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DeadGun: /* Static Guider */

2025-09-14T08:52:38Z

Static Guider

← Äldre version		Versionen från 14 september 2025 kl. 08.52
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	====Static Guider====		====Static Guider====
			[[Fil:LGW Static Guider v1.png\|400px\|thumb\|Static Guider]]

	GUIDER acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack considering surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.		GUIDER acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack considering surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.
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	</br>		</br>

	GUIDER reads back and ~~check~~/~~set~~ PRF code on LTD. When ready to designate target, GUIDER reports ready.		GUIDER reads back and checks/sets PRF code on LTD. When ready to designate target, GUIDER reports ready.

	Example: </br>		Example: </br>
	GUIDER ready.		GUIDER ready.
	GUIDER: "Ready"		GUIDER: "Ready to lase"

	</br>		</br>
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	MULE pushing from an IP and performs a high altitude LGB drop with long TOF.		MULE pushing from an IP and performs a high altitude LGB drop with long TOF.
	MULE: "Pushing"		MULE: "Pushing"

	MULE: "One away"		MULE: "One away"

	MULE: "10 seconds"		MULE: "10 seconds"

	MULE: "Laser ON"		MULE: "Laser ON"

	~~GUIDER: "Lasing"~~

	</br>		</br>
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	Example: </br>		Example: </br>
	GUIDER sees the impact, can determine that the target is destroyed and no more support needed.		GUIDER confirms laser on, sees the impact and can determine that the target is destroyed and no more support needed.
			GUIDER: "Lasing"

	GUIDER: "Splash, BDA, target destroyed, you may depart"		GUIDER: "Splash, BDA, target destroyed, you may depart"

	GUIDER sees the impact, can't determine that the target is destroyed until smoke cleares.		GUIDER confirms laser on, sees the impact but can't determine that the target is destroyed until smoke cleares.
			GUIDER: "Lasing"

	GUIDER: "Splash, stand by for BDA, target obscured by smoke"		GUIDER: "Splash, stand by for BDA, target obscured by smoke"

	GUIDER: "BDA, target destroyed, you may depart"		GUIDER: "BDA, target destroyed, you may depart"

DeadGun den 7 januari 2025 kl. 15.51

2025-01-07T15:51:30Z

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	====Static Guider====		====Static Guider====

	GUIDER acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack ~~taking into account~~ surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.		GUIDER acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack considering surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.
	:- The position of the target can be specified in different ways. Some are described [https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Geographical_Reference_Systems_(WIP) here ]but any method understood by both GUIDER and MULE can be used with regards to accuracy requirements for selected weapon.		:- The position of the target can be specified in different ways. Some are described [https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Geographical_Reference_Systems_(WIP) here ]but any method understood by both GUIDER and MULE can be used with regards to accuracy requirements for selected weapon.
	:- Only LTL is specified if the target is not obscured by terrain or objects. (Restrict only when necessary)		:- Only LTL is specified if the target is not obscured by terrain or objects. (Restrict only when necessary)
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	Example: </br>		Example: </br>
	GUIDER ready ~~and PRF code 1615 in use~~.		GUIDER ready.
	GUIDER: "Ready~~, 1615~~"		GUIDER: "Ready"

	</br>		</br>
	</br>		</br>

	MULE conducts the attack. Reports ~~when~~ leaving IP/Commencing~~, weapon~~ employment (if needed), "10 seconds" (if needed), "Laser ON".		MULE conducts the attack. Reports:
			:* When leaving IP/Commencing
			:* Weapon employment (if needed)
			:* "10 seconds" (if needed)
			:* "Laser ON"
			:* "Spot" (if needed)

	Example: </br>		Example: </br>
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	Example: </br>		Example: </br>
	GUIDER sees the impact, can determine that the target is destroyed and no more support needed.		GUIDER sees the impact, can determine that the target is destroyed and no more support needed.
	GUIDER: "BDA, target destroyed, you may depart"		GUIDER: "Splash, BDA, target destroyed, you may depart"

	GUIDER sees the impact, can't determine that the target is destroyed until smoke cleares.		GUIDER sees the impact, can't determine that the target is destroyed until smoke cleares.

DeadGun: /* AGM-114K "Hellfire" */

2025-01-06T18:20:14Z

AGM-114K "Hellfire"

← Äldre version		Versionen från 6 januari 2025 kl. 18.20
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	\| Min Range 8° Offset \|\| 1km \|\| 3km \|\| 4km \|\| 5km		\| Min Range 8° Offset \|\| 1km \|\| 3km \|\| 4km \|\| 5km
	\|-		\|-
	\| Max Range 0°- 8° \|\| 8km \|\| 8km \|\| 8km \|\| 8km		\| Max Range 0°- 8° Offset \|\| 8km \|\| 8km \|\| 8km \|\| 8km
	\|-		\|-
	\| Min cloud base* \|\| 100ft \|\| 100ft \|\|600ft \|\| 1500ft		\| Min cloud base* \|\| 100ft \|\| 100ft \|\|600ft \|\| 1500ft
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	</br>		</br>
	A more detailed description of the missile's capabilities can be found in the Apache manual found [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/documentation/dcs-ah-64d_flight_manual_en/ here ]		A more detailed description of the missile's capabilities can be found in the Apache manual found [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/documentation/dcs-ah-64d_flight_manual_en/ here ]

