Aiming & leading targets

Ranging a vehicle

No squad leader marker to range from? Use your binoculars, or the built-in rangefinder in your launcher’s scope.

Reading the scope

Every launcher’s scope is different. Learn the one you’re using before you need it.

RPG-7 scope. Red = heavy Tandem, blue = Frag and HEAT. Each rocket type drops differently, so use the right marks.

Carl Gustaf M2 vs M3 MAAWS

The M2 Carl Gustaf has no range markings in its scope. You change the range setting like on a sniper rifle, unlike the M3 MAAWS.

Hitting moving vehicles

1Use the hold marks

The marks in your scope show how far to lead a moving vehicle.

2Use terrain marks

Pick a building, tree or rock you can find every game. Over time, your past shots from that spot tell you exactly where to hold.

3Know your launcher

Every launcher has a slightly different rocket speed, which changes how far you have to lead.

4Practise

Play AT a lot. With experience you get a feel for how much to lead at different speeds and ranges.

Habits that save rockets

✓Do

• Save your stamina before a vehicle fight. Aiming without stamina is hard and can cost you the shot.
• Shoot from a kneeling or standing position in risky engagements.
• Only shoot at a helicopter when it’s stationary (resupplying a FOB) or landing.

✕Don't

• Go for hero shots: long-range rockets at moving vehicles waste ammo and give away your position.
• Shoot at flying helicopters. It rarely works, costs a lot of ammo and exposes you.
• Lie down in a risky fight. The prone animation is slow, and every movement knocks you out of your scope.