MidnightRunner

Mission Name: Sidestep Server Details: IP: 116.202.224.207 Port: 2302 Mods Required: Arma 3 Preset OP Sidestep.html TS address: ts.ahoyworld.net TEAMSPEAK MISSION BRIEFING FOR ALL PLAYERS WILL BEGIN AT 19:00 UTC Expected Mission Length: 120+ minutes (may go over or under expected mission length) Player Slots: 36 (5 Squads of 6, 2 Vortex and a 4 man command element) Situation The CHADS are tied down in Finland, they reported and NATO forces have confirmed the detection of some strange signals and even more concerning electrical surges originating from the island of Gogland (Suursaari in finnish) (loc: Gulf of Finland between Finland, Estonia and Russia). SAT imagery is blocked by interference, drone coverage is zero, for unknown reasons our drones went haywire as soon as they approached the island, civilian communication seized to exist. Something is happening on that island, and your job is to find out what. Under the cover of night and with the help on an oil tanker ship your company set up a temporary resupply and command point near the main island, and your job today will be to investigate the sources of the strange signals, approx origin points have been marked on your map. Don't linger around for too long, our presence may be interpreted as an act of war. Assets: 3 x MH-6 Various ground support vehicles Friendly Forces: BLUFOR Enemy Forces: Unknown Civilians: Civilian presence unknown Mission Infiltrate the island of Suursaari, investigate the origins of the strange signals and electrical interference in order to reestablish SAT and Drone coverage. Re-establish military communication relay between Finland and NATO forces, if possible, confirm civilian presence and investigate the cause of civilian communication disappearance. The operation is covert, be as silent as possible, direct contact with civilians is to be avoided if possible. Execution Objectives: 1. Infiltrate the island 2. Investigate the source of the strange signals and report 3. Re-establish civilian and military communication (possible signal jamming device must be destroyed or deactivated) 4. Exfil Movement Plan: At Commanders discretion Rules of Engagement: Covert operation(!!!), avoid contact engage only if being engaged upon, based on current squad orders, may change if the situation develops Civilians are present in the area so collateral damage and civilian visual contact is to be kept to a minimum. Admin & Logistics Equipment & Resupply: At the commander’s control, assets are available at base to facilitate this. Reinforcements: Unlimited At commanders discretion, transport assets are available. Command & Control Command: Overall command lays with codename "Overlord" who will set objectives and ROE. Operational control on the ground lies with the Platoon Commander. Communication: Radio channels are set for each element and can be viewed as part of the Diary accessible through the map . Platoon has limited discretion for change but structure is to be maintained.

Mission Name: PMC Ops WAR Week 4 Server Details: IP: 116.202.224.207 Port: 2302 Mods Required: AW_Liberation.html TS address: ts.ahoyworld.net TEAMSPEAK MISSION BRIEFING FOR ALL PLAYERS WILL BEGIN AT 19:00 UTC Expected Mission Length: 120+ minutes (may go over or under expected mission length) Player Slots: 38 (3 Squads of 11, Vortex and a 3 man command element) Situation With the immediate threats dealt with in the South and the loyalists on the backfoot for the moment we can finally go on the offensive. We have identified 2 targets of importance to the loyalists which we intend to neutralise. The removal of these assets from the loyalists will severely weaken their position allowing our forces to move ever deeper into their territory. Our intel has suggested that there could be a loyalist commander on Isla Hazena. If so he would make a fine target to capture. Assets: 3 x BTR80 (Usable only when a full crew is available) 2 x Mi-24G Various ground support vehicles Friendly Forces: Army of the Western African Republic Enemy Forces: Loyalist forces controlled by the government of Joseph Lumumba Neutral Forces: A coalition of UN troops Civilians: Civilian presence to be expected, concentrated in built up areas. Mission Liberate both high value assets from the loyalist forces. The first being an airfield that has been used to launch aerial reinforcements and combat aircraft in the past. The second is a major fuel processing centre, the loss of which could cripple the loyalists ability to transport man and munitions. Intel also suggests that a HVT may be present, he is to be captured if possible. Execution Objectives: 1. Capture the designated airfield 2. Liberate Isla Hazena and deny the loyalists access to the fuel processing facilities there. 3. If possible capture Loyalist commander Abdelaziz Ghali (intel on his appearance will be supplied) 4. Engage and neutralise any loyalist forces or equipment encountered Movement Plan: At Commanders discretion Rules of Engagement: Enemies may be engaged on sight based on current squad orders Civilians are present in the area so collateral damage is to be kept to a minimum. Admin & Logistics Equipment & Resupply: At the commander’s control, assets are available at base to facilitate this. Reinforcements: Unlimited At commanders discretion, transport assets are available. Command & Control Command: Overall command lays with codename "Overlord" who will set objectives and ROE. Operational control on the ground lies with the Platoon Commander. Communication: Radio channels are set for each element and can be viewed as part of the Diary accessible through the map . Platoon has limited discretion for change but structure is to be maintained.

