SetSquadObjective !!

[Peace-=Of-God=-]

As I said in another thread moments ago, "Q" is the default key for the "SetSquadObjective" command, but what does it do? Yes, I know how to use it and what it does if it is done properly; I'm just curious to see if anyone else knows it, because in 2+ years of playing AA, I can't recall a single instance where I have seen anyone (other than me ) doing it correctly.

Okay, class, here's your challenge:

1. Explain the proper usage of the "SetSquadObjective" command.

2. Detail what happens when the command is executed properly.
(hint: this one IS a trick question )

And here are the rules for the challenge:

• 1. DO NOT look in the AA user's manual for the answer (um, you do know that AA comes with a user's manual, right? well, it does, but you aren't allowed to use it to help you answer this question ;D).
  
  
• 2. If you think that you know the answer -- DO NOT POST IT HERE!!!! Instead, click here to PM me your best guess.
  
  
• 3. After I receive enough attempts (or after someone actually provides the right answer ), I'll post some of the best guesses here, along with the real answer in response here and then open this thread up for more discussion about it.

Fair enough? Then start submitting your essays, class!

[cangiano]

think I won this already, no sure though

[Peace-=Of-God=-]

OK, so, the prof's a bit overdue in grading your papers (but hey, what's three months between friends, right? ).

Here are some of the responses that I received. All were pretty good and close to the mark -- but none of them properly and fully answered question #2 to my satisfaction. All were very good tries, though -- thank you for participating!!

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Virtue-=Of-God=-

Although i use it as often as possible and necessary, i do not EXACTLY know what it does, cause i, like you, have never seen anybody use it All i know is that the squad gets the command to check for objectives. So if i press "o"(my squadobj key) and f.e. "a" i think the squad gets the radiomessage and either a mark on A in the objective display on hud or on the compass. I use it f.e. if B is secure and i am rushing C and want the rest of the squad to get A as fast as possible. I hope i am right, cause if not i did a lot of nonsense, though it seemed to work

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Gamer-=Of-God=-

I think it's when your the Squad Leader and you can set what objective your squad should go for, when it is issued properly, all of your squad should get that objective. That's what I think.

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G. Runt

Is it for fire-team leaders to issue an order to take a specific objective?

I have no idea what happens or how it works.. I'd like to think there would be more points scored for fulfilling an obj. under orders.

That's my best guess. Now i will consult the manual and see how stupid i really am.

We should play more games like this :yes: "AA trivia pursuit"

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Law-=Of-God=-

Don't quite know what you're looking for on this, but here's what happens when I do it. O is my set button, when I press it and the objective letter I want, my guy yells out "check your objectives" or something like that, then the objective I wanted them to get is underlined in the compass. I've used it numerous times with mixed results.

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Fortress-=Of-God=-

hmm lets see you hit O (my key for it) then hit the letter of the objective and it says "squad check your objectives" and puts a line under the objective you set
i have known this for ages dont use it much thou

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Strategist-=Of-God=-

1. "SetSquadObjective" to set a primary obj. for all of your squad or fireteam to go to and secure.

2. the proper execution of this command would probably be for your squad or fireteam to rush and/or attack the obj. from different directions to distract and/or kill all of the enemy's around or close to the obj.

just my guess...

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Patriot-=Of-God=-

1. First Press the Q (or whatever button you have SetSquadObjective binded to), then the objective you would like to set as the Squad objective. Like in MOUT, you would press Q, then A to set the Squad Objective to objective Alpha

2. You will radio 'Check your objectives', and from then on, the set squad objective will be underlined in the compas of your teammates.

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The top prize (which is ... nothing!) goes to Dream-=Of-God=-, who came the closest on the second part

Actually, I have mine set to O and when you're Squad Leader, you can hit O and then - if you're playing MOUT McKenna, other maps may vary - any Objective letter, such as: A, B, or C. What that will do is have you as Squad Leader say "Squad, Check your Objectives" and one of the objectives will flash that coordinates with what objective you set the target for.

When the command is executed properly, your team should be heading toward the objective you set for, unless they're too busy getting shot at or too stupid to see the flashing "OBJECTIVES" thing above their F4 menu.

I probably got something wrong or I am forgetting something. Oh well, that's the best I got.

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So what's Peace's answer? Stay tuned, it's coming "soon".

[Peace-=Of-God=-]

Okay, at long last, the correct answer to the questions!

1. The "SetSquadObjective" command is used by the Squad Leader to establish an objective for the squad to achieve. The default key for this is "O", although many players choose to use other less-strategic keys for this command, so that "O" can be used for commands that are used more often; for example, mine is on the single-quote, so that I can use "O" to "TeamSay Oops. :-[".
    To execute the command properly, the Squad Leader must hit the key for the command, then follow that with the key (A, B, C, or D) that correlates to the objective which he wants his squad to achieve. (SIDENOTE: although this is usually done to tell the squad to secure an open or enemy objective, it can also be used to tell the squad to defend an already-secured objective.)

2. Once the Squad Leader has issued the command properly, it will send a radio commo to all living teammates: "Check your objectives!" This will also show in the console as "SquadLeader'sName radioed: Squad, check your objectives!" At the same time, the Objective matching the letter that the Squad Leader pressed will be underlined in the compass display for his team.
    In the rare event that the command is followed properly, the squad will immediately proceed to that objective and either defend it or secure and defend it, as needed, until given further orders; however, this is indeed a rare event. Instead, the Squad Leader's teammates normally ignore the command and continue doing whatever they feel like doing, in violation of the RoE via insubordination to the Staff Sergeant.
    Often when I am Squad Leader, I'll give the order for the squad to take one of the two remaining objectives, while I sneak in and take the other. I estimate that 80-85% of the time in this situation, the squad ignores the order and leaves me "hung out to dry" at the second objective after I take it.
    However, when the command is both issued and followed correctly, the result is usually a great success for the team; even if that round is lost, the teamwork built from following orders together and working toward a common goal reaps great rewards in the long run.

Well, there you have it -- that's "your world, as I see it". I'll unlock the thread for further discussion of this now -- enjoy!

[Herdsman (Dave)]

I always wondered what those guy were babbling about when they say "Squad, Check your objectives!" :tongue: never noticed the compass stuff...

[Dream-=Of-God=-]

Hey I'm the second biggest AA geek here, right next to Jeff. Awesome.

:armyguy2:

[Victory-=Of-God=- Derek]

i often used the command without knowing what it did lol
never noticed the thing in the compass..
thx for the info peace

[Learner-=Of-God=-]

What really bugs me is when the squad doesn't follow the command. I set the objective and hope the squad goes there while i sneak in and secure the other objective. Oh well...