	===AGR-20 APKWS===		===AGR-20 APKWS===
	TBU		TBU

DeadGun den 6 januari 2025 kl. 18.04

2025-01-06T18:04:38Z

← Äldre version		Versionen från 6 januari 2025 kl. 18.04
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	==Considerations==		==Considerations==
			===Basic===
	In order to successfuly engage targets with Laser Guided Weapons a few requirements must be met.		In order to successfuly engage targets with Laser Guided Weapons a few requirements must be met.
	# LTD/LRFD, LSS/LST and LGW must use the same PRF code. ''(<span style="color: red">LGWs can't be guided using an IR Pointer.</span>)''		# LTD/LRFD, LSS/LST and LGW must use the same PRF code. ''(<span style="color: red">LGWs can't be guided using an IR Pointer.</span>)''
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	# The weapon must be released within its "delivery envelope" (Direction and distans from target)		# The weapon must be released within its "delivery envelope" (Direction and distans from target)
	# The weapon must be released from a predetermined direction.		# The weapon must be released from a predetermined direction.
	# Both LTD/LRFD (LSS/LST when used) and the LGW must have LOS to the target during the time of designation.		# Both LTD/LRFD (LSS/LST when used) and the LGW must have LOS to the target during the time of designation.

			===Safety- / Optimal Attack Zones===

			During assisted lasing from ground units (including helicopter), safety- / optimal attack zones must be taken into account.
			:- Optimal attack zone is ±10° to ±45° from LTL.
			:- No direction of attack should exceed ±60° from LTL.
			:- No direction of attack should be less then ±10° from LTL.

	==Capabilities==		==Capabilities==

DeadGun: /* Static Guider / Static Guider and Mule */

2025-01-06T17:42:44Z

Static Guider / Static Guider and Mule

← Äldre version		Versionen från 6 januari 2025 kl. 17.42
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	During assisted LGW employment procedures described below the aircraft/helicopter releasing the weapon will be referred to as the MULE and the aircraft/helicopter or JTAC designating the target as the GUIDER.		During assisted LGW employment procedures described below the aircraft/helicopter releasing the weapon will be referred to as the MULE and the aircraft/helicopter or JTAC designating the target as the GUIDER.

	====Static Guider ~~/ Static Guider and Mule~~====		====Static Guider====

	GUIDER acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack taking into account surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.		GUIDER acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack taking into account surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.
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	GUIDER: "BDA, target destroyed, you may depart"		GUIDER: "BDA, target destroyed, you may depart"





	==Glossary==		==Glossary==

DeadGun den 6 januari 2025 kl. 17.40

2025-01-06T17:40:40Z

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	::+ More permissive missile launch constraints.		::+ More permissive missile launch constraints.
	::+ Shorter engagement range.		::+ Shorter engagement range.
	::- Requires ~~LoS~~.		::- Requires LOS.
	::- Require designation from launch.		::- Require designation from launch.
	2. LOAL, Where the missile locks on to a designation after launch.		2. LOAL, Where the missile locks on to a designation after launch.
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	*<b>LGW</b> Laser Guided Weapon		*<b>LGW</b> Laser Guided Weapon
	*<b>PRF</b> Pulse Repetition Frequency		*<b>PRF</b> Pulse Repetition Frequency
	*<b>LOS</b> Line of Sight		*<b>LOS</b> Line Of Sight
	*<b>LTL</b> Laser-Target Line		*<b>LTL</b> Laser-Target Line
	*<b>TOF</b> Time of Flight		*<b>TOF</b> Time Of Flight
	*<b>BDA</b> Battle Damage Assessment		*<b>BDA</b> Battle Damage Assessment

DeadGun den 6 januari 2025 kl. 17.38

2025-01-06T17:38:34Z

@@ Rad 15: / Rad 15: @@
 ===AGM-65 "Maverick"===
 TBU
-===AGM-114 "Hellfire"===
+===AGM-114K "Hellfire"===
-TBU
+The AGM-114K have two main launch modes:</br>
 ===AGR-20 APKWS===
 TBU
@@ Rad 31: / Rad 64: @@
 GUIDER acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack taking into account surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.
-:- The position of the target can be specified in different ways. Some are described here but any method understood by both GUIDER and MULE can be used with regards to accuracy requirements for selected weapon.
+:- The position of the target can be specified in different ways. Some are described [https://wiki.masterarms.se/index.php/Geographical_Reference_Systems_(WIP) here ]but any method understood by both GUIDER and MULE can be used with regards to accuracy requirements for selected weapon.
 :- Only LTL is specified if the target is not obscured by terrain or objects. (Restrict only when necessary)
@@ Rad 114: / Rad 147: @@
 ==Abbreviations==
 *<b>LTD</b> Laser Target Designator
 *<b>LRFD</b> Laser Range Finder Designator

