US Army 2009 Units

[Binkowski]

Here's something that some of you may have been following for awhile. Well here it is, the first public beta release of my US Army Units for ArmA2. I have tried my hardest to replicate what we actually wear in the field, using my uniform and battle rattle as a reference.

http://binkowski.armaholic.eu/Images/Photography/USArmy/acu_grens_s.jpg (http://binkowski.armaholic.eu/Images/Photography/USArmy/acu_grens.jpg)

http://binkowski.armaholic.eu/Images/Photography/USArmy/acu_prisoners_s.jpg (http://binkowski.armaholic.eu/Images/Photography/USArmy/acu_prisoners.jpg)

http://binkowski.armaholic.eu/Images/Photography/USArmy/acu_stop_s.jpg (http://binkowski.armaholic.eu/Images/Photography/USArmy/acu_stop.jpg)

http://binkowski.armaholic.eu/Images/Photography/USArmy/acu_team_s.jpg (http://binkowski.armaholic.eu/Images/Photography/USArmy/acu_team.jpg)

http://binkowski.armaholic.eu/Images/Photography/USArmy/acu_tl_s.jpg (http://binkowski.armaholic.eu/Images/Photography/USArmy/acu_tl.jpg)

Currently, this is my first public beta release for ArmA2. So, naturally, these are not bug free, there may be bugs that I have not noticed and if you do notice them, feel free to inform me. Eventually down the road when I have more time I will increase the quality etc etc. This is more of a, preview, of what's to come in the future.

Yes this addon is signed for multiplayer.

Yes the Server Key is included.

Mirrors appreciated!

To anyone who mirrors this, please update the images with the larger images that are provided. Thank you.

W0lle kindly took the time to make a mission for you to test these with, it is very well made and I recommend trying it out! All credit goes to W0lle.

No, this Addon is not perfect and has it's bugs. For example, not all of my RVMATS are using the new ArmA2 RVMATS, notice I said "not all", most of them do, a few do not. Just be aware.

Change Log:

1.7 (10-31-09 (Beta Patch 1.7)
- All normal map issues have been fixed.
- Added the vilas weapons pack back in.
- Finally fixed the goggle issue.
- All problems with the vilas pack is now fixed.
- Fixed some of the back pack issues.
- Added more editor groups.

1.6 (10-21-09 (Beta Patch 1.6)
- Added new backpacks.
- Fixed some normal mapping issues.
- Fixed config issues.
- Added more units thanks to W0lle.
- Removed the old weapon pack.

1.5 (10-09-09 (Beta Patch 1.5)
- Added new weapon pack (courtesy of vilas)
- Added new units (Engineers, Snipers, AA soldier)
- Fixed some config issues (thanks W0lle!)

1.4 (10-05-09 (Beta Patch 1.4)
- Fixed the "Nohq" error on Crewman
- Added custom weapon pack

1.3 (09-21-09 (Beta Patch 1.3)
- Fixed texture issues
- Added more units (Officer, Breach)
- Fixed some section issues
- Found a fix for the "blurry" textures. Run your game with high / very high texture quality
- Fixed RVMAT issues
- Added clan support, clan logo's will now appear on the right arm, where a normal patch would appear

1.2 (09-5-09 (Beta Patch 1.2)
- Fixed some texture issues
- New ArmA2 heads models (Yes, your prayers have been answered.)
- Added goggles to AR and Machinegunner models
- Added more units (Crewman, Machinegunner, Rifleman (FGM148))
- Fixed the handbugs on all units
- Added one working group (more to come)
- Fixed the ACH straps

1.1 (08-31-09 (Beta Patch 1.1)
- Made each texture uniform
- Decreased the "sharpened" look on the textures.
- Remove the rifleman hand bug
- Attempted at adding groups, need assistance. Please contact me with help if you are kind enough to help.
- Added it's own faction under "US Army \ US Infantry 09'"

1.0 (08-30-09) (Beta release)
- First public beta release

Credits:

CameronMcDonald - For the textures and allowing me to heavily modify it, thank you!

Vilas - Yeah, see those weapons? His work.

Christian1987 - For letting me use his handgrip model (For M16A4SDM)

Jonny - For letting me use his superb models.

DaSquade - For letting me use his ACH Straps for the helmet.

ardvarkdb - For letting me some of his models from his SF Units

Demon Cleaner - For generously writing a replacement pack!

W0lle - For helping me with Config stuff.

Special Thanks:

AnimalMother - Testing
Jake - Testing
W0lle - Testing Support
Evans - Testing & Support
Bryson - Testing
Bigstone - Support
The Community - Feedback
The 20th SFG (www.20thsfg.com)

If I missed anyone let me know, my apologies.

Download Links:

US Army '09 (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7165) (v1.7) (ArmAholic)

US Army Missions (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7524r) (v1.0) (ArmAholic) By W0lle

US Army '09 Replacements (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7223) (v1.2) (ArmAholic)

Enjoy, and let's give the US Army a nice welcome into Chernarus.

