Don't be a LASER BOMB/AIR RECON Noob in ARMA 3 | Tutorial/Guide

[@Aardvark892]

I'm so dumb. Right after you showed which control bindings to use, I actually hit esc looking for the controls. Not in game, but while watching the video full screen. I feel like an addict.

[@Aardvark892]

No, I'm special.

[@Chaos------]

Soon I will join you brothers. Saving up for a full blown cockpit setup.

[@brenttanner9889]

Lol it’s not just you. I always end up instinctively trying to pan the camera in a different way to look around like I wold if I was actually playing.

[@seppalastname4574]

I sometimes try to do the keybinds myself...

[@Aardvark892]

@Finlay Holland I just can't stop watching these.

[@bretthavens9259]

a lot of people, including myself up until about 10 minutes ago, don't know that in some recent update, the bombs were changed to lock on after launch, so basically to do it, just get the white square and use the continuously calculated impact point (CCIP) (the place that it predicts it will land) close to the square and the bomb does the rest

[@OVRDTH]

Brett Havens beside for the tiny bombs

[@jacobsmith4453]

Brett Havens just so you know it’s CONTINUOUSLY calculated impact point. Minor difference but oh well

[@bretthavens9259]

Jacob Smith lol sorry youre totally right ill edit it. Idk where i got computer calculated from haha

[@Quebster]

Thank you

[@Aardvark892]

Forgot to say: an aspect that could really use a tutorial is ATGM's. Many people do not realize that some of the missiles will not lock on a target that is not moving, some need active radar, some need IR, etc.

[@ThinkyPain]

Agreed, it took me a lot of trial and error to figure out how Mavericks lock on to targets.

[@gagrin1565]

BIS need to update the field manual with the target methods for each munition IMO, this shouldn't be something you need trial and error for.

[@bretthavens9259]

Ive been using the dynamic loadouts page of the armed assault wiki for the most complete guide ive been able to find with stats on all bombs and missiles

[@MADMAN1747]

That cat at 17:34 threw me off so bad, i was thinking to myself "Wait what the hell is a cat doing outside my window? I don't have one" haha

[@Metaphix]

that just happened to me lol

[@RealGreenPea]

i heard it too

[@psychoticdagedar9137]

lol me too

[@oscarmike3028]

lol. same happened to me.

[@x3-LSTR-512]

I dont hear it

[@FevnorTheWolf]

ArmA 3 really needs a trim system for aircraft. Maybe im spoiled by DCS But nothing is more satisfying than getting the aircraft trimmed just enough to maintain a bank angle and Orbit an area with little need for input letting you more or less focus on the weapon systems and spotting. As always, love the content. Keep up the great work!

[@arattactician5697]

I really like ArmA and I'd love to play with my friends but the thing is that they DON'T understand how the game works. One of them wants to be a sniper all the time (Yeah pretty cliche [don't take it personally if you play a sniper unit mainly, it's just that he has played a little too much cod...]) and they are running in the front lines, like... Dude you're supposed to be a supportive unit somewhere with a good line of sight to the AO. They are way too aggressive which gets us killed whenever we try to play the game. I wish they learned the game, that way it would be more fun for everyone involved. This is not really related to the video at all, I just wanted to rant a little bit.

[@miguellopes2452]

That happens with most people that transition from regular FPS games to arma 3, try to teach them, if they don't wanna learn you are more than welcome to join me and my friends :)

[@iiRoot_]

@@miguellopes2452 nope, i came from cod and mainly battlefield, its just a bunch of fools who think every game is the exact same and if it isnt they will still try to force it to work, when it fails they will call the game trash

[@Dysputant]

I remember when i was Jet pilot in Arma 2... -I'm closing to area, please set laser marker on targets. ...Plane gets a target... -Do you confirm laser on target ? Spotter: Yes -Dropping bombs System : Do not kill teammates. Me -.- Spotter: Lol that was squad leader XD

[@Twiggy163]

You dont have to drop a lot of altitute when wanting to drop a bomb almost straight down. Dropping a bomb when you're in the laser camera will still make it lock (even if it doesnt say it has a lock) later. As long as its been selected as a target for the bomb, its fine.

