America's Army/Timing tips for Close Quarters situations: Difference between revisions

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Quickly set your mode to single-shot and open fire.
Quickly set your mode to single-shot and open fire.


== Beating a SAW during a close encounter ==
== SAWs during a close encounter ==
The SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) is probably one of the least effective weapons in the game unless used properly. Many people do not use it properly and this is why this next tactic works much of the time.
The SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) is probably one of the least effective weapons in the game unless used properly. Many people do not use it properly and this is why this next tactic works much of the time.


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All you have to do when fighting a SAW is crouch and shoot in bursts or auto at the OPFOR's stomach. Unless he can jerk it down pretty fast and keep it there, he is not going to kill you. In fact, if you drop down soon enough and start shooting at the right time you can kill the [TOS Violation] and never get a scratch all because he'll shoot right over your head.
All you have to do when fighting a SAW is crouch and shoot in bursts or auto at the OPFOR's stomach. Unless he can jerk it down pretty fast and keep it there, he is not going to kill you. In fact, if you drop down soon enough and start shooting at the right time you can kill the [TOS Violation] and never get a scratch all because he'll shoot right over your head.
If you're the one holding the SAW, fire in bursts to adjust your aim properly.


== Suppressing enemies with friendlies (AKA leapfrogging) ==
== Suppressing enemies with friendlies (AKA leapfrogging) ==
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