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30. OBSTACLES
Obstacles are emplaced to impede or inhibit the movement of ground vehicles and infantry.
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29. FORTIFICATIONS AND BUILDINGS
Fortifications and buildings provide concealment for pieces and protection from hostile fire. Enemy troops in fortifications and buildings may be attacked either by directing the fire against the troops or by penetrating the structure with firepower to hit the troops.
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29. Fortifications and Buildings
Table 21. Armor Class Equivalents of Structures
Table 22. Flammability of Structures
Table 23. Attacking Fortifications and Buildings
28. AIRCRAFT
Aircraft may perform a number of different missions in support of ground operations. Aircraft may participate in surface combat by making strafing and bombing attacks. When opposing enemy aircraft are present in a battle they may engage in dogfights against each other. Aircraft designed as transports may load, carry and unload troops and equipment.
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27. MORALE
Morale represents the spirit and determination of infantry units and vehicle and weapon crews. Morale is primarily expressed through the staying power of the forces – their ability to take losses and damage but still stay in the fight. The morale level of an infantry unit or weapon crew is affected primarily by the losses it has taken. The morale level of a vehicle or strongpoint is affected primarily by damage it has taken. Forces that make successful morale checks after taking losses or damage will continue to move and fight normally. Troops that fail to make successful morale checks will seek cover and concealment, avoid enemy fire and even retreat from the field.
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27. Morale
Table 32. Morale Determinations
Table 33. Morale Results
25. REMOTELY-CONTROLLED AND AUTOMATED WEAPONS
Remotely-controlled and automated vehicles and weapons perform a wide variety of useful functions on the battlefield. Remote weapons platforms were developed to remove the burden of physically transporting infantry support weapons and mortars from infantry units. These self-propelled platforms are maneuvered and fired by operators who are free to take advantage of cover, concealment and their own mobility. Remote reconnaissance probes can scout enemy positions. Remote demolition vehicles can be piloted to enemy defenses and detonated without risking lives. Automated gun turrets serve as miniature strongpoints, guarding routes of advance and inhibiting enemy movement.
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24. ELECTRONIC WARFARE
Electronic warfare devices emit phased pulses of intense electromagnetic energy that disrupt the internal electronics of sophisticated electronic instruments and equipment. The pulses cycle through many frequencies in a rapid sequence to ensure their impact on enemy equipment. Electronic warfare devices are frequently referred to as electronic countermeasures (ECM) and “jammers.”
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23. CLOSE DEFENSE SYSTEMS
Close defense systems are designed to protect vehicles, aircraft, strongpoints, buildings and concentrations of troops from incoming projectiles. They utilize a wide range of technologies to intercept and destroy incoming missiles and warheads.
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23. Close Defense Systems
Table 17. Specialized Systems – Vehicle
22. COMMUNICATIONS
Communications are the means by which troops pass information on to each other and to the battlenet regarding the actions and the locations of enemy forces. Communications are also used to provide targeting information for indirect fire weapons.
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20. INDIRECT FIRE AND ARTILLERY
Indirect fire is used to bring enemy forces under fire by artillery pieces that cannot directly observe them. In order to fire on enemy forces that it cannot see, an artillery piece must have the enemy spotted for it and reported by a friendly observer. Artillery weapons include guns, howitzers, mortars and artillery rockets.
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