Mission Name: PMC Ops WAR Week 3 Server Details: IP: 116.202.224.207 Port: 2302 Mods Required: AW_Liberation.html TS address: ts.ahoyworld.net TEAMSPEAK MISSION BRIEFING FOR ALL PLAYERS WILL BEGIN AT 19:00 UTC Expected Mission Length: 120+ minutes (may go over or under expected mission length) Player Slots: 38 (3 Squads of 11, Vortex and a 3 man command element) Situation It appears that the loyalists are not happy that the UN has recognised our government as the rulers of the West African Republic. They have begun targeting UN forces. They have ambushed a UN group escorting a humanitarian aid convoy to the North and simultaneously begun to assault the main UN HQ in Camara. The UN forces have requested our aid. Assets: 3 x BTR80 (Usable only when a full crew is available) 2 x Mi-24G Various ground support vehicles Friendly Forces: Army of the Western African Republic Enemy Forces: Loyalist forces controlled by the government of Joseph Lumumba Neutral Forces: A coalition of UN troops Civilians: Civilian presence to be expected, concentrated in built up areas. Mission Provide aid to the UN forces to the North and to their HQ near Camara. Execution Objectives: 1. Rescue the UN escort and the humanitarian workers they are protecting. 2. Break the siege on the UN HQ at Camara. 3. Engage and neutralise any loyalist forces or equipment encountered Movement Plan: At Commanders discretion Rules of Engagement: Enemies may be engaged on sight based on current squad orders Civilians are present in the area so collateral damage is to be kept to a minimum. Admin & Logistics Equipment & Resupply: At the commander’s control, assets are available at base to facilitate this. Reinforcements: Unlimited At commanders discretion, transport assets are available. Command & Control Command: Overall command lays with codename "Overlord" who will set objectives and ROE. Operational control on the ground lies with the Platoon Commander. Communication: Radio channels are set for each element and can be viewed as part of the Diary accessible through the map . Platoon has limited discretion for change but structure is to be maintained.

