authority Chairman, Central Command (CC) Officer, J10 Development Chief Instructor, Combat Leadership Training Team
I have no opinion on this item - it is supported by multiple contributors in the consultation therefore approving with conditions raised by J6 that any change must comply with global restrictions on DAGR, GPS, BFT, Rangefinders per FM/BP-386 - if a special exception is needed this should be raised in it's own merit. Will leave it up to J6 to interpret.
Ross Cpl Ross Pointman Contributor NCOIC, J6 Policy Enlisted Contributor, J5 Loadouts
J5 Loadouts Staff

This has been implemented. Please review the block and feedback if needed: https://unitedtaskforce.net/handbook/block/1670/role-spec...
James LtCol James
added Approved and removed Gathering feedback
Ross Cpl Ross Pointman Contributor NCOIC, J6 Policy Enlisted Contributor, J5 Loadouts
Update on J6 Recommendation for clarity as requested by CC: No issues from J6 however the provision of DAGR, GPS, BFT, Rangefinders etc must comply with https://unitedtaskforce.net/handbook/block/386/eras-and-t... J5 will take lead on permitted items per era and which equipment is used.
Vyqe CSM Vyqe
added Gathering feedback J7 Training and removed Needs Review
Jochem Sgt Jochem
removed TC
TomH Cpl TomH
added Force Manual Update J6 Policy J5 Loadouts TC Needs Review
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Ross Cpl Ross Pointman Contributor NCOIC, J6 Policy Enlisted Contributor, J5 Loadouts
@LtCol James sorry, decision on the mortar part? I assume just say a faction appropriate Crew Served Mortar.
TomH Cpl TomH Contributor Originator NCOIC, J9 Servers Enlisted Contributor, J5 Loadouts Chief Instructor, Logistics Training Team Chief Instructor, Fire Support Training Team Chief Instructor, Engineering Training Team
J6 Policy Staff Would this depend on completion of RM/662 Objective: FMDG: Review of Loadout Blocks before addition to FM?
Ross Cpl Ross Pointman Contributor NCOIC, J6 Policy Enlisted Contributor, J5 Loadouts
The review will be a tidy up more than any changes made. I'll find a way of implementing the loadouts change in the short term
Jochem Sgt Jochem
J6 recommendation:
Approve with changes. J5 has discretion on what mortar to issue, BFT/GPS issuance to be consistent with faction era restrictions, no rangefinder.
Kevin SFC Kevin Contributor In the Loop NCOIC, J7 Training NCO, J9 Servers Chief Instructor, Medical Training Team Chief Instructor, Field Leadership Training Team Staff Instructor, Fire Support Training Team Staff Instructor, Engineering Training Team Staff Instructor, Communication Training Team Staff Instructor, Logistics Training Team Instructor, Rotary Aircrew Training Team Instructor, Combat Leadership Training Team
J7NCOIC agrees with these points and thinks Jenkins has a good point to make sure there is variation in faction as long as the intend suggested is there
Jenkins SFC Jenkins NCOIC, J5 Loadouts
Loadout requirements for the new roles look acceptable. I'd suggest allowing for different types of mortar calibres as well, not just 82mm, this will allow for some variation between factions especially when it comes to historical and cold war period.
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J6 Policy Staff
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Central Command (CC)
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J6 Policy Staff, Training Command (TC), Training Team - Fire Support
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Approved
LtCol James Approved
I have no opinion on this item - it is supported by multiple contributors in the consultation therefore approving with conditions raised by J6 that any change must comply with global restrictions on DAGR, GPS, BFT, Rangefinders per FM/BP-386 - if a special exception is needed this should be raised in it's own merit. Will leave it up to J6 to interpret.
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