Article Index
Dummies' Guide An essay first written for new players at the time of Steel Beasts' original retail release.
Mechanized Cavalry Troop (1944) Scans from the 1944 edition of the War Dep't Field Manual for Mechanized Cavalry Troops.
TACTICS
Contextualizing the Principles
TECHNIQUES
MOVE
Map Reading An explanation of how terrain features are depicted on topographic maps and how to read grid co-ordinates. Includes a brief practice scenario for download..
Terrain Analysis An explanation of the OCOKA factors of military terrain analysis.
Movement Techniques This article demonstrates the differences between the travelling, travelling overwatch, and bounding overwatch movement techniques. The page contains four small embedded video clips that may require ActiveX download.
SHOOT
Estimating Range A short explanation of how to use the M1A1 GPS reticle to estimate the range of Soviet tanks. Includes a practice scenario.
Engage A Moving Target From M2 Bradley A demonstration of a technique for engaging moving targets with the Bradley 25mm chain gun. Includes a brief video.
Anti-Tank Ammunition Discusses the differences between HEAT and Sabot ammunition.
Battlesight Engagements A brief explanation of how the battlesight range is determined for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
COMMUNICATE
Operations Orders This is a brief explanation of the structure of the five paragraph OPORD that is used as the default template for briefings in Steel Beasts scenarios.
Communications Suggested adaptation of military radio procedures for use in Steel Beasts co-operative on-line play.
PROCEDURES
TASKS