[@ncrveteranranger2483]

I don't like to pilot aircraft in Arma 3 but if the day comes when I must adapt for one of my milsim missions it's extremely helpful to know this. I feel most people who claim their experienced pilots don't know this stuff. Awesome video man, subbed.

[@Hulksterx]

Thank you, I've been meaning to better my bomb dropping skills.

[@bradhallsr1]

I'm a US Navy Disabled Veteran. I'm just starting to learn how to use Arma 3 Apex and the Jet DLC pack. Thanks for your video as it has helped me quite a bit. At the moment I have the Logitech Extreme 3D Flight Stick until I can afford a better one. Do you have any idea of a good setup for the Logitech Extreme 3D Flight Stick? Thanks!!

[@Luetin09]

sadly no mate sorry never used one

[@GreyEyedHunter]

Maybe these entries help you Sir steamcommunity.com/app/107410/discussions/0/340412122411254165 forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/193668-joystick-configuration/

[@willsmith1430]

I have the Logitech, if you get a separate throttle and rudder pedals it's amazing

[@Jrm5814]

I have the same joystick. I extended all the wires connecting the base to joystick & used a pvc pipe & hose clamp & extended the joystick & bought the cheapest thrustmaster throttle & pedal. The extension made the joystick wayyyy better in my opinion, but atleast the way I did it, I lost the twist function (which I dont need since I bought pedals).

[@benbrooks566]

I’m also trying to find a good key binding for the Logitech extreme 3D!

[@RedCardei]

Hey Luetin can you do some more tutorials? I just got arma 3 and I really want to get into it but I don't know where to start.

[@911shan]

RedCardei Red he has more than a Dozen tutorials, search his playlists or his channel. Arma is confusing to new players because it plays very different to other video games, but once you get the hang of it, it's probably the most fun game to play, especially with friends.

[@RedCardei]

shan_rocks I will look them up. Also do you know a good outfit to start to play with?

[@tankhellisgreat8950]

RedCardei depends on if you're playing with mods. But unless you're playing with a milsim unit the uniforms are very personal

[@wolfpsx6210]

+Ok Thanks for the info man, just what I was looking for

[@roflknightsk]

+WolfPsx :DDDDD you just made my day

[@Marco-qo9ee]

I find this guy really helpful I’ve been looking for the thermal controls for about a month now and I finally found out how to do it so thank you so much.

[@donhoyleisawesomen]

In vanilla, you need to target the designated laser (with 'T' or 'R') before the GBU will guide to it (it's easiest to do this in the Targeting Pod view right after you've started laser designating). You don't need a solid lock if you're at high altitude - the GBU will execute the required trajectory. At lower altitudes, a solid lock may be required for accurate bombing. Approximately line the CCIP up with the target and the lock will go solid.

[@moritz1932]

1:13 Left Ctrl + T doesn't work for me, somebody knows the option to bind it?

[@brightgarinson3099]

Can we get an updated video?

[@a..c..2469]

I just bought a flight sim control and a gaming PC, never had one, I got arma 3 and this was the best tutorial for me, thank you so much

[@Hollows01]

Even tho its a little late... You fricking helped me a lot! just got my first multi kill with those GBUs from like 1500m and saved like 5-6 mates that got shoot by some Humvees! Luv u

[@woshstudios]

SO informative, i have 600+ hours on the game and never knew i could lock GBUs for my self... always thought you needed to coordinate with boots on the ground with laser designation. Feel like an idiot

[@horrgakx]

0:36 - What is the binding called for Left Ctrl and Right Click? It's not working on mine and I probably need to bind it - but what's it called?

[@danielsuarez3793]

Look for targeting pod/camera.

[@horrgakx]

I found it; 10th option down under COMMON CONTROLS

[@icmdead1]

Very good tutorials, this and your other videos on Drones have helped me explore other avenues to destroy the enemy!