Operation Fighting Resolve: Postponed Until further notice

Mission Name: PMC Ops WAR Week 2 Server Details: IP: 116.202.224.207 Port: 2302 Mods Required: AW_Liberation.html TS address: ts.ahoyworld.net TEAMSPEAK MISSION BRIEFING FOR ALL PLAYERS WILL BEGIN AT 19:00 UTC Expected Mission Length: 120+ minutes (may go over or under expected mission length) Player Slots: 38 (3 Squads of 11, Vortex and a 3 man command element) Situation Since regaining control of the MSR to Kirabo the movement of people and cargo between the three main cities in the country has resumed. As it turns out there were several UN aid workers trapped in Kirabo before the blockade was broken. We have received thanks from senior UN officials in the area for handling the situation with minimal loss to civilian infrastructure in the town. We have explained that this was managed through carefully drawing the loyalists out of the city before engaging them. However, all is not well, now that the loyalists cannot exert direct control of our supply routes they have resorted to an indirect method. They have begun rocket attacks on major towns and infrastructure in the southern half of the island. Assets: 3 x BTR80 (Usable only when a full crew is available) 2 x Mi-24G Various ground support vehicles Friendly Forces: Army of the Western African Republic Enemy Forces: Loyalist forces controlled by the government of Joseph Lumumba Neutral Forces: A coalition of UN troops Civilians: Civilian presence to be expected, concentrated in built up areas. Mission Find and disable the rocket artillery attacking the Southern part of the country. Execution Objectives: 1. Find the location of the rocket artillery 2. Neutralise the artillery so it is no longer a threat. 3. Engage and neutralise any loyalist forces or equipment encountered Movement Plan: At Commanders discretion Rules of Engagement: Enemies may be engaged on sight based on current squad orders Civilians are present in the area so collateral damage is to be kept to a minimum. Admin & Logistics Equipment & Resupply: At the commander’s control, assets are available at base to facilitate this. Reinforcements: Unlimited At commanders discretion, transport assets are available. Command & Control Command: Overall command lays with codename "Overlord" who will set objectives and ROE. Operational control on the ground lies with the Platoon Commander. Communication: Radio channels are set for each element and can be viewed as part of the Diary accessible through the map . Platoon has limited discretion for change but structure is to be maintained.

I&A 3.3.61 Version will be live after the restart on 23/11/2020. The change log is below: [Fixed] AOs getting stuck [Fixed] Cleanupscript not working properly

Hey @LightningKillTV, The server is up 24/7 running our customised version of Liberation. We have events such as the Liberation gamenights where we get more people on at a pre arranged time but in general you can hop in and out whenever you want, just download the modset from the above link and you are good to go. We also use this server for our custom missions made by our Zeuses, the missions will be also posted in the events section. If you have any questions or need help with anything feel free to hop on teamspeak (TS.Ahoyworld.net) and we will try and help.

Just a quick update on this, work has been kicking my ass the last couple of weeks so haven't gotten much done in that time for the midweek mission. I have planned a 5-6 mission campaign and it is 90% built. I just need to find the time and patience to finish it.

Mission Name: PMV Ops WAR Week 1 Server Details: IP: 116.202.224.207 Port: 2302 Mods Required: AW_Liberation.html TS address: ts.ahoyworld.net TEAMSPEAK MISSION BRIEFING FOR ALL PLAYERS WILL BEGIN AT 19:00 UTC Expected Mission Length: 120+ minutes (may go over or under expected mission length) Player Slots: 38 (3 Squads of 11, Vortex and a 3 man command element) Situation Following 5 years of civil war between Republicans, who fought for a democratic government, and the former government of Joseph Lumumba, the now deposed dictator. Loyalist forces are continuing to wage a semi-guerrilla style campaign against the newly formed government. The loyalists hold much territory as the forces of the new government have not been able to muster the strength to take and hold these areas. The UN has recognised the new government and deployed to the area to protect civilian life and oversee the democratic elections scheduled for later in the year. UN peacekeepers are present in the area. Their primary role being the protection of civilian life. Mission des Nations Unies dans la République d'Afrique de l'Ouest (MINURAO) was established by Security Council resolution to support political processes in that country and carry out a number of security-related tasks. The Mission was asked to support the transitional authorities of the Western African Republic in the stabilization of the country and implementation of the transitional roadmap. Fresh in country the CHADS following a short training period have been assigned their first mission. To secure the MSR to the country's second city Kirabo. The city has been effectively cut off from friendly territory and we have been tasked with opening a safe passage to the city. Assets: 3 x BTR80 (Usable only when a full crew is available) 2 x Mi-24V Various ground support vehicles Friendly Forces: Army of the Western African Republic Enemy Forces: Loyalist forces controlled by the government of Joseph Lumumba Neutral Forces: A coalition of UN troops Civilians: Civilian presence to be expected, concentrated in built up areas. Mission Secure a safe corridor to Kirabo and end the attacks on friendly forces there. Execution Objectives: 1. Secure the full length of the MSR leading to Kirabo 2. Break the blockade on the city 3. Engage and neutralise any loyalist forces or equipment encountered Movement Plan: At Commanders discretion Rules of Engagement: Enemies may be engaged on sight based on current squad orders Civilians are present in the area so collateral damage is to be kept to a minimum. Admin & Logistics Equipment & Resupply: At the commander’s control, assets are available at base to facilitate this. Reinforcements: Unlimited At commanders discretion, transport assets are available. Command & Control Command: Overall command lays with codename "Overlord" who will set objectives and ROE. Operational control on the ground lies with the Platoon Commander. Communication: Radio channels are set for each element and can be viewed as part of the Diary accessible through the map . Platoon has limited discretion for change but structure is to be maintained.