DeadGun den 6 januari 2025 kl. 01.48

2025-01-06T01:48:31Z

@@ Rad 28: / Rad 28: @@
 During assisted LGW employment procedures described below the aircraft/helicopter releasing the weapon will be referred to as the MULE and the aircraft/helicopter or JTAC designating the target as the GUIDER.
-====Static Guider====
+====Static Guider / Static Guider and Mule====
 GUIDER acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack taking into account surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.
@@ Rad 53: / Rad 53: @@
 MULE ready and PRF code 1615 in use.
   MULE: "Ready, 1615"
@@ Rad 79: / Rad 122: @@
 *<b>LOS</b> Line of Sight
 *<b>LTL</b> Laser-Target Line
 *<b>BDA</b> Battle Damage Assessment

DeadGun den 5 januari 2025 kl. 21.39

2025-01-05T21:39:20Z

← Äldre version		Versionen från 5 januari 2025 kl. 21.39
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	==Capabilities==		==Capabilities==
			===LGB===
			TBU
			===AGM-65 "Maverick"===
			TBU
			===AGM-114 "Hellfire"===
			TBU
			===AGR-20 APKWS===
			TBU

	==Tactics and Techniques==		==Tactics and Techniques==
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	====Static Guider====		====Static Guider====

	~~Guider~~ acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack taking into account surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.		GUIDER acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack taking into account surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.
	:- The position of the target can be specified in different ways. Some are described here but any method understood by both ~~Guider~~ and ~~Mule~~ can be used with regards to accuracy requirements for selected weapon.		:- The position of the target can be specified in different ways. Some are described here but any method understood by both GUIDER and MULE can be used with regards to accuracy requirements for selected weapon.
	:- Only LTL is specified if the target is not obscured by terrain or objects. (Restrict only when necessary)		:- Only LTL is specified if the target is not obscured by terrain or objects. (Restrict only when necessary)

	When done, ~~Guider~~ reports target position and LTL with direction of attack (if needed) to ~~Mule~~.		When done, GUIDER reports target position and LTL with direction of attack (if needed) to MULE.

	Example: </br>		Example: </br>
	Target in the open, target position given in MGRS and no restriction needed.		Target in the open, target position given in MGRS and no restriction needed.
	~~Guider~~: "Grid DU 2910 5784, Altitude 1534ft, LTL 360°"		GUIDER: "Grid DU 2910 5784, Altitude 1534ft, LTL 360°"
	Target located northeast of a building, target position given in Lat/Long and attack from southeast required.		Target located northeast of a building, target position given in Lat/Long and attack from southeast required.
	~~Guider~~: "N66°19.93' E019°25.02', Altitude 1534ft, LTL 360°, Attack from Right"		GUIDER: "N66°19.93' E019°25.02', Altitude 1534ft, LTL 360°, Attack from Right"
	Target located between two buildings, target position given as "known point" and specific attack heading required.		Target located between two buildings, target position given as "known point" and specific attack heading required.
	~~Guider~~: "Fire at target reference point Kilo, LTL 360°, FAH 340°±10°"		GUIDER: "Fire at target reference point Kilo, LTL 360°, FAH 340°±10°"

			</br>
			</br>

			MULE reads back target position and restrictions given by the GUIDER, enters position into the system and carries out the necessary preparations for the attack.
			When ready to commence, MULE reports ready and specifies the laser code to be used.

			Example: </br>
			MULE ready and PRF code 1615 in use.
			MULE: "Ready, 1615"


	==Glossary==		==Glossary==

DeadGun: /* Static Guider */

2025-01-05T21:14:56Z

Static Guider

← Äldre version		Versionen från 5 januari 2025 kl. 21.14
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	====Static Guider====		====Static Guider====

	# Guider acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack taking into account surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.		Guider acquires target position and decide on the appropriate direction of attack taking into account surrounding terrain, obstructing objects and orientation of the target.
	::- The position of the target can be specified in different ways. Some are described here but any method understood by both Guider and Mule can be used with regards to accuracy requirements for selected weapon.		:- The position of the target can be specified in different ways. Some are described here but any method understood by both Guider and Mule can be used with regards to accuracy requirements for selected weapon.
	::- Only LTL is specified if the target is not obscured by terrain or objects. (Restrict only when necessary)		:- Only LTL is specified if the target is not obscured by terrain or objects. (Restrict only when necessary)

	When done, Guider reports target position and LTL with direction of attack (if needed) to Mule.		When done, Guider reports target position and LTL with direction of attack (if needed) to Mule.