Command: Modern Operations - Showcasing Real-world Tactics/Review

This is not the typical video, I must warn you. However, Command: Modern Air Naval Operations is my favorite game of all time. The developers of that game have now come out with a new game shown in this video.
The game is an aswesome tool to really visualize and get an idea of how different tactics are employed... what works and what doesn't.
I have a few codes for the game to give out to viewers. Leave a comment in the video telling me you'll play the game, as I want to make sure the people I give it to will really play and enjoy it.

[@CovertCabal]

I never make review videos, and likely never will again. But this game I love, so I'll make a one-time exception.

[@danielmakhambet6400]

Outside i skrrrt skrrt inside i hurt hurt

[@jamesbreitbart7246]

Hey! If you're giving out codes to viewers, I'd definitely be interested in trying the game out!

[@vstaritz]

This game can easily be called a sim really. it's entirely relevant to the content of this channel.

[@dday881]

Covert Cabal I wouldn’t be surprised if you use this game, it’s predecessor, and armored brigade both as database references and in your own videos. Totally not off topic for your channel. Honestly this game is always in the back of my mind when I watch your content.

[@johnteslov5870]

I'd watch you stream it man

[@mahin300]

Id love to play this game! I didn’t know something like this existed.

[@PeterTheFrog]

Same here, I'm really hyped to try this now

[@mrglayden1690]

@@PeterTheFrog Its not quite the same but check out Supreme Ruler if you havent already

[@stevenlusk8441]

This one in particular is very much so worth it. educational and easy to pick up. if you open the “start game” mode and select the “air tutorial” story, it’ll introduce you to the gameplay in a sandbox scenario and slowly introduce the mechanics at your own pace. It’s not a developer tutorial, it’s a community member’s custom tutorial. you’ll also get a sense of what the previous game made you do manually that this one does automatically because the tutorial was made for the previous game. if oyu don’t see the window or options that the tutorial messages suggest, it’s because the new game updated it. it should be reminded that the tutorial is made by a community member and not the game devs. the level of detail is staggering when you consider the windage effects on your missiles, the levels of damage two identical rockets can have on two identical targets can be ever so slightly different. and considering that the game is simulating actual soldiers in their respective roles, with programmed AI like self-preservation and different levels of skill, the game is much more friendly to people who have trouble with RTS games. It doesn’t ‘feel’ like an RTS after a while. It really does feel like you’re watching a graphical representation of actual combat and that’s what really makes it shine!

[@grubbybum3614]

On a more basic level, there's Naval Warfare: Arctic Circle. Awesome game, but never received a sequal, unfortunately

[@UA10i12]

Ditto. I wonder if people in military use it to test strategies.

[@TheOwenMajor]

Being into DCS this would be great to understand the more tactical side.

[@shmeckle666]

Owen Major as well as strategic side. Coordination of strategic assets and its tactical affects on an operation, satellite over flights, etc., time between sorties, etc.. it’s an incredible simulation.

[@mailman35419]

*strategic. This is all strategic level. DCS is more tactical level

[@Dwight511]

@@mailman35419 This can be tactical and strategic or both.

[@The_Essential_Review]

What is DCS

[@mohitrahaman]

@@The_Essential_Review DCS: Digital Combat SImulator, its a Military Aircraft Combat Simulator (game) from developer Eagle Dynamics, unlike Microsoft's Flight Simulator or Xplane, which are more focused toward civil aviation.

[@FernandoFlores-oh9cy]

Ever since I discovered your videos, OSINT has become my forbidden hobby. I've tagged every single Russian and ex Soviet air Base on Google maps, I learned about the Russian raliway ICBM's, discovered NORAD's bunkers in Canada and discovered as much as I can of this unspoken world. I study Physics, and so my mind has used to be attracted by challenges. This game presents me with such a vast playground of multivariable actions & reaction that my mind asks for it. I'd love to play the game and put myself to the task of carrying out tactics and strategies that test my limits This game would become my addiction!

[@bannor216]

Ah HA! 2000+ hrs in Command...? That explains A LOT

[@Xainfinen]

I know, right!?

[@man_vs_life]

This is the video that got me interested in CMO. You covered a lot of stuff in a way that really piqued my interest. Thank you!