[@ImperatorTFD]

G'day mate, just an FYI you do not need to acquire a solid diamond lock in order to release the weapon. You can release the weapon without the solid lock and it will still (within reasonable release parameters) hit it's target. This means dive-bombing with LGBs is no longer needed.

[@osolo1971]

Any chance of an updated guide that goes over the updated LOAL bombs? Great Video

[@buzzinbenny]

really informative vid - 1300+hrs on arma and learned a trick or two

[@umar9860]

Love the Star Citizen music!

[@II-SierraBravo-II]

How do you know if your laser has locked on now and your in range to drop, because now, you no longer get the square with the diamond

[@Maxi_Moxn]

The lock on mechanic is gone it has been replaced by a more realistic system where you have to target a lazed target and use your unguided drop hud to drop the bomb in the general vicinity of your laser and the bomb will do the rest So you have to lase the target by yourself or let someone else do it... when approaching the target press R so that it is active. After that, like i have explained above, drop your bomb. Your unguided drop hud hasnt to match perfectly with the target... there could be one full "circle" from the unguided drop hud difference. Than watch the explosion.

[@colby9594]

Maxi thanks ive been wondering that

[@cadenorris4009]

In real life the only way you would know if your bomb is locked on is by doing an LSS with a TGP. You don’t actually know range until then.

[@AlexanderV.Eriksen]

Gotta love that Star Citizen music in the background haha

[@pchinioa88]

Fantastic explanation I do say. Laser guided GBUs are fun.

[@mattdayman9632]

Good job on the tutorial videos please keep them coming very informative and easy to understand with your explanation

[@pel..-]

Hey I am very confused here, when I try this im not sure if it's because it's an old update or soemthing, but when I lock on I don't get any diamonds or locks at all, I instead get a little tiny green square and then I release, I am confused on how to laser guide when my marker thing is a tiny tiny little green [ ] over the target.

[@anthonykearney608]

I had the exact same issue. Yeah its been changed now. Instead of getting a lock. You have to watxh for the 2 crosshairs to meet in the targeting view then drop the bomb. It locks on after being dropped

[@desyncer]

Yeah, there was a change with the Jets DLC. I just made a huge reply to another guy here so you could check that out maybe. Short answer though is you want to move the circle of the continuously calculated impact point (CCIP) over the small green square when you release the bomb.

[@stonerleprechaun1402]

hey man great vid very helpful and I loved the starcitzen music in the background

[@myron666mosley666]

a CAS helicopter as a solo pilot would be great as its hard to find people that'll run as your co-pilot I'm public servers

[@silveriogutierrez5440]

myron666mosley666 i have the same problem but with a tank crew haha

[@ryz_vik]

All I needed was the key to the TGP, thanks now!

[@Tichondrius1]

I don't understand... after locking an area and turning the laser ON I never been able to get the white box/diamond indicator to show up on any screen telling me I'd have a lock on the position I've lased.... is this a tutorial for some specific mod?

[@karolmokrzecki915]

Hi i had the same problem this is because the video is slightly outdated currently aslong as the laser marker is placed and you are on the right path and in range the bomb will hit. It is exactly the same just no box

[@bretthavens9259]

it has been changed to lock on aftrer launch, so basically drop the bomb so that it will land close (the plane predicts the impact point) and then the bomb will do the rest

[@sterlingdriggs8806]

@@bretthavens9259 So there is no longer any laser designated targeting?

[@bretthavens9259]

Sterling Driggs there is but it locks on after launch, its like imagine if you turn the bomb on as you drop it and as the camera at the front of the bomb turns on it will lock onto whatever laser designation it sees first within a 120 degree cone

[@malusignatius]

Out of curiosity, do you know if toss/loft bombing works in ARMA?

[@donhoyleisawesomen]

Arma's simulation of munitions is a bit wierd. Apparently, they have no mass (sauce: forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/204453-calculating-the-distance-a-bomb-would-travel/). Nobody seems to have found a way to calculate the exact impact point of a bomb. Having said that, toss bombing (including 'over-the-shoulder' boming) *definitely* *works* - however, when you pitch above the horizon too far, the CCIP stops working. So, unless you are using GBUs, employing this method will be very inaccurate.

