Air Defense Artillery

Standard Operating Procedures

Karmakut Liberation

Last date update: 4/18/2024

SECTION 1: Purpose of Air Defense Artillery

1. Purpose of Air Defense Artillery Squad (ADA): 

• Designated under callsign Harpy.
• ADA Squads are specialized support infantry squads that may be attached to regular Assassin Squads, and Butcher for providing fire support and utility.
  • Harpy does not have to be attached to a squad to be operational.
  • Specializes in utilization of FIM-92 Stinger.
• ADA Squads are not self-dependent and require to be given authorized tasking from Platoon Leader {x-6, x-7}.
  • If there is no Harpy Squad Leader slotted, Platoon Leader {x-6, x-7} may designate Harpy unit assignments directly.
  • If there is no Platoon Leader {x-6, x-7}, Harpy Squad Leader may self-determine tasking in consultation with the other active Squad leadership in there Platoon.

SECTION 2: Operations

• Harpy must monitor Short Range 042.000 for coordination from their Squad Leader.
• Harpy must monitor Long Range 031.000 net and Long Range 080.000 net.
• Harpy is a direct combat unit.
• Must be at least 2 Harpy members slotted to be operational.
  • Harpy can be played by 1 member but must be attached to another assassin squad.
    • If Harpy is only 1- member unit, they cannot utilize any Harpy vehicles (C-RAM, Avenger, NASAMS).
• If attached to another squad, Harpy falls under that unit's tasking.
• When resupply is needed, Harpy units should coordinate with Company Command, and Platoon Leader to ensure correct equipment is prepared.
  • In absence of PL, Harpy may direct communicate with OGRE for resupply.
• The members of a Harpy unit must operate as a team and share the same overall tasking.
• Harpy cannot share AA equipment with anyone. (Stingers or assets).
• Harpy has access to the following assets:
  • C-RAM
  • Avenger
  • NASAMS
    • Harpy cannot use C-RAM, and or Avenger for direct firing on enemy ground units. 

SECTION 3: Disclaimer

1. Disclaimer:
   • Any player can refuse an order given if it will cause them to break SOPs. (if this scenario occurs remind the parties involved of the SOP in a peaceful manner. If needed reach out to an admin to help mediate)