44Close Combat
To issue a Defend command
1Point at the team you want to order to defend its present position or click the team to select it.
When you select a team, the View Area displays blue boxes around each member of the team; a circle is always displayed around squad leaders (or higher), even when the team is not selected. Once the team has found a target and opens fire, the defense marker switches to the enemy they are shooting at. The Team monitor displays a blue box around the selected team, and the Soldier monitor displays the names of the soldiers in the team.
2Click and hold down the mouse button. The Command menu appears.
3While you hold down the mouse button, drag toward you to choose Defend from the Command menu, and then release the mouse button.
This displays a blue circle over the team, which represents its scan arc.
4Set the width and direction of the defend scan arc.
Moving the cursor toward the center of circle widens the scan arc; moving the cursor toward the edge of circle narrows the scan arc. Moving the cursor around the circle aims the scan arc in the direction you want.
5Click to set the scan arc and place a defense marker.
Issuing a Hide Command
You issue a Hide command when you want a team to take cover in a safe position and keep their heads down. When you issue a Hide command, the View Area displays a hide marker on the team, indicating that it’s looking for the best nearby hiding place. Once a team finds suitable cover, it stays there until you issue another order. Hidden teams will fire on enemies that come within 30 meters of their hiding place.
To issue a Hide command
1Point at the team you want to hide or click the team to select it.
When you select a team, the View Area displays blue boxes around each member of the team; a circle is always displayed around squad leaders (or higher), even when the team is not selected. The Team monitor displays a blue box around the selected team, and the Soldier monitor displays the names of the soldiers in the team.
2Click and hold down the mouse button. The Command menu appears.
3While you hold down the mouse button, drag toward you to choose Hide from the Command menu, and then release the mouse button.
The team moves to the nearest cover and hides.
