Post by CAC001 on Mar 5, 2007 20:40:22 GMT -7
Here's a quote from Optimus Ghoul from ASR, it's pretty good-
Suppressing fire-"Suppressive fire is a term used in military science for firing weapons at or in the direction of enemy forces with the primary goal of reducing their ability to defend themselves or return fire, by forcing them to remain under cover." - From Wiki, I know it isn't credible, but this definition is pretty spot on.
Now, how to apply, and where to apply-
Suppressing fire doesn't mean emptying a low/mid/hi-cap into the general vicinity of the enemy. It means you shoot, and the reason you shoot is to keep heads down. Racking up a body count isn't your main goal, but if that happens, it is a bonus.
Common mistakes-Group suppressive fire. More often than not, it is unnecessary. Two men, strategically placed will free up more men, allowing for a MUCH MUCH more effective maneuver. If all but two men are firing, that means only two men will be able to move. Thus, your force will be weakened drastically. But, if the said two men are the only ones firing, you have a greater chance of success.
Mistake #2-Touching the trigger like it is 'Stacy's Mom.' Don't empty your mag ASAP. The longer you make it last, the longer your team has to maneuver.
Mistake#3-Waiting until you HAVE to reload to reload-Reload as often as possible, or at least keep a mag pouch open so that it will cut down time. If you are the suppressive fire, and that fire stops, the tides may turn.
Now-How to apply all this-
When preforming suppressive fire, it is generally a good idea to keep your shots spaced so that one magazine is utilized to gain the maximum amount of time. I have mentioned before that 1.3 second intervals are preferable, but don't make a pattern. Otherwise, you will be predictable, and that is the LAST thing you want to be. You can shorten and or lenghten the time between shots. It can go .5 seconds between the first two, 1.5 seconds, 1 second, 2 seconds, 1.3 seconds, .7 seconds, just keep laying down a barrage of fire at intervals.
The reason to space it out is to buy as much time as possible. It also has a psychological effect due to the amount of time that passes. Imagine the enemy keeping you pinned for a good 40-45 seconds with a seemingly endless stream of fire. Kinda sucks.
That time that you just used to keep the enemy's head down allowed your team to flank/maneuver/retreat. A lot can happen in under a minute.
Suppressing fire-"Suppressive fire is a term used in military science for firing weapons at or in the direction of enemy forces with the primary goal of reducing their ability to defend themselves or return fire, by forcing them to remain under cover." - From Wiki, I know it isn't credible, but this definition is pretty spot on.
Now, how to apply, and where to apply-
Suppressing fire doesn't mean emptying a low/mid/hi-cap into the general vicinity of the enemy. It means you shoot, and the reason you shoot is to keep heads down. Racking up a body count isn't your main goal, but if that happens, it is a bonus.
Common mistakes-Group suppressive fire. More often than not, it is unnecessary. Two men, strategically placed will free up more men, allowing for a MUCH MUCH more effective maneuver. If all but two men are firing, that means only two men will be able to move. Thus, your force will be weakened drastically. But, if the said two men are the only ones firing, you have a greater chance of success.
Mistake #2-Touching the trigger like it is 'Stacy's Mom.' Don't empty your mag ASAP. The longer you make it last, the longer your team has to maneuver.
Mistake#3-Waiting until you HAVE to reload to reload-Reload as often as possible, or at least keep a mag pouch open so that it will cut down time. If you are the suppressive fire, and that fire stops, the tides may turn.
Now-How to apply all this-
When preforming suppressive fire, it is generally a good idea to keep your shots spaced so that one magazine is utilized to gain the maximum amount of time. I have mentioned before that 1.3 second intervals are preferable, but don't make a pattern. Otherwise, you will be predictable, and that is the LAST thing you want to be. You can shorten and or lenghten the time between shots. It can go .5 seconds between the first two, 1.5 seconds, 1 second, 2 seconds, 1.3 seconds, .7 seconds, just keep laying down a barrage of fire at intervals.
The reason to space it out is to buy as much time as possible. It also has a psychological effect due to the amount of time that passes. Imagine the enemy keeping you pinned for a good 40-45 seconds with a seemingly endless stream of fire. Kinda sucks.
That time that you just used to keep the enemy's head down allowed your team to flank/maneuver/retreat. A lot can happen in under a minute.