[TheHandsy]

Good job, downloading right now.
Also, I don't know much on the US Army's camos, but do they also wear that camo in woodland areas as well as sandy areas? (Generally asking this and not trying to bash on your work in a snidey way)

[Binkowski]

Yes we wear the ACU's, it's a universal camo we wear in all environments.

[Fudgeblood]

I almost jizzed my pants, thanks heaps for this mod!

[{G&L}ACF{SCOTDG}]

Thanks downloading now I liked your units in Arma 1 i love the ACU as well

[alext223]

Wicked! Thank you! I'm sure we'll find a good use for them.

[Rellikki]

They're very nice looking units. Do we even need Operation Arrowhead anymore? :p

[Blueteamguy]

Pmed foxhound ;)

[Sakura_Chan]

Very nice! ;)

[Gringo85]

Just what we needed, I couldnt find any ACU camo out there for ArmA II, and you just gave us that, I'm downloading it and will test right away, much appraciated. Thanks.

[Manzilla]

Fantastic. Thanks binkowski!

[Foxhound]

Thanks for informing us about the release :cool:


Release frontpaged at the Armaholic homepage (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7166).


http://www.armaholic.com/datas/users/3-animation.png (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7165)
US Army '09 (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7165)

[Binkowski]

Thanks for the feedback and mirrors! Much appreciated. I have edited my first post to include the ArmAHolic mirror.

[Stiltman]

I dont know if its just me... but the Marksman, for me didn't have any magazines for the M9 pistol..

otherwise i have to say really nice work.. and its going to be nice to play with this. :D

[Gringo85]

Not working here, maybe im doing something wrong, I put it in my addon folder that I made, i called it @<hidden> and inside i put the two files needed, inside AddOn folder of course, when i join a multiplayer match all the players still are with the Marine uniform, am i missing something?

Note: Also do we have to add "beta" to the shortcut when we are running the beta with the rest of the addons? I've a lot of different stories.

[Binkowski]

Not working here, maybe im doing something wrong, I put it in my addon folder that I made, i called it @<hidden> and inside i put the two files needed, inside AddOn folder of course, when i join a multiplayer match all the players still are with the Marine uniform, am i missing something?

Note: Also do we have to add "beta" to the shortcut when we are running the beta with the rest of the addons? I've a lot of different stories.

I do not have a replacement pack made for the units yet. That will come in the next release. For now, you will only be able to use them in your missions unfortunately. I may actually write the replacement pack tonight and get it out to you guys. Until then, check them out in the editor.

[TheHandsy]

While playing as the fireteam leader, if you look down in first-person you'll notice that your right leg looks a little.. stretched. Although it doesn't happen in third-person. That may be something to do with the RVT thingy that you mentioned.

[Gringo85]

I do not have a replacement pack made for the units yet. That will come in the next release. For now, you will only be able to use them in your missions unfortunately. I may actually write the replacement pack tonight and get it out to you guys. Until then, check them out in the editor.

Ohh thats why, well thats good enough, thanks for your efforts to get the replacement out. Thank for everything.

EDIT: It worked, it looks awesome, nice work, now just waiting for the replacement lol ;)

[Miller]

Great, thanks Binkowski :smile_o:

ArmA2Base.de Mirror:

US Army 2009 Units by Binkowski (http://arma2base.de/include.php?path=download&contentid=714)

Kind regards
Miller

[Pauliesss]

Great work, guess I will probably stop work on my ACU units...

[Binkowski]

Great work, guess I will probably stop work on my ACU units...

No need to stop work on your project, by all means continue! I replied to your PM you sent me this morning by the way, sorry for the delay.

[GD Mast]

Most excellent... downloading now. :cool:

[W0lle]

I have only one (little) complaint besides that they are under USMC: The textures are a bit... weird. As if somone (ab)used the sharpen filter in Photoshop. ;)

No big thing but something you can clearly see if you are close to them.

[thales100]

Downloading as i type, thanks Binkowski. :)

[Binkowski]

I have only one (little) complaint besides that they are under USMC: The textures are a bit... weird. As if somone (ab)used the sharpen filter in Photoshop. ;)

No big thing but something you can clearly see if you are close to them.

Yeah I used the sharpen filter in PS because, before I used the sharpen filter, the textures appeared blurry, to the point where you couldn't even see the pattern, it just looked like one big blur. Until I figure that out I'll have to use the sharpen filter unfortunately.

[AnimalMother92]

glad to see these guys out in the wild! epic stuff, just what arma 2 needed.
thanks for the Special Thanks :yay::yay:

[Binkowski]

No problem AnimalMother. I added on the front page the 'official' demo mission for my units, kindly donated by W0lle. Check it out!

[Cole]

aaaaaweeeesooomeeeee. Great job there, Binkowski!