AW MVP 2020: @GhostDragon for all his work behind the scenes AW Most Friendly Admin/Moderator/Spartan 2020: @Lindi AW Most Helpful Admin/Moderator/Spartan 2020: @chicken_no6 AW Most Active Staff Member 2020: AW Strictest Staff Member 2020: @Admiralbumfluff AW Best Team Player 2020: AW Most Helpful Member *Non Staff* 2020: AW Most Friendly Member 2020: AW Tacti-cool member 2020: AW Underrated Member 2020: AW Most Incoherent Member 2020: @RiverWolf AW DAAASSS BOOOOT 2020: Too many to remember AW Best Pilot 2020: @Whigital AW Worst Pilot 2020: AW Best Voice 2020: @Murph Batman AW Funniest Person on Team Speak 2020: AW Worst Joke 2020: All of the puns, so many puns AW Best Moment 2020 (can be in-game, on Team Speak or Forum): Any of the random Liberation emergent stuff, getting randomly flanked or cut of. AW Best Forum Post (please put URL in): AW Best Driver 2020: We have good drivers? AW Worst Driver 2020: @Xwatt, as is tradition AW Best Fail 2020: AW Best Ban of 2020: The reverse ban appeal. Appeal a ban that doesn't exist, get banned when admins realise what you've been up to. AW Team Speak Channel 2020: EU1 of course AW Best Screen Shot 2020: The WW2 shot from Johnson, such an awesome campaign and a showcase of the potential of our gamenights AW Role Model 2020: @Whigital Will finish this later

Event Name: Operation Fighting Resolve hosted by @BenjaminHL Event Date: 29/11/2020 Event Timing: 17:30 UTC (start) 20:00 UTC (end) Server will be open 30 minutes prior to the start of the mission Mission Name: Operation Fighting Resolve Server Details; IP: 116.202.224.207 Port: 2302 Mods Required: Arma 3 Preset Fighting Resolve.html (Added Enhanced Movement) TS address: ts.ahoyworld.net Player Slots: 48 (Command Element of 3, 3x Squads of 12, 3x Falcon Pilots, HAT Element of 3, and FSG Element of 3) As the pilot's are critical to both the success and the community's enjoyment of this mission, please message @BenjaminHL if you wish to fly during this mission. This is the only restriction for playing any role in this mission. Situation Tensions between the United States and Iran have reached new heights. Neither side is backing down and both sides continue to posture with increasing displays of brinkmanship. War Hawks within the United States Government, including the President, have decided that enough is enough. The United States will strike first in an effort to prevent catastrophe in the region and protect the country's interests in the international economy. Critical to the invasion, named Operation Fighting Resolve, is the capture of Landay Airfield in the inland province of Anizay. This airfield is used to launch interceptor aircraft as well as acting as the main support base for Iran's mobile ballistic missile divisions. Secondarily, to the base's west is a crucial Iranian Command and Control Center (CCC). Capturing, disabling, and investigating the CCC will enable conventional US forces to establish a foothold as they move inland during the follow on stages of the invasion. The unit that has been tasked with mission is the 2nd Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment. No unit is more perfect for this mission than the 75th Ranger Regiment with their expertise in direct action and airfield seizure. Assets: 2 x C-17 Globemaster III 2 x F-35A 1 x UH-60M 6 x JLTV Friendly Forces: US Army - 75th Ranger Regiment Enemy Forces: Iranian Army Iranian Air Force Civilians: Civilians are present in villages Mission Conduct an airborne assault of Landay Airfield and then move to engage the CCC over land. Execution Objectives: 1. Preform SEAD to allow for the paradrop 2. Capture Anizay Airfield and destroy Iranian assets 3. Destroy a long range, ground based radar to the north of the airfield 4. Capture the CCC and destroy communications equipment, search for intel, and destroy Iranian's CCC network Movement Plan: Planned paradrop followed by commander's discretion of execution Rules of Engagement: Armed personnel may be engaged on sight. Civilians are present in the area so collateral damage is to be kept to a minimum. Only buildings clearly being used for a military purpose may be engaged. Optional Tasks: None Resupply: At the commander’s discretion assets may be airlifted or airdropped to resupply forces. Reinforcements: Unlimited (allowed by helicopter after the capture of the airfield) Command: Overall command lays with Regimental Command Operational control on the ground lies with the Platoon Commander