[@PEN0311]

The first scenario I would run with this is a South China Sea scenario.

[@kalactose348]

Checkout Hypops

[@giuliosiepi8207]

There are plenty in the game

[@anguswaterhouse9255]

Hope you have a MONSTER pc

[@gamingwithsparton]

I didn't even know a new version was coming out! I'd really love to get my hands on it and learn more about it. Keep up the great work on your videos!

[@combatengineer8575]

Dear Cabal, I am a defence technology enthusiast and have been watching your videos for a long time. Being a mechanical engineer working in this area, I claim I have information above average about the field but every time I watch your videos i learn new things and this video is also not an exception. Even though I searched for this kind of a simulation, haven't seen this game before. Thank you for showing this game. I will damn make sure i play it a lot and it would be even better if I can get a code. Have a nice day!

[@Palmfather]

I've played Command: MANO for years I didn't even know there was a sequel out until I saw your video. I'd love to play this.

[@Juve14]

love your videos as always. tried to get into CMANO but felt completely lost, nice to see there are a lot more tutorials this time around

[@spectreQ]

I'd love to try the game. I've loved playing mil sim games from command and conquer games, arma, all the way to the operational art of war series

[@williejohnson1732]

What's your opinion on the wargame series (ee,airland battle,redragon)

[@dust2lamb8841]

War game red dragon is good. Hoi4. You should try squad

[@williejohnson1732]

@@dust2lamb8841 wanted to I've been watch it from karmakut channel it looks amazing

[@dust2lamb8841]

willie johnson love war game red dragon. It’s still got an active base It’s a 2013 game. Should be on sale for cheap like on steam or g2a

[@williejohnson1732]

@@dust2lamb8841 yeah but I suck at the game

[@shmeckle666]

This game is one of the greatest simulation-games I’ve ever played. I love this baby. It’s a real ball buster. And it is indeed a simulation to the core.

[@sparkyplug28]

Definitely want to give this a try I’m a huge supreme ruler fan and this looks right up my street!

[@commanderthrawn511]

This game looks awesome, I already see the dozens of hours I would spend in the database and trying different scenarios from the past in the editor. Strategy games are really my favorites and would definitely enjoy this, I spent hours on wargame red dragon which is less complex than this one, but highly incorporates strategy as well. Also you are one of many sources I follow to keep up-to-date with the world military affairs so having this database to my disposal would take me to the whole new level. Keep up with the amazing videos 👍

[@stevenlusk8441]

Just installed and am playing now. Took a break and saw this. FYI, steam has the game bundled with Tacview for 25% off. And yes, the freaking in game database is epic

[@bransonjessel8063]

Watched this last night, and rewatched it again this morning. Very interesting game and I’d love to play it!

[@lukedesilets5046]

Sounds like a really cool game, I’m definitely gonna check it out. Love your videos

[@ltstaffel5323]

Having gone through a significant part of Civil Air Patrol, I'd really enjoy learning about nation level strategy and dealing with issues our leaders face through this.

[@RevReese]

Thanks for the review! I have played a lot of CMANO and spent even longer watching every video I can on various aspects. This has been on my wishlist for a while and I would love to snag a copy if you have any left to see the new sim in all its glory! As you said when you throw in the community tutorials and scenarios on top of the DLC (I own them all) you will never run out of things to do. Thanks again for raising awareness of this gem!

[@Spoons__]

I was expecting a video like this from you. Thanks for it

[@moistnugget4019]

Wow this seems right up my alley. I always go to Google earth and look up stuff I hear on the news about conflicts and this seems like a waaaay cooler way! Great video

[@anthonyp2859]

I would LOVE this game. It's the perfect game for my dad and I to play out all of our hypotheticals

[@adamdagosto570]

This is super cool! I am very familiar with the game Harpoon. It is a very similar type of game, but much older. I really miss playing it. Actually was a beta tester back in the day. But this game seems way more modern and has an updated feel, based on your video. I need to pick up a copy and try it out. Thank you so much for doing this video. Great insight.

[@canaltug3755]

It is really nice to see that you are making review videos, I think this one was a success. Aside from that the game looks real cool. Would like to play.