Now excuse me, I'll go have hours of fun in the editor with your units :bigsmile:

[Clawhammer]

Thank you for this Great Units again :-)
Since ArmA2 was released i waited for your Units and now they are back 8-)

[RobertHammer]

Binkowski very nice job :cool:

The textures are a bit... weird. As if somone (ab)used the sharpen filter in Photoshop.

No big thing but something you can clearly see if you are close to them.

Yea i see that too , much sharpened :p

[Mr_Centipede]

The units kinda looked bluish from afar. Is it my perhaps my monitor or I'm getting colour blind :p

Either way no problems so far... good job

[Yac]

Nice job Binkowski :)

[Halochief89]

Finally the good ol units I used to use all the time in arma 1. One question though, will future versions have the new arma 2 face model so they can blink, mouth moves and have the famous mouth open eyes closed death face? since the original arma 1 faces are stiff and can't even blink now.

Or will you need more MLODs and such for the new faces.

[Clawhammer]

Finally the good ol units I used to use all the time in arma 1. One question though, will future versions have the new arma 2 face model so they can blink, mouth moves and have the famous mouth open eyes closed death face? since the original arma 1 faces are stiff and can't even blink now.

Or will you need more MLODs and such for the new faces.

I belive it is possible to copy the Heads and Hands to these Units from the BI Character Example Model to have this feature.

[Smuke]

Great Work,

Downloading

[Binkowski]

Finally the good ol units I used to use all the time in arma 1. One question though, will future versions have the new arma 2 face model so they can blink, mouth moves and have the famous mouth open eyes closed death face? since the original arma 1 faces are stiff and can't even blink now.

Or will you need more MLODs and such for the new faces.

MLOD's are out, just didn't have time to replace every head on every unit. Will do that in future updates.

[Cole]

Rifleman 2 has a yellow glove partially visible inside his right hand.
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/2666/arma22009083114545124.th.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/arma22009083114545124.jpg/)

edit:
Also, could you please place your units under BLUFOR - US Army - Men '09 for the next release and add a group (F2) with them, too? :)

[Black1ron]

Binkowski, if you look on the last pic you posted there's a little white edging to the characters.

[STALKERGB]

Binkowski, if you look on the last pic you posted there's a little white edging to the characters.

The white edging is part of the game AFAIK, Binkowski isnt the only one to get it, try it with the marines and see what happens (have smoke or some such in the background).

Nice work on these! Will DL later (if my internet will let me lol), have you tried to get the new heads on? I had a quick look and it seems to be alot more than the simple copy/paste i was hoping for :)

Oh and if you want help with getting your guys under US Army just PM me.

[HELLFREEZA]

Damn! beautiful units u made there. :)

are u going to make a replacement addon for standard Marpat units?

[Alpha9]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb2wf2p_JpE

[Binkowski]

Sweet video Alpha, thanks for posting that Cole. I'll fix that as soon as I can and get it out to you guys with the replacement pack and getting them under US Army, as well as adding groups. I've got my work cut out for me in this next patch :D.

[HELLFREEZA]

nice little video, but i dont see much of the US Army 09 units? :confused:

[Himmelsfeuer]

lol yepp.Atleast playing sometimes in 3hird person would make some sense..nvm great Units!

[Alpha9]

:) playing wasnt purpose for video but found my self recording, the guys of army are nice i like them especialy when play with desert humvees, if possible will post another video for that

[Binkowski]

Check the front page for the newest version of my units!

[Cougar]

I love the units. Nice work!

[Binkowski]

US Army 2009 Units (http://www.filefront.com/14440943/BINK_USArmy09_V1.1.7z) (v.1.1) (FileFront)

Excuse me, to anyone who downloaded what I had posted earlier, I uploaded the wrong file, stupid me! Here is the new update V1.1 link is also on the front page, mirrors appreciated!

[Fudgeblood]

Excuse me, to anyone who downloaded what I had posted earlier, I uploaded the wrong file, stupid me! I thought there was something wrong when it saved as v1.0, thanks for the uploads! :)

[AnimalMother92]

awesome work Binkowski! :icon_dj:

[Christian.1987]

I've been waiting for something like that. Just a Very Vary Good Addon Binkowski. Keep it up. ;)

[Pauliesss]

Thanks again, precise work! ;)

[Christian.1987]

Binkowski in to Version 1.1 hav this Units a Hand Bug.

See Screenshot.

http://www.bilderkiste.org/show/original/8ca67696aafab9a1dce29659b0a68b26/1.jpg

[HELLFREEZA]

maybe a stupid question, but do these units have ArmA1 faces?

[Binkowski]

maybe a stupid question, but do these units have ArmA1 faces?

At the moment. Yes. Next release get the new faces and heads etc.