[@malusignatius]

Cool. I thought of it mainly because bombs deployed that way tend to be falling near-vertical on final approach, and if you do it right it gives you a bit of extra stand-off with the weapon, which could be useful if there's heavy AAA.

[@jibbymarket]

Imagine if it was this simple irl. “Just take a gander with the camera and drop em”

[@theRPGmaster]

I'm pretty sure it works roughly the same IRL

[@jadensweetwood9246]

Do you use a joystick for your aircraft controls?

[@someone-nf3ui]

he doesn't but this was three years ago so I don't even know why I'm commenting

[@raksomething6942]

@@someone-nf3uilol

[@someone-nf3ui]

@@raksomething6942 someonE actually replied? woah just goes to shot how Luetins video is still helping people

[@raksomething6942]

I was getting the game and intended to fly CAS, so yeah this helped me A) Actually go ahead and buy it and B) you're right its helpful AF

[@jadensweetwood9246]

@@someone-nf3ui yeah there are still quite a few new people joining the game. Crazy to still be getting comment as well lol.

[@SoggyRaspberry]

When I click the right mouse button to turn on laser lock it just takes me out of the targeting camera.

[@Findenichts14]

You need to choose the Laser and press the LEFT mouse Button and the laser will turn on

[@TheTolleBiene]

in my case the minigun start doing BRRRRRT...probably mods who mess up the vanilla controlls. Still dont know how to swich on the laser in exile....-.-

[@MoneyTrees2012]

Had to pause multiple times before I realized the cat meowing was in the video and not in real life lol

[@InfernalG9]

Great videos man! Keep up with the good work

[@rentaspoon219]

hey Luetin why the star citizen music behind Arma :P

[@lieutenantterror7965]

Really helpful Thanks! Hope to join you in your public events in the future!

[@lukasychtyl1938]

Very nice and simple video, helped me a lot. Thank you good sir

[@TedTeddison99]

What the hell are the odds lol. Been watching Luetin since 2018 for Warhammer 40k and then I find this video from him while searching for it as I recently got into Arma lmao. I guess interests align

[@DieHardly88]

Great tutorial. :) With Star Citizen Music in the back ground. Awesome. :D

[@varcolac0216]

Hey Luetin please don't give up on the Zombies OPS I liked it.

[@blizkiller_3717]

Very heplful video thank you. Tolles Video hat mir sehr geholfen ein bisschen besser du die ganzen Arma cotrols durch zu schauen und das fliegen von Missionen zu verbessern.

[@worldgamer8550]

15:45 You turn around and see that square, that does not happen for me. Any settings that I'm missing?

[@restaurantsadan3726]

have you selected the bombs?

[@worldgamer8550]

@@restaurantsadan3726 Yes, I had. I figured out how to do it, but why it didn't happen for him is a mistery to me. The bombs only lock on to the target AFTER being dropped. Also, they go after the laser, not a designated target.

[@peytonhastreiter6866]

I have 3k hours in arma 3 and just found this and, I love you.

[@bretthavens9259]

korgul jr right? Ill just be playing and ill see someone do something and im like “i didnt even realize i didnt know that”

[@coinfinder976]

how did you get that lock icon

[@Pradatoru]

Great tutorial . Loved it .

[@Latexghost]

Finally found a real tutorial,thank you.

[@doodsengel8697]

Great vid bud!!!

[@johnbryant7794]

I can hit perfect with the laser guided bombs obviously if the planes has a laser designator. But all the missiles dont lock on at all for meiv noticed alot of people say this. Is that a bug?

[@Maxi_Moxn]

The lock on mechanic is gone it has been replaced by a more realistic system where you have to target a lazed target and use your unguided drop hud to drop the bomb in the general vicinity of your laser and the bomb will do the rest So you have to lase the target by yourself or let someone else do it... when approaching the target press R so that it is active. After that, like i have explained above, drop your bomb. Your unguided drop hud hasnt to match perfectly with the target... there could be one full "circle" from the unguided drop hud difference. Than watch the explosion.