[@nitaihat12]

I have been watching the previous game for a while but never had any friends playing it, and decided not to buy because of that, now all of the sudden it turns out a few friends got the game and some of them have been playing the last one for a while without my knowledge. I'm really on the fence for it because I'm waiting on another game and don't wanna spend that much money on games so I need to decide between the 2. So here I am hoping to get one of your codes. Thank you for the in depth review. Your videos are always very informative, I've been watching every one that came out since I found your channel, keep it up!

[@iBasicks]

Good God this is incredible! I'm really interested in military strategy so I would love to play this!

[@dapwn3ritswatido]

Great job on all your videos and podcast! I would love to have this game!

[@philiponeill6903]

I only just spotted this on your channel; so glad I did! I used to love the old "Harpoon" game, and this looks like a worthy successor. Heading over to Steam to buy it right now! Thanks again, CC!

[@xx_soup_xx6551]

And a worthy exception this is! I love these kinds of games and I’ve been looking for a simulator just like this! Thank you for making us aware of this fantastic game

[@fanguy21]

This game looks incredibly interesting. Glad you brought this to my attention I have been looking for a game like this.

[@samcavanagh7993]

I would really love to play this game! I have always been really interested in military strategy and simulation games like this and this game looks leagues ahead of the other stuff I've found online! great video as always man!

[@DarthEarp]

This looks really cool. I've added it to my wishlist on steam and will defiently pick it up. Thanks this is right up my alley

[@markjudge6644]

Love the channel and the Podcast. Would love to play the game if possible. Keep up the good work!

[@doodsalot270]

I'm hyped for this. I've been waiting for a real time(ish) grand strat sim, didn't realize this was already around. Would definitely love to play

[@Dwight511]

I was just about to ask you a question about this game, then I go to your channel and BOOM this video shows up! You legend

[@Ironside451]

Damn, this looks really cool. My job has recently started getting more involved with military research some of my friends are involved in the military as well and it would be nice to be able to understand the capabilities of the systems involved. Playing with this could provide some insight into how practical or impractical some of our ideas might be.

[@caribbeanchild]

They obviously lie about the capabilities. 2024 now and NATO weapons are crap.

[@Sungulltzu]

Seems like a fun game, definitely adding it to my wishlist. Very good and informative video as usual.

[@captaincoleslaw174]

I never even knew this game existed, this looks like a ton of fun. I'd play it!

[@joseph152952]

I'd love to give this game a try, love your videos!

[@SEAL24]

Wow I’ve been looking for something like this for years, this is gold

[@jeremyfrancois5465]

Already spent hours just reading that database, I'd really love to play this new one. I've been watching CMANO videos for a year now and this new one looks awesome !

[@benjaminlevine6499]

I would be super excited to play! And a nice video.

[@simonliin]

Great vid man! I just purchased the game too. I learned new stuff from you, even though I've been playing a bit of CMANO! Thx :)

[@peterwu5091]

I would love this!!! Thanks for the review

[@Snafubar420]

Great stuff! Added to my steam wishlist! Thank you.

[@karmadelic1]

These are my favorite type of games, been waiting so long for something good and new to come out, thanks for the heads-up will be getting this regardless 👍👍👍

[@juancho420]

Been playing these Harpoon type games since the 90s. This is a must buy.

[@me-ml2td]

but it costs like....$120

[@Joeyboots80]

@@me-ml2td And it's worth every penny too.

[@Azivegu]

I've never understood how they did all that research into all the different weapons and weapons platforms. That is probably the most amazing thing of this 'game'

[@Clippyspcc]

I saw this game like a month ago and am loving the videos. this seams like a next level strategy game.

[@powdermonkey7697]

2 Questions: 1. How long does a typical 'scenario' last? A day, a month, a campaign? 2. How far back does the available unit types go? 1980, 1960?

[@ExNusquam]

1. It varies. 6 hours - 3 days is pretty typical, but there's no hard-coded limit. You could make a scenario last several months if you wanted to. 2.The official database is 1946-2035, IIRC, although there are several units from WWII included, as well as some hypothetical units (A-12, F-19, etc).