Event Name: Operation Slippery Deck hosted by @BenjaminHL Event Date: 22/11/2020 Event Timing: 17:30 UTC (start) 20:00 UTC (end) Server will be open 30 minutes prior to the start of the mission Mission Name: Operation Slippery Deck Server Details; IP: 116.202.224.207 Port: 2302 Mods Required: Arma 3 Preset Slippery Deck.html TS address: ts.ahoyworld.net Player Slots: 28 (Command Element of 2, 2x Squads of 12 with teams of 4, 2x Whiplash Pilots) Situation Russia has continued its aggression and has now branched out into the Mediterranean. However, this time the United States and the international community is not letting Russia's occupation of the Island of Malden go unanswered. Russian Marines have set up SAM sites on oil rigs to the East and West of the island as well as a sprawling artillery fire base to protect the island against an invasion. In order for the USMC's beach landings to be successful all three sites must be eliminated. SOCOM has dispatched NSW Group 1, SDV Team 1 to accomplish the mission. The SEALs are tasked with using SDVs to approach both oil rigs undetected, destroy the SAM radars or missile launchers, then move by helicopter to attack and destroy the artillery fire base, and finally defend the fire base until the USMC can commence its invasion on the northern beaches. Assets: 2 x UH-60M 8 x SDV 1 x MK 5 SOC Friendly Forces: US Navy - NSW Group 1, SDV Team 1 Enemy Forces: Russian Marines (VDV) Civilians: Civilians are present in villages Mission Destroy the SAM sites on the oil rigs and then move to destroy and hold the fire base until the USMC can establish a beach head. Execution Objectives: 1. Eliminate the SAM sites on both oil rigs 2. Attack and Destroy the fire base 3. Hold the fire base until the Marines establish a beach head Movement Plan: Use SDVs to assault the oil rigs at the commander's discretion. Follow on actions at the commander's discretion. Rules of Engagement: Armed personnel may be engaged on sight. Civilians are present in the area so collateral damage is to be kept to a minimum. Only buildings clearly being used for a military purpose may be engaged. Optional Tasks: None Resupply: Resupply and rearm is available from inside UH-60M's and can also be provide at commander's discretion after the SAM sites are disabled. Reinforcements: Unlimited (allowed by helicopter after the SAM sites are disabled) Command: Overall command lays with NSW Command Operational control on the ground lies with the Team Commander

For me the best piece of advice is to use minor corrections. The most common error is to over correct which leads to a cascade of constantly over compensating and you then cannot get into a stable hover or movement. Try getting into your landing phase about a kilometre out. When I was new I generally tried to have my final approach be as straight as possible, I then only had to worry about managing my altitude and speed. The less things you have to think about the better. Also check out

I'd definitely recommend you try it with the Hot Lz's turned off for the first few attempts. I remember when I used it when I was learning to fly in arma and it can be enough to try and figure out what is going on without guys shooting at you. That said we have some very talented guys in the community so just ask if you have any questions.

If anyone wants a reminder of what the current awards are: Or probably better just check the submissions from last year, some of which are quite funny: As for a category I would like to see: Best screenshot from AW or AW events (we capture a lot of cool moments from events, would be cool to see some more shared)

See now you have to think do I put enough thought into missions to add Easter eggs that might give insight into the campaign.