[HELLFREEZA]

great news! Are you going to create a replacement config for this units? i think ACU uniforms look much better than marpat. ;)

[Binkowski]

great news! Are you going to create a replacement config for this units? i think ACU uniforms look much better than marpat. ;)

Check the front page! The replacement pack was NOT made by me, it was made entirely by Demon Cleaner. All credit is his on that! Mirrors appreciated by the way. Also, I have the new heads & faces from ArmA2, next patch will have these. Not sure when that will be. Stay tuned!

[Fudgeblood]

Can't wait for the new version, this mod is amazing.

[Demon Cleaner]

Check the front page! The replacement pack was NOT made by me, it was made entirely by Demon Cleaner. All credit is his on that! Mirrors appreciated by the way. Also, I have the new heads & faces from ArmA2, next patch will have these. Not sure when that will be. Stay tuned!

Yeah and in this case also takes the blame for making them talk russian ...
Sorry for that, fixed version sent to Binkowski. Should be available shortly.

Cheers !

DC

[Halochief89]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPYkOmBvap0


Heres a video of your units :D

[nikita320106]

first thanx alot for you hard job)
well long awaiting addon)

1q
is shadows on model preconfigured by models.cfg or something???
ingame yours units shows all shadows on all models parts// to much//
is this can be reduced???

[Clawhammer]

first thanx alot for you hard job)
well long awaiting addon)

1q
is shadows on model preconfigured by models.cfg or something???
ingame yours units shows all shadows on all models parts// to much//
is this can be reduced???

No, when you build up your addon you create a secound low poly model (LOD) from wich arma2 calculate the shodow.

[Yakavetta]

Great addon Binkowski! They look sharp!

[nikita320106]

Binkowski
whether probably to reduce shadow effect a little??

[STALKERGB]

Binkowski
whether probably to reduce shadow effect a little??

The shadow is generated from the Shadow LODs on the model, in this you AFAIK cant change the intensity of the shadow itself.

Do you mean the shading on the model or the casting of the shadow onto the ground?

[nikita320106]

Do you mean the shading on the model or the casting of the shadow?
......... sorry ma engliz)
I spoke about shadow on model// not about shadows on ground//
I think it will be easier understand me if I shall do some screens))

I undestand I cant't change any models parts// then it's like next release' feature request))

screens later) sorry)

[STALKERGB]

......... sorry ma engliz)
I spoke about shadow on model// not about shadows on ground//
I think it will be easier understand me if I shall do some screens))

I undestand I cant't change any models parts// then it's like next release' feature request))

screens later) sorry)

ah ok, i think then, that will be more to do with the RVMAT files and shaders then but by all means post some pics :)

[Binkowski]

Yeah I'll try to do that on the next release. Fixing the RVMATS is one of my biggest issues right now. I'll make sure to get that done! As well as fix the handbug on the AR, adding the new ArmA2 heads (already done). Not sure when I'll release this new update though.

[TimeDeatH]

The thing is, I think BIS had a reason for using multicam: http://www.defensetech.org/archives/004919.html . Great mod though, if they do change the camo though, it will be like looking in the past.

[suhsjake]

We are in no way shifting to Multicam pattern for the main stream US Army. Rangers and SpecOps have the choice of buying Multicam for deployment. Even if Congress decided to order the switch, we just don't have the money to do it and it takes time to switch. In the future (like 4+ years out), we will be switching camo pattern, that is true, becuase ARPAT doesn't work anywhere and it was a flop, but the Army has too much invested in ARPAT equipment.

[TimeDeatH]

We are in no way shifting to Multicam pattern for the main stream US Army. Rangers and SpecOps have the choice of buying Multicam for deployment. Even if Congress decided to order the switch, we just don't have the money to do it and it takes time to switch. In the future (like 4+ years out), we will be switching camo pattern, that is true, becuase ARPAT doesn't work anywhere and it was a flop, but the Army has too much invested in Multicam.

:oh: Oh, I see.

[Binkowski]

Also, I'm not a fan of multicam (God forbid.) but, that's just me. It'll take awhile for me to get used to this new pattern, I MAY make my rangers in multicam, but I am doubtful. I'm not even sure if I will continue with them.

[Radioactive]

Are the units supposed to have gloves? Because none of mine are wearing any sort of hand protection.

[Binkowski]

Are the units supposed to have gloves? Because none of mine are wearing any sort of hand protection.

No they are not. I removed all the gloves and replaced them with the new ArmA2 hands, however on the Automatic Rifleman there is a known handbug if you look at his hands in first person. This has been fixed and will be released soon.

[Raj]

Nice units..Binkowski...they are awesome...had been waiting for those//:yay::yay:

can you please change the backpacks of the gunner and the medic with the those of arma2 please...in your next release coz arma1 backpacks are really null..

thks.

[Pauliesss]

can you please change the backpacks of the gunner and the medic with the those of arma2 please...in your next release coz arma1 backpacks are really null..I would like to see this too, if possible, thanks. :)

[suhsjake]

Except the Army and the Marines use two different style rucksacks and assault bags, therefore unrealistic. But hey its up to Bink.

