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=== Arsenal use ===
=== Arsenal use ===
While many operations have kits pre-made, sometimes the intent is for you to create your own kit.[[File:SQ2-arsenal-ui-1.PNG|thumb|500x500px|A visual depiction of a portion of the arsenal UI.]]Kits are built using an in-game tool known as the "arsenal". The arsenal provides an interface to change your clothing, firearms, ammunition, equipment, and attachments. Interacting with the arsenal is done by ACE interacting<ref>For vanilla arsenals, you'd use the scroll wheel.</ref> ({{Key press|LCtrl|Win}}) on the container acting as the arsenal. You will then see your avatar from the 3rd person and a UI appear.
While many operations have kits pre-made, sometimes the intent is for you to create your own kit.[[File:SQ2-arsenal-ui-1.PNG|thumb|500x500px|A visual depiction of a portion of the arsenal UI.]]Kits are built using an in-game tool known as the "arsenal". The arsenal provides an interface to change your clothing, firearms, ammunition, equipment, and attachments. Interacting with the arsenal is done by using ACE interact<ref>For vanilla arsenals, you'd use the scroll wheel.</ref> ({{Key press|LCtrl|Win}}) on the relevant container. A new UI will appear with your view switching to 3rd person.


On the left you'll see a list of firearm types, the clothing available, and then uncategorized equipment (e.g night-vision, map, compass). On the right you will see the ''attachments and ammunition'' for the firearms, and ''what can be inserted into the various clothing types''. So, for example, if you want to add a grenade to your vest, you'd select your vest on the left and then select the amount of grenades you want from the right.
On the left you'll see a list of firearm types, clothing, backpacks, and other special equipment (e.g night-vision, map, compass). On the right you will see the ''attachments and ammunition'' for the firearms, and ''what can be inserted into the various clothing''. For example, if you want to add a grenade to your vest, you'd select your vest on the left, then select the amount of grenades you want from the right.


At the very bottom of the UI on the left, you will see a weight indicator.
At the very bottom-left of the UI, you will see a weight indicator:
[[File:SQ2-arsenal-ui-weight.webp|none|thumb|The ACE arsenal total weight indicator.]]
[[File:SQ2-arsenal-ui-weight.webp|none|thumb|The ACE arsenal total weight indicator.]]
This is your ''total'' weight. On the very bottom of the right, when adding items to your clothing, you will see a white bar.
This is your ''total'' weight. On the very bottom-right, when adding items to your clothing or backpack, you will see a white bar:
[[File:SQ2-arsenal-ui-weightbar.webp|none|thumb|The ACE arsenal weight bar.]]
[[File:SQ2-arsenal-ui-weightbar.webp|none|thumb|The ACE arsenal weight bar.]]
This is a visual representation of how full the clothing item you are inserting items into (e.g uniform, vest, backpack) is. This bar will increase or decrease when items are added or removed.
This is a visual representation of how full the clothing item/backpack you are inserting items into is.


When you have selected a firearm on the left, you will notice a small popup near the top left of the UI.
When you select a firearm on the left, you will notice a small popup at the top left of the UI.
[[File:SQ2-arsenal-wep-pages.png|none|thumb|364x364px|The ACE arsenal weapon information pages.]]
[[File:SQ2-arsenal-wep-pages.png|none|thumb|364x364px|The ACE arsenal weapon information pages.]]
This lists the specifications of the firearm in question.
This lists the specifications of the firearm in question.
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{{Note|Your kit should never possess a GPS device without the explicit approval of leadership in some manner.|type=error}}
{{Note|Your kit should never possess a GPS device without the explicit approval of leadership in some manner.|type=error}}


For the absolute basics {{Emdash}} the bare minimum necessities you need in 99% of cases {{Emdash}} you should be taking the following.
The bare minimum necessities you need in 99% of cases is the following.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
!Item
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|(Left UI)
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Operation leaders always trump the kits in this section, so if deviating from the above is intentional, that's okay. However, if it is not clearly intentional, and your kit is lacking in the above, it's ''likely'' someone is in error.
Operation leaders are not obligated to follow this section's guidance so long as the deviation is ''intentional''. However, if it isn't clear that it is, and your kit is lacking in the above, you should speak up.


Many roles {{Emdash}} and sometimes it's specified for a whole element by leadership {{Emdash}} have something called a ''march load''. This is the '''maximum''' weight a kit for that role may have. This is set to balance firepower versus stamina consumption. You should try to meet this load or be ''slightly'' beneath it. If you are too underweight the things you are sacrificing for your low weight are likely to cause problems later.
Many roles {{Emdash}} and sometimes it's specified for a whole element {{Emdash}} have something called a ''march load''. This is the '''maximum''' weight a kit for that role may have. This is set to balance firepower and stamina consumption. You should meet this load as closely as possible. You may intuitively believe that being very underweight is a positive, but it's more likely you will cause yourself problems later.


The following is the example of a riflemen kit with a march load of 60 pounds.
The following is the example of a riflemen kit with a march load of 60 pounds.
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This solder is wearing a light plate-carrier and light backpack. Without the above, they are 37.8 pounds. With, it's 59.7 pounds. Note how most of the changes are from adding bandages, grenades, and magazines. Those items, along with what you are wearing, are usually the biggest contributors to weight.
This solder is wearing a light plate-carrier and light backpack. With only their clothing and weaponry they weight 37.8 pounds. All of the above added raises it to 59.7 pounds. Note how most of the changes are from adding bandages, grenades, and magazines. Those items, along with what you are wearing, are usually the biggest contributors to weight. If you are ''confident'' you have everything, and you are underweight, it never hurts to have more of those 3 things.


Note the above kits are '''examples'''. Ultimately, what to add in your kit is going to depend on the operation. The above is meant to give you a foundation to learn from.
Note the above kits are '''examples'''. Ultimately, what to add in your kit is going to depend on the operation. The above is meant to give you a foundation to learn from.
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=== Buddy check ===
=== Buddy check ===
A buddy check is when another person {{Emdash}} usually your battle buddy for the operation {{Emdash}} sanity checks your kit.  A check is physically performed by doing the following.
A buddy check is when another person {{Emdash}} usually your battle buddy for the operation {{Emdash}} sanity checks your kit.  A check is performed by doing the following:


# Holster your weapon entirely by pressing {{Key press|0}}.
# Holster your weapon entirely by pressing {{Key press|0}}.
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