[@onegamezone1006]

@@Maxi_Moxn this doesn't work for me, the bombs just keep flying forvard

[@hyteth2107]

I don't know how but I did it. Thank you.

[@TheBrinkofDestruction]

I was gonna ask how old this video was, cause scouting at 2500m is impossible these days. We need a view distance update. Just give the admin a console command, PLEASE

[@Jj.leenard]

the best tutorial yet

[@WamBam36]

Excellent tutorial.

[@kaim4210]

This video helped me soo much thnx man

[@gammacaeles]

so I tried to do this in a server and I can't see anything if I fly higer than 1,000m. I put in the highest viewing distance on my settings. Any help? Thanks.

[@simonbrandstrom6616]

16:00 i don't get that scare. Pls help, what should i do?

[@lmaonade6889]

Very good video, helped me quite a bit thx m8

[@johnmedeiros8975]

7:40 Right, so now that it's locked on, and I haven't explained in the slightest bit how I did that.....

[@cloroxusthestainlessone4324]

T

[@bretthavens9259]

They are now lock on after launch and this video is outdated

[@soulless9767]

That was really helpful. Thank you

[@SunfireGTX25]

Great tutorial!

[@dindiano573]

How do you lock on that area?.. because if i left click mine it just turned OFF or ON the laser marker but not locking the camera on the area

[@jazzydan101]

how do you get into that camera view so that you can access the laser?

[@moritz1932]

you have to bind it in the options

[@markcabaniuk6980]

I want to change the key bind for the targeting pod to a button on my joystick. But no matter what I set it to in the options, in game it just doesn't work. Even just setting it to an unused keyboard button doesn't work. Any advice on what I'm doing wrong?

[@seketorianGaming]

Every time I set the laser and turn back around there's no lock feature available

[@bretthavens9259]

it has been changed to lock on aftrer launch, so basically drop the bomb so that it will land close (the plane predicts the impact point) and then the bomb will do the rest

[@matthew2764]

my gbu bombs wont ever lock and i have troubles getting anything to lock using the laser marker on the A10. anyone have any tips or knowledge to share that might help?

[@markotomasevic7767]

having the same issue, unable to find the solution, any wizards out there who can help?

[@sMm49]

Very educational and nice video. Thank you. On a sidenote: I noticed your flap icon highlighting. Were they perhaps on an angle? I'm new to jets

[@johnhsmithlrg1913]

Keep up the good work

[@inklie]

Nice Star Citizen music btw

[@Combatsmithen]

What mod do you use for the AI in Zeus? I remember you saying in your ~40 minute guide you used an AI mod to make the AI listen. What is it? I would like to use it because I've been doing some Zeus V Zeus RTS style and the AI is so dumb its extremely frustrating.

[@OnlyFinsCanada]

I don't get it, I'm doing exactly what you're describing and it's not working. My target is lazed but I can't find the double squares indicating a lock for my GBUs. Do you know what I'm doing wrong? Don't know if context help but I'm playing on Sandbox. Don't know if it needs to be a different situation. If you have scenarios to suggest I'm all ears.

[@FoxWithTheAngels]

17:34 Looks like you accidentally dropped a cat bomb.

[@nobeltnium]

how do i lock on to the laser marker? i tried hit t but notthing happen, and my GBU bomb drop just like a dumb bomb. yes, i turned the laser on

[@aljazsenicar1839]

Hod did you set up this middle compas you have non middle botton of the screen?

[@fulontos]

Hey man, I was wondering, how do you get the little digital compass on the bottom of your screen to pop up? Is it a mod of some kind?

[@balthy8139]

Yup, shacktack user interface

[@mannilord1]

your introsound comes from battlefield bad company 2 or ?

[@StallionBen83]

Cheers for this pal

[@mydakotablue]

Hey Luetin! Just wondering, is it worth investing in a joystick for Arma, and if so, when would be the appropriate times to use it?

[@tankhellisgreat8950]

mydakotablue the joystick helps many players as far as I'm aware. Many servers have dedicated pilot slots so that's probably the best time to use it

[@Zontzo]

TrackIR is more important.