[Pauliesss]

Except the Army and the Marines use two different style rucksacks and assault bags, therefore unrealistic. But hey its up to Bink.But ArmA2 backpacks looks better..:p

[Binkowski]

I'll ponder on that thought for awhile. I like my addons to be as realistic as possible, and would hate to see a US Army soldier wearing a USMC ruck, it just doesn't match. Anyway, I'll keep that in mind for the next release.

[stilpu]

Can the blinking and lip sync be added? Great job otherwise, they're really nice.

[Binkowski]

Can the blinking and lip sync be added? Great job otherwise, they're really nice.

Yes, this has been added. It's just the new head models with ArmA2, they will be here in the next release, just be patient!

[AnimalMother92]

Yes, this has been added. It's just the new head models with ArmA2, they will be here in the next release, just be patient!

sick. i think this may have been mentioned before, but are you planning any units with goggles on their faces (if theres a way to override the user's glasses choice perhaps?)

[Raj]

Binkowski
I'll ponder on that thought for awhile. I like my addons to be as realistic as possible, and would hate to see a US Army soldier wearing a USMC ruck, it just doesn't match. Anyway, I'll keep that in mind for the next release



arma 1 backpacks are not realistic :D:D:D...it would be great if you can do something about it...thks...:yay:

[Binkowski]

We'll see. Expect a new patch this weekend.

[Binkowski]

Patch 1.2 is here, check the frontpage for more information!

[Manzilla]

You rock Binkowski. Love these units. As always.

[1in1class]

Vary nice units. Keep up that good work, iv been looking at there helmets and they look vary different then the USMC vanilla BIS ones. They are much tighter like an bowl and kind of like an brit helmet in front just looks weird. Patch on the right arm the velcro one sages down to far it should be less saggy. CameronMcDonald made some vary good units vary well made the upper body armor was just awsome could get some tips on them about patch and upper armor for your units.

[STALKERGB]

Vary nice units. Keep up that good work, iv been looking at there helmets and they look vary different then the USMC vanilla BIS ones. They are much tighter like an bowl and kind of like an brit helmet in front just looks weird. Patch on the right arm the velcro one sages down to far it should be less saggy. CameronMcDonald made some vary good units vary well made the upper body armor was just awsome could get some tips on them about patch and upper armor for your units.

The helmets look different because they are :) USMC use the Lightweight helmet (almost visually the same as the old PASGT) but the US Army uses the ACH which is much smaller.

I think Binkowski did use Cameron McDonald's textures too.

[1in1class]

The helmets look different because they are :) USMC use the Lightweight helmet (almost visually the same as the old PASGT) but the US Army uses the ACH which is much smaller.

I think Binkowski did use Cameron McDonald's textures too.

Yes you are right about the helmets the army use the MICH and ACH helmets mainly the ACH kinda got use to them PASGT ones:biggrin_o: but there is no Cameron McDonld's uppper body armor so i dont know if Binkowski is useing CM textures, i dont see any upper body armor nor the velcro patch of CM textures talking about the interceptor body armor its in two parts deltoid wich is upper arm and axillary the under arm of the armor. Here is an link with more info. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/interceptor.htm

[Binkowski]

I use the IOTV / IBA system. Not just IBA, we also wear the IOTV although it isn't as common as the IBA.

[1in1class]

Think maybe would could see some in IBA. Mostly used in US Army this day in age.

[Binkowski]

I know this, I wear the IBA, although I'd prefer to use the IOTV, but the thing is. The IOTV is given to troops in Afghanistan. (Some, not all) SO not every single troop uses the IBA. Also, my units have a mix and variety.

[AnimalMother92]

great update! loving the goggles :D

you know what would be sweet? this...

http://www.minnpost.com/client_files/alternate_images/1457/mp_main_wide_SpcJoeGrabrick.jpg

a door gunner class!

[Cole]

AnimalMother92 I totally agree, that'd be awesome! But I think modelling and texturing that single unit would take the same time as doing whole US Army 2009 over again from scratch.

[Prittstick]

The textures are quite good, but the sample mission is completly awful, don't even bother trying it.

[Binkowski]

The textures are quite good, but the sample mission is completly awful, don't even bother trying it.

Try the SP_BlueOctoberv1 in my Nostalgia pack, W0lle did a good job on the current CO16 mission. Anyway, YES AnimalMother I would LOVE to do that, but like Cole said, it would be like re-doing everything but you know, I'm always up for a challenge.

