Tier 1 Tactical Operations Guide

Philosophy

To role-play effectively and operate at Tier 1 standards, mastering foundational tactics is essential. These techniques should become second nature. While not exhaustive, applying these principles consistently will ensure immersive, enjoyable, and realistic gameplay for Ghost Recon (and other similar games) operations.

Fireteam Composition (4-Man Team)

• 1st Position – Pointman
  • Covers front sector.
  • Armed with ASR or SMG, secondary shotgun if tasked as breacher.
• 2nd & 3rd Positions – Flex Roles
  • Cover left and right sectors.
  • Role examples: Demolitions/EOD, Rifleman, Echelon, JTAC, Medic, Gunner (LMG), Grenadier.
• 4th Position – Overwatch
  • Covers rear sector.
  • Equipped with DMR or sniper rifle.

Vehicle Protocol

• On entering: Announce your number + “set” (e.g., “2 set”).
• Last person to board says: “LAST MAN.”

Airborne Insertion Techniques

• HALO: High Altitude, Low Opening. Parachute opens near ground level.
• HAHO: High Altitude, High Opening. Parachute opens shortly after jump.
• HELOCAST: Helo hovers just above water, team drops directly into it.
• Landing: Upon exiting, secure the LZ. Check for enemy patrols.

Systems for Position Reporting

Common methods for communicating position and direction:

1. Clock Directions — Used relative to team bearing; ideal for close enemy contact and general quick-reference callouts (e.g., “Enemy at 3 o’clock”).
2. Left/Right (Relative to Team Direction) — Frequently used in close-quarters combat (CQC) scenarios, especially when all team members share the same orientation (e.g., “Breaching left!”).
3. Cardinal Directions (N/E/S/W) — Useful for map navigation, wide-area movement, drone coordination, radio comms, and maintaining overall orientation.
4. Coordinates — Used for precision location reporting, especially in scenarios like fire support, CAS (Close Air Support), grid-based map work, GPS navigation, or target designation in roleplay.

Tactical Movement Formations

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Bounding Overwatch

A leapfrog movement tactic ensuring constant security:

• Team splits into two pairs (A & B).
• Pair A overwatches while Pair B advances.
• Alternate roles.

Efficient for reducing exposure while maintaining forward progress.

Target Engagement Protocol

Engagement Example:

• Pointman: “Eyes on three hostiles, 4 o'clock.”
• Teammates:
  • “2: Holding left.”
  • “3: Holding center.”
  • “4: Holding right.”
• Team Lead: “3, 2, 1, execute.” or “Red, Yellow, Green.”

Reconnaissance with Drone (H.E.A.T.)

Call out:

• H.ostiles
• E.ntry/Exit points
• A.reas of interest (e.g., generator, helipad)
• T.argets of interest (e.g., turrets, vehicles, high profile enemies)

Use absolute directions (N/S/E/W), not relative ("left/right").

Close Quarters Combat (CQC)

Staircases:

• 1 looks up
• 2 covers rear and 1’s back

MSR (Main Supply Route) Crossings

• Part of team cover 9 & 3 o'clock while others cross.
• Cross quickly, regroup, and reform.

Demolitions Protocol

• Standard: One C4 per target.
• Bundling: Combine multiple targets if feasible.
• Only detonate with team leader’s clearance.
• Always confirm all teammates are clear.

Detonation Callout:

“DET in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 — FIRE IN THE HOLE! FIRE IN THE HOLE!”

Navigation Communication

Vehicle Instructions:

• Be clear, early, and use the TACMAP.
• Example:

  “In 500 meters, HARD LEFT onto the dirt road. HARD LEFT in 3...2...1...”

Aircraft Instructions:

• Use heading and distance:

  “Adjust 30° right. Target at 2 o’clock, 1 klick out.”

Breachable Fences

• Any fence marked with \\ on it's frame is breachable.
• Unmarked = not breachable.

Loud Firefight Tactics

1. Shift Gears Quickly:
   • Move from stealth to fast cover.
2. Sector Coverage & Comms:
   • Short, clear updates.
3. Anticipate Threats:
   • Prepare for RPGs, snipers, etc.
4. Break Enemy Advance:
   • Use grenades/flashbangs/EMPs.
5. Hold Position & Return Fire:
   • Don’t expose unnecessarily.
   • Use cover fire, blind fire if needed.
6. Wounded Teammate:
   • Prioritize safety.
   • Assist only when secure.
7. Stay Calm During Lulls:
   • Let enemies make mistakes.
8. Post-Fight Sweep:
   • Regroup and clear the area methodically.

P.A.C.E. Planning Framework

"P.A.C.E. yourself" for mission resilience:

• Primary: Most effective, ideal plan.
• Alternate: Reliable backup route or method.
• Contingency: Improvised but workable plan.
• Emergency: Survival plan when all else fails.

Operational Flow:

INFIL ⟶ RECON ⟶ P.A.C.E. ⟶ EXECUTION ⟶ EXFIL

“Come prepared, leave spared.”