[@powdermonkey7697]

@@ExNusquam Kewl, I'll look around for the game when I'm not poor.

[@TheMonotoneMan]

@@powdermonkey7697 we all will

[@splooshmccooch2862]

This was sweet I’ve never heard of this game I got to check it out! Thank you sir!

[@glidingstar]

Looks really detailed and fun! I would love to play this.

[@Kevinwatches]

This is the type of game I've always wanted to play but didn't know existed! So make more reviews of anything you think we are missing out on!

[@jayshrivastav1100]

Thats my dream channel mate You report detailed video about real world events and also play command

[@ccmorrison33]

Wow - how have I never heard of this before?! Looking up more about it... already on my wishlist. Exactly what I want for xmas.

[@JunaidAli-ws1li]

Not sure if you're still giving codes. Congratulations to whoever got them. I was totally unaware that something like this existed and I'm so thrilled to check this out. Thank you for sharing this!

[@finlay422]

Wow never new a game like this existed. I'm very glad you shared. Keen to give it a go.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Excellent video, I just upgraded from CMANO to CMO. Gonna go try it now!

[@stupidburp]

Thanks for the review. I will be playing this game.

[@danigyerek94]

Hi! I would like to try the game, too! I've had presented several times the conflicts of the middle east and you were my primary source about weapon technology. Great video! Keep up the good work! ;)

[@jasonyoung8430]

Looks great. Definitely picking it up when it comes out.

[@signalworks]

This game looks so frickin cool honestly I have no idea how I haven’t discovered this already. Thank you so much for bringing this awesome game to my attention!

[@JoeMama-yz7tw]

Tim Farben It costs like $70. Pretty costly

[@signalworks]

@@JoeMama-yz7tw Yup i noticed, pretty expensive for sure

[@JoeMama-yz7tw]

Tim Farben Lets hope the next sale will reduce its price

[@ivensbass1592]

Man you should do that more often. Playing multiple scenarios...would be awesome. Really like your channel.

[@freddyfernandez3882]

I want the game, and I’ll play it I been into war games and I want to learn more about modern ways to fight in a war. And Ps you have the best KZbin videos out there, I am never bored when I watch them and it makes me want to learn more about war stuff

[@mooseman9983]

I have always thought about buying this game. You have convinced me. Thx

[@tuckerkreisler9601]

I've always enjoyed Command: Modern Air Naval Operations, I even bought the Chains of War expansion as well. It is very exiting to see the new Command game. I'd definitely be interested in playing the new Modern Operations. Also love your videos, been watching them for awhile now.

[@ceamhd]

I’d love to have this game I love strategy and this looks like something that goes above and beyond.

[@thebrokenshogun]

I've owned CMANO for quite some time, and I never really could get into it. I saw that they brought out this new version of it and I keep looking back and forth at it, seeing that gnarly discount, and with me having been playing DCS almost religiously lately, it's made me want to get into the series again. I redownloaded CMANO earlier and I've been slowly learning my way through it, trying to get something done. I'd love to experience it with an updated engine, especially after learning to make missions in DCS. I'm unsure if I'll get one of these codes, but I would be absolutely ecstatic to receive one. If nothing else, I look forward to your videos, and they make for good entertainment at dinner time.

[@blackmanta96]

Hello, I'm part of the silent audience, watched your videos since 1/1.5 years now ! And I'm from France =) I would be really happy to get a key seeing you play like this reminded me of how I played the first ArmA (Armed Assault), I must have played thousands of hours on it when I was a kid, and with ACE. I think I could get to the 2000 hours easily on a game like this =) wish you the best. PS : I would love to see some content about French army :p

[@Vandle2558]

Fingers crossed for a code and thx for the review.

[@stormbelka7213]

Oh my God! I thought a game like this only existed in dreams! I would love a code and I would spend countless hours playing. My friends and I host wargames and we have been looking for a simulator to test our battles and this is perfect! Also Cover Cabal thank you for a video that was different then the usual i cant wait to see your new ideas expressed.

[@peterallen4605]

Definitely not your usual subject matter, but thank you for a succinct yet in depth review. I'd love to give the new version a try. I've loved this line of games all the way back to the Ticonderoga days.