[Clawhammer]

Hi Binkowski thanks for a new Version :-)
Your addon is getting better every day :yay:

I have an ask about the googles of the Automatic Machingunner, @<hidden> me they are shiney, so shiney that when the MGGunner stand in the Shadow you see the googles in 100km away, can you reduce this or is it a grafical bug by my Graficcard

Here an Picture of what i mean:

http://s2.imgimg.de/thumbs/Unbenannt42fdf4b4JPG.jpg (http://www.imgimg.de/bild_Unbenannt42fdf4b4JPG.jpg.html)

Maybe you can make it more transparent or less shiney would be awesome :)

[Binkowski]

@<hidden>

No it's not a graphical bug, It must be something to do with my old sklo-pass.rvmat file, I'll try to fix this for next version! Thank you for reporting it!

[Kolt]

edit.

[Binkowski]

edit.

Just a question...what what the point of this post?

[Callsign]

I think he meant to write something then deleted it, so edited it out.

[Pauliesss]

Also try to look on backpack please, its too shiny when you are in shadow.

[STALKERGB]

While everyone is on the backpacks....

As with in ARMA 1 the backpacks appear to "wobble" when the player runs whereas if you look at the ARMA 2 backpacks the dont (move as a whole).

Hopefully that makes sense but if you want to get it like the ARMA 2 ones remove ALL the selections for the backpack and add it only to Spine2 (add the part of the strap that is attatched to the backpack too).

If that needs more explaining just say :)

Matt

[Binkowski]

Thanks for the information, I will fix them by the next release!

[W0lle]

The textures are quite good, but the sample mission is completly awful, don't even bother trying it.

I'm looking forward to play one of your missions asap.

[Binkowski]

Thanks Matt, I just updated my LODs and am going to test them and see what the result is, I've also updated the RVMATS, however I'm still needing some help with texturing. If anyone wants to help, please PM me!

[RUDOLF]

Perfect, and very nice US army in the lastest style of uniform! Only wish is whether you could add some officers in next patch? Such as lieutant, Junior Lieutant or captain and won't be difficult to do that I think. By way, have you changed ARMA1 hands to ARMA2 from BIS example models? I also tried to do that for some personal models but got a very serious problem after copying ARAM2 hands and pasting them on ARMA1. You could only see your foot after such alteration. Maybe you could give some suggestions to fix such issue?

[Binkowski]

Perfect, and very nice US army in the lastest style of uniform! Only wish is whether you could add some officers in next patch? Such as lieutant, Junior Lieutant or captain and won't be difficult to do that I think. By way, have you changed ARMA1 hands to ARMA2 from BIS example models? I also tried to do that for some personal models but got a very serious problem after copying ARAM2 hands and pasting them on ARMA1. You could only see your foot after such alteration. Maybe you could give some suggestions to fix such issue?

Thank you, yes I do plan on adding officers into the next release, probably platoon and company commanders (2LT, 1LT, CPT) also, yes I have changed the hands to the current ArmA2 models, no problems here on my end. Make sure you have everything correct, and you path the RVMATS and textures correctly.

[AnimalMother92]

hey Binkowski, perhaps you could talk to Schnapsdrosel in regards to that door gunner unit. I know that he has done a pilot's visor and mask for his Mercs addon:

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=80944 (see the 2nd pic)

With a bit of tweaking of the mask (removing hose etc) you could probably create that unit (I'm no expert in this matter). I guess I was just thinking that combining his pilot head and your ACU body would be pretty damn sweet. :)

[DaSquade]

Don't confuse the fighter pilot helmet (HGU-XXX) with the HGU-56P ;) . But i'm sure Binkowski has an eye for detail so i'm not afraid.
Anyway, Binkowski in case you are up for an Air Warrior type of pilot/crew, please contact me. I have a helmet that needs a body :p .
PS: Skyped you some other reference material yesterday regarding an alternative pants and knee/arm pads. Not sure if you received it...

[Binkowski]

Thanks DaSquade, I messaged you on Skype, just waiting for you to get back!

[Manzilla]

I'm not sure if any else has noticed this but I've been getting a ton of CTD's while playing Blue October, which is a damn fun mission by the way. The game just crashes but there's no errors after the CTD. But when I open up the .rpt file I have an "out of memory" error. This is quite odd for me because I just don't ever see this error during my A2 time. It ain't my system cause is well past any recommendations and until I played this mission and DL'd the newest ACU version, had not had any problems.

I'm not sure if it has to do with this AddOn or mission specific or something else entirely but I wanted to bring this up. I encounter this CTD every few minutes during the mission and just before it happens I get a slow down in the game.

Another thing I've recently noticed is some textures going away or loading very slowly on certain team members during this mission. I'm using the most current beta build but it also happens on v1.03.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Besides this I'm diggin' having the Army in A2 but don't tell anyone. Great job Binkowski and thanks to Wolle for the mission. Not sure what that guy was talking about, it's pretty damn fun.

[AnimalMother92]

I'm not sure if any else has noticed this but I've been getting a ton of CTD's while playing Blue October, which is a damn fun mission by the way. The game just crashes but there's no errors after the CTD. But when I open up the .rpt file I have an "out of memory" error. This is quite odd for me because I just don't ever see this error during my A2 time. It ain't my system cause is well past any recommendations and until I played this mission and DL'd the newest ACU version, had not had any problems.