Oh is that a real name

I hadn't realised

CHADS Deployment Announcement Map: Isla Duala Modset: Liberation modset Location: Newly formed Western African Republic a former French colony Following 5 years of civil war between Republicans, who fought for a democratic government, and the former government of Joseph Lumumba, the now deposed dictator. Loyalist forces are continuing to wage a semi-guerrilla style campaign against the newly formed government. The loyalists hold much territory as the forces of the new government have not been able to muster the strength to take and hold these areas. The UN has recognised the new government and deployed to the area to protect civilian life and oversee the democratic elections scheduled for later in the year. UN peacekeepers are present in the area. Their primary role being the protection of civilian life. Mission des Nations Unies dans la République d'Afrique de l'Ouest (MINURAO) was established by Security Council resolution to support political processes in that country and carry out a number of security-related tasks. The Mission was asked to support the transitional authorities of the Western African Republic in the stabilization of the country and implementation of the transitional roadmap. A small CHAD force has been contracted to train and command the local army until they are ready to operate independently. While the numbers of trained personnel are still low the Combat Hounds have proposed a to run a mechanised unit consisting of both CHAD operators and local soldiers. This would allow for local soldiers to gain experience while the leadership and experience of the CHADS can be leveraged. The platoon will consist of a number of APCs with dedicated crews. These amphibious vehicles will be the main source of transport and resupply for the men in the field. All CHADS are required to have their vaccinations up to date prior to deployment, and have their claim for their Combat zone advisory bonus submitted before leaving their home country. More details to be revealed soon. A Combat Hounds Officer inspecting the local forces on arrival in country: **Marketing Material courtesy of Gambit**

Mission Name: Iron front US Campaign Week 9 Server Details: IP: 116.202.224.207 Port: 2302 Mods Required: Arma 3 Preset IFA Ahoy.html TS address: ts.ahoyworld.net TEAMSPEAK MISSION BRIEFING FOR ALL PLAYERS WILL BEGIN AT 18:00 UTC Expected Mission Length: 120+ minutes (may go over or under expected mission length) Player Slots: 36 (2 Squads of 12, an 8 man weapons team and 4 man command element) Situation Operation Varsity was part of Operation Plunder the allied plan to cross the Rhine. As part of Varsity, with the final airbourne assault of the war. Allied forces dropped East of the Rhine and its distributaries in order to secure vital crossing points for the ground troops. A single intact bridge is known to span the IJssel in the Netherlands. It is vital that this bridge be captured so that allied armour can roll freely into Germany. Assets: A small supply of ground vehicles delivered by the gliders. Friendly Forces: US army Enemy Forces: German Wehrmacht Civilians: Sparse civilian presence to be expected. Mission You are to paradrop on the East side of the river IJssel and secure an area for friendly forces to advance. We anticipate that the Germans will attempt to destroy the only intact bridge in the area, it will be down to you to prevent this. Execution Objectives: 1. Paradrop East of the river and regroup. 2. Secure the Eastern shore while allied forces assault the western side. 3. Locate and disable anything the Germans could use to destroy the bridge. Movement Plan: At Commanders discretion Rules of Engagement: Enemies may be engaged on sight based on current squad orders Civilians are present in the area so collateral damage is to be kept to a minimum. Admin & Logistics Equipment & Resupply: At the commander’s control, assets are available at base to facilitate this. Reinforcements: Unlimited At commanders discretion, transport assets are available. Command & Control Command: Overall command lays with codename "Overlord" who will set objectives and ROE. Operational control on the ground lies with the Platoon Commander. Communication: Radios are only available to a select few. Lead elements have limited scope to move these around to maintain the command structure and organisation.

Also, the below functions are restricted, is there a reason for this Edit: There are a lot more functions restricted which are used daily.

Some Errors from todays test:

Not a fan of the map markers fading, clutter on the map has never been an issue which needs to be sorted.

then I retract my statement haha