Logistics

Mission Making GUIDE

To make a mission for the 9th in ARMA 3.

1. Load the 9th ACG Mod Pack.

2. Create a new mission using the Eden Editor.

3. Subscribe to the Mission Template on the Steam Workshop. This contains all the units, spawn location, logistics trucks, arsenal, etc.

   • • 9ACG Mission Template (SOF) BluFor - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3169475238

4. Save your mission.

5. Open your ARMA 3 Missions folder. This is typically C:\Users\yourname\Documents\Arma 3\missions

6. Find your mission folder. It will say something like YourMissionName.Altis

7. Open the mission folder and you will see a mission.sqm file, this file is the actual mission with all your units and objects placed down.

8. Download the 9th ACG mission files. - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D67GBGrGKmrO-ousRSm-RVdtAzBQjbCj/view?usp=drive_link

9. These files will go inside your mission folder next to the *.sqm file. Change the splash.jpg and mission title within description.ext as you desire. These are needed for the mission to run properly.

10. Use a tool like PBO Manager to pack the mission folder into a PBO file. You should then have YourMissionName.Altis.pbo

11. Give the PBO to someone with server access to upload the mission file.

12. Go onto the 9th Server and vote yourself admin, select the mission and off you go.

Mission types

Generic Terms

• Behind Enemy Lines

• Search & Rescue

• Search & Destroy

• Sweep & Clear

• Ambush (Convoy, Enemy Troops)

• Blockade

Tier 1 Missions:

• Undercover operations.

• Security detail for VIP.

Special Operations Missions:

Defined as almost any operation where a specific objective must be obtained other than capturing and holding ground.

Assault

• Destroy enemy infrastructure such as:

  • Recon outpost

  • Bridge

  • Building of high level interest, such as enemy HQ.

  • Other area of interest beyond traditional infantry capabilities.

  • Railroad/Supply Train

  • Communications Site/Radar SIte

  • Remote AA Site

  • Supply Cache

• Airborne Airfield Assault

• Amphibious Assault on Location

• Convoy Intercept/Destruction

• Ambush of enemy forces.

Raid

• HVT (High Value Target) Elimination

  • Enemy Officer/Warlord

  • Government Official

• HVT Capture

  • Capturing Enemy Prisoners or Persons of Interest

    • Government officials or Military Officials

• POW Rescue

  • Raiding a POW Camp

  • Raiding a location where a specific prisoner is held, such as a friendly pilot.

• VIP/Hostage Rescue

  • Rescue Civilians

  • Rescue friendly Government official(s)

  • Other types of prisoner extractions.

• Secure Crash Site (plane, helicopter, rescue pilot, nuclear football, etc)

• Intel Raid

  • Capture an enemy vehicle or other asset.

  • Locate and secure intel (file folder, computer, photo, etc)

Defense

• Defend a High Value Area

  • Surprise enemy attack on HQ

  • Defend friendly Embassy

  • Defend high value military target.

Recon

• Airstrike Recon & Call-In

• Bomb Damage Assessment

• Zone/Route/Area General Recon

Traditional Combat Missions:

Defined as a mission where forces assault an area for the purpose of taking and/or holding ground.

Assault

• Destroy Fortified Enemy Location

  • Large Base

  • Camp

  • Airfield

  • Port

  • Supply Area

  • Artillery Installation

• Airfield Assault & Hold - Ground Based

• Assault Enemy Position at Strategic Location & Hold Ground

  • On top of a hill

  • Valley

  • City/Town

• Liberate areas of interest from enemy forces, return to civilian populace.

• Front Line Assault in open terrain.

• March / Foot Patrol through area of interest.

Defense

• Base Defend

• Relieve another unit and & defend their held area.

• Town Defense (hold off enemy forces from overtaking the town)

• Capture & Hold Bridge

Ground Vehicle Based

• Convoy

  • Supply/Delivery Mission

• Mechanized Assault/Patrol (APCs)

  • Mechanized Assault combined with Infantry to one of the above objs.

• Armored Assault (Tanks)

  • Assault either with infantry and tanks.

  • No infantry, tanks only.

  • Tank to Tank Battle

  • City or Rural

Humanitarian / Hearts & Minds

• Civilian Aid Support (Helicopter)

• Civilian Aid Support (Convoy)

• Civilian EVAC

Logistical

• Base/FOB Build-Up

• Reinforce Friendly Forces