I'm not sure if it has to do with this AddOn or mission specific or something else entirely but I wanted to bring this up. I encounter this CTD every few minutes during the mission and just before it happens I get a slow down in the game.

Another thing I've recently noticed is some textures going away or loading very slowly on certain team members during this mission. I'm using the most current beta build but it also happens on v1.03.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Besides this I'm diggin' having the Army in A2 but don't tell anyone. Great job Binkowski and thanks to Wolle for the mission. Not sure what that guy was talking about, it's pretty damn fun.

yup i got the same thing. got thru the awesome intro, loaded up in the humvees and made it about 2 minutes then everything dropped to 5fps and i CTD'd.

[Binkowski]

Hmm...I'll check that out and see what's the problem. I'll release an updated version as soon as possible.

[Manzilla]

Thanks. I just played a few other missions and there's no problems with A2 at all. They were really large missions too.

Even with CTD's I've still been playing the mission and it's a damn good one.

[Binkowski]

Yeah Manzilla, the textures do appear blurry / slow to load. I'm not sure what's causing this....I need to look into it.

[Black1ron]

Binkowski, you ever gonna release those Rangers? I wanna use them in a joint ops with these units.

[Binkowski]

Binkowski, you ever gonna release those Rangers? I wanna use them in a joint ops with these units.

Rangers are still WIP as well as some Army Special Forces, not sure when they'll be done. I'll keep you posted.

[RUDOLF]

I think you're in service in the army currently? In that case, we could be sure you are bring us the most realistic stuff of US Army, just like what you've released. Really well done!

[AnimalMother92]

Rangers are still WIP as well as some Army Special Forces, not sure when they'll be done. I'll keep you posted.

awesome news!

[Binkowski]

I think you're in service in the army currently? In that case, we could be sure you are bring us the most realistic stuff of US Army, just like what you've released. Really well done!

Yes I currently am in service. I'm trying to bring you the latest gear. I'll include more in the next update, I'll be sure to keep you posted!

[ChemicalJaguar]

Probably the stupidest question... with this Mod I can play singleplayer campaign as US Army? I mean not just for the mission edition right?

[froggyluv]

Probably the stupidest question... with this Mod I can play singleplayer campaign as US Army? I mean not just for the mission edition right?

The replacement pack version will do as you request.

[ffur2007slx2_5]

It's nice.

[ChemicalJaguar]

The replacement pack version will do as you request.

Do I need to download from all 3 links or just the replacement pack?

[froggyluv]

Erhm, looks like it's 2 links and the third is a demo mission so no, just 2. You'll need the actual large file that contain the units and then the replacement file which will tell Arma2 to replace the default units.

[Cescollino]

if is possible to add shoulder protections and new backpacks on next update it would be awensome:bounce3: .... and add radio operator and breacher but these last two only in my dreams maybe:icon6:

[Binkowski]

if is possible to add shoulder protections and new backpacks on next update it would be awensome:bounce3: .... and add radio operator and breacher but these last two only in my dreams maybe:icon6:

DAPS may come in the next release, as well as even more classes and groups! Thanks for the request, it has been noted.

[RUDOLF]

When you fight against those terrorists, what supporting vehicles you really use in those actual actions generally? I think you won't take Bradley AFV as such things? Now in game, I just give your soldiers Hamma cars to make such operations.

[suhsjake]

Depends where you are fighting at: In Iraq, HMMWVs, MRAPs, Bradleys, Strykers, Abrams are very common in support operations. In Afghanistan, the roads that can support heavy vehicles are few and helicopters are more commonly used along with HMMWVs and foot movements.

[Cescollino]

DAPS may come in the next release, as well as even more classes and groups! Thanks for the request, it has been noted.

thanks for the fast answer:bounce3: waiting for see what will comes out in next release:D

[Binkowski]

Just an update, expect a release today, or Monday. I have drill this weekend so no progress will be made on Saturday or Sunday. But here is just a teaser of the changes.

-Uniformed Textures
-Added Clan Support (Clan Patch will appear where the patch appears in real life)
-New units including radiomen, demolitions, etc. just to name a few.

Stay tuned!

[{G&L}ACF{SCOTDG}]

cant wait :yay:

[AnimalMother92]

sweet! more classes are always nice.

i'm working on a single player mission using your units that i might release soon ;)

[1in1class]

Ya more classes are vary much well met, are there any tank crew in the making or chopper pilots?

[suhsjake]

The actual term for Radiomen is Radio Telephone Operator (RTO or ROTELO). Very nice work Bink.

[RUDOLF]

Great, you always have a surprise to us from time to time! But be careful to get a drill and really important in the future fight. Just like in games, oh, too bloody...