[@PeterTheFrog]

Would love to play this game, thanks for the video

[@Mike_T12]

Make more videos about games! This was a good one so you should try doing more! And yeah will try this game for sure! :D

[@gamingwithgoose6029]

I would love the game! I sincerely enjoyed the CMNAO version and sadly haven’t been able to play that for a bit since my PC blue screened a while back fortunately I managed to get my new one up and running about a month ago. Best of luck and congratulations to whoever wins a code from you Covert. Lots of deserving people out there 🙏🏻 PS; I know you don’t do reviews but I thoroughly enjoyed this

[@Hebdomad7]

This looks cool. I'd definitely like to check it out. I've always been a big fan of strategy and simulation. And this is both!

[@evanbradley3754]

Super cool video! Would definitely give this a try, plus I wanna see if they have the JSTARS platform in it, and see how my jet is utilized in game!

[@TheBenghaziRabbit]

So i saw this video a few months back shortly after it was posted and checked out the game on steam. Say the price and said fuck that but now i was thinking about it earlier and work and bit the bullet. This is such a worthy investment. I can definitely see my hour count rising into the thousands alongside other great games. Thanks for turning me onto this. Hope you are well.

[@bl4xk711]

Dude the game legit combines everything I want. But mainly the strategic and tactical gameplay, it's not like click here and there and win, it's a game where you plan out your moves. Everything you do has a significance, it's something I would imagine myself playing every day

[@spooky2466]

Damn, this looks amazing, thank you for showing this! Now I know for what to save up some money

[@cannonfodder4376]

I have heard great things from the first CMANO and have been curious about it. Especially from the great things like The Archive it has that you have mentioned in Tac Ops. But man this is just so cool. That Archive alone would be worth the purchase from me, such great information in one source and collected from reputable sources. Tac View, the pure depictions of systems operations and how they work in operations. MilSim Nerd Fantasy come true. If only I had time and the patience for this game. Neither which I have anymore in abundance. But I look forward to what this can bring to the channel and what info can be gleamed from CMANO 2.

[@Whiskey2shots]

I'd love the game! Love playing the old game and can't wait to try out this one!

[@James-dx8it]

man this looks really cool, I'm definitely gonna buy this, because this will help a ton for a map game i'm hosting

[@b_Loopy]

I would love to have a game. Love your channel. LWould love to test out this game to see the wildest scenarios. Thanks

[@eliaselo2948]

Just saw this game on Steam earlier today, and immediately put it on my wishlist. It looks so good.

[@nicholaswalsh4462]

Impressive. I'd love to take a crack at this.

[@paulalex19]

This looks awesome. I’d love to play it

[@robert3859]

Woah such a cool piece of software! I would really want that game especially because of that databank, its like a tactical wikipedia! so much to learn

[@Scythl]

Hey @Covert Cable I've been really wanting the original for years but never bought it since its too expensive. I really enjoy your videos and looking up in depth the specifics and nuances of warfare, both historically and now. Thank you for making these videos and I was thinking about doing something similar focusing on UK military hardware since you tend not to cover that (and I am from the UK). Would really appreciate a code, but either way, thanks for this review! And of course for all the content you put out (and for not being biased). Hope you have a good day.

[@mrick1974]

I'd love to play this game, it seems that I could learn so much from it! Also, really cool video even if it's unusual

[@shastamonecke6785]

This sounds awesome, I love setting up scenarios in any military simulation game I have. Whether Arma or DCS. I’d love a game like this to scratch that nerdy side of my military weapon fascination

[@donniemargetish8615]

That games looks awesome I look forward to playing it soon don't know if I will go for tac view but it is definitely on my stream wish list

[@winnyboi417]

Man this looks awesome. I'd love to try a game like this

[@TheArakan94]

Wow nice.. I'd love to see you play this :)

[@kermfella]

I would be delighted to get to play this.

[@ruslanhrybchad6832]

I`d actually love to see you playing this game on the channel.

[@TrustPatches]

This looks sick, I'd try it out!

[@warstomper]

Looks really cool. I'd definitely give it a try.

[@nebulagames927]

I found this yesterday and I can’t wait to get my hands on it.