[@Agileblacknight]

Ok so my laser guided bombs don’t work i turn the laser guide on and switch to the bombs then turn around but then it doesn’t have the lock on symbol so the bombs won’t work

[@Hugofoxli]

Well it helped me alot, but with the Modlist my clan uses, I need to drop it then, when the X in the CTRL - Right Click or the green bomb drop circle is on/near the target. Otherwise it wont track. ^^

[@CraFtoRek]

when I use laser it does lock on target but it doesn't show that white square marker on it and bombs don't lock on it

[@johankellgren8163]

Can you show how to use the A-164 Wipeout Smoke Rockets? How do I make sure they will be going to the best place to protect boots on the ground?

[@scottsloth1915]

Is that Star Citizen music I hear during the first few minutes of the video?

[@penthopia]

Luetin, can I asked you something. Why is it at altitude of 2000 ft, it's still look clear on the ground thru your windscreen and turret camera?. But in my game I can't see anything even thru my camera. It's very hazy. Please tell me what to do. Is there anything I need to do on the setting?

[@gbtx217]

penthopia you need to expand your viewing and object drawing distance in the options :) just dont overdo it as youre pc is literally gonna melt and it kills your framerate if you do

[@penthopia]

wow. That's a great advice. I will do it and adjust accordingly as not to kill my frame rate. Thanks a lot, buddy!

[@jowasgehtist]

17:38 is that a cat meowing in the background??

[@kycoolguy]

I get nothing when i left control and right click, must you purchase the Jets DLC to use this function?

[@colby9594]

Kyle Minnicks check keybindings?

[@kycoolguy]

I did, cant find anything

[@MonasteryOfSilence]

I dont know if they changed something these 3 years but it almost impossible to fly in a straight line while in camera mode for me, the aircraft's nose is going up all the time.

[@dodgymalaka1351]

how did you lock the area?

[@stathispapadopoulos7926]

When i try to do this the gbu's say a "LOAL" instead of having a full white line and do not appear to lock on even with a steady laser.... so i dont really know how to do this ... any help?

[@bretthavens9259]

Stathis Papadopoulos LOAL means lock on after launch. You just need to drop the bomb in the general vicinity of the target and as long as you have this ‘partial lock on’ it should work

[@heinzketchup264]

How do you get the Targeting Pod view on the left panel to show up? I can only cycle thru the radar and gps

[@Matthewlet]

Heinz Ketchup some helicopters don't have it if ur flying a helicopter

[@thotarojoestar3045]

It's been 2 years but my A10 doesn't show the diamond around the marked target, unlike the radar locked missiles, is it a setting or did they patch it out of the game?

[@thotarojoestar3045]

@@user-ol3ox8mi1l hey man thanks for the reply, yeah I checked the forums and dev reports afterwards and found out, problem is I can't calculate the distance from where I should drop them, since it relies on altitude and speed, but if I can standardize at least height I should be able to make a connection between speed and distance, dive bombing for 200 or so meters to aim should be enough as well. Do you know of any other ways to aim them?

[@Traze456]

Thank you. Realy helpfull for my milsim group. Kompani åsgard

[@docster1210]

how do you lock the targeting pod onto an area? Origional Key?

[@Riguu9]

how do you lock your target in place like the area in left control lmb camera mode

[@desyncer]

When using the camera turret, you can stabilize it with Left Ctrl+T. If this doesn't work for you, the keybind is under Controls > Weapons > Stabilize Turret.

[@edwardpage9996]

how do you get bombs in the normal drones?

[@Lordi041]

You can configure the load out of vehicles in eden editor

[@acolyteoffire4077]

there are 2 variations of the greyhawk, one with atgm's and the other with the GBU's

[@oscarchan2624]

So basically the bombs are not accourate if I just do dive bombing. But I got to go through that it should just self guild that and hit it head on?

[@oscarchan2624]

Also. How about infintry laxer designator? Does that work or do the pilot have to use the camera onboard to block?