[Binkowski]

Thanks guys, I'm just going to post this up before I leave. I have made good progress, textures now are looking good (still haven't fixed the puzzling blur problem) Expect a release some time next week / weekend.

[RobertHammer]

Binkowski where you getting that puzzling blur? in buldozer or ingame or both?

[Binkowski]

Binkowski where you getting that puzzling blur? in buldozer or ingame or both?

I get this problem in both buldozer and in game, I sort of found a fix for it. But it's not the best. Also, thanks for finding the fix for the 'Old Style Material Flags' problem. Expect a new update today or tomorrow!

[Halochief89]

The units are amazing but they face a bug that was very present in arma 1 version of cameron mcdonald's original ones. At a certain distance the units grow a weird stem off their legs into the ground that follows them. I don't expect you to fix that since its been there in all spin offs of Cameron's Us army 1st infantry units of arma 1.

[Binkowski]

The units are amazing but they face a bug that was very present in arma 1 version of cameron mcdonald's original ones. At a certain distance the units grow a weird stem off their legs into the ground that follows them. I don't expect you to fix that since its been there in all spin offs of Cameron's Us army 1st infantry units of arma 1.

I'll look into it and see if I can find a fix. Anyway, new release and update should come soon with some new units, bug fixes, etc.

[suhsjake]

Hey Bink, the Army might be getting new helmets capable of stopping 7.62mm rounds and its made out of plastic:

Army Times Article (http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/08/army_helmets_083109w/)

[Binkowski]

Hey Bink, the Army might be getting new helmets capable of stopping 7.62mm rounds and its made out of plastic:

Army Times Article (http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/08/army_helmets_083109w/)

Anyone willing to model one for me?

[echo1]

There's even talk of scrapping the current ACU camo. Contenders include Multicam, and a MARPAT-esque updated version (http://soldiersystems.net/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/09-14-2009-ucp-delta-edit.jpg) of the current camo.

[Cescollino]

Anyone willing to model one for me?

could be converted in arma 2 the old acu helmet of jonny special forces.. i think its similar to new helmets.. just an idea:D

[Binkowski]

could be converted in arma 2 the old acu helmet of jonny special forces.. i think its similar to new helmets.. just an idea:D

I'd have to get the files from Jonny, and some of us know how hard that can be. Currently they wear ACH, hoping to update this in future releases. And if I don't, well the savior of us all "Operation Arrowhead" will have it.

[Halochief89]

I'm very fond of the ACUPAT camo. It gives the army a unique look away from the other branches. Where before the Digital design was sent out both marines and army were pretty identical. Hopefully the change from ACUPAT to something else will be a very long time. I'm also fond of the camo design the US army uses in Battlefield BC. Which looks like it uses an octagonal pattern with 3 or 4 different shades of forest green.

[AnimalMother92]

BFBC was a good game, but it would have been cooler if they'd used ACU. I'm a big ACUPAT fan myself, which is why I'm so glad Binkowski's units exist!

[Clavicula_nox4817]

I'm very fond of the ACUPAT camo. It gives the army a unique look away from the other branches. Where before the Digital design was sent out both marines and army were pretty identical. Hopefully the change from ACUPAT to something else will be a very long time. I'm also fond of the camo design the US army uses in Battlefield BC. Which looks like it uses an octagonal pattern with 3 or 4 different shades of forest green.

The uniform doesn't work as designed. The purpose of the uniform is to increase the difficulty of being spotted by the enemy, not look different than other branches of the military. All branches should adopt the same pattern. Wear different insignia if they like, but wear the same uniform. Especially the Army and Marines since they're in the same places doing the same thing.

I hope they get rid of the ACU as fast as possible.

[echo1]

Yeah, one doesn't need to be an expert in camouflage to realize that wearing this (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/happo_no_giri/ACU2_low.jpg) is going to cause you problems.


It gives the army a unique look away from the other branches.

Perhaps they should go back to red coats and plumed bronze helmets :p

[Binkowski]

I'd like to go back to the good old tri-color BDU's, but that's just me. Anyway, just some more WIP fixed a lot of issues with my units and adding more units. Expect a release soon!

[Fudgeblood]

Yeah, one doesn't need to be an expert in camouflage to realize that wearing this (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/happo_no_giri/ACU2_low.jpg) is going to cause you problems.
Maybe they use it to make the enemies think "A military would have to be stupid to use that camo! They must be a group of civilians playing airsoft" :p

[Clavicula_nox4817]

I'd like to go back to the good old tri-color BDU's, but that's just me. Anyway, just some more WIP fixed a lot of issues with my units and adding more units. Expect a release soon!

The only thing that worked better than my tri-color DCUs was the Marine's desert pattern. We'll see if Multicam beats the new UCP-Delta pattern, but I doubt that the Army will switch to the Crye pattern. The uniforms are almost double the cost of ACUs (which were almost double the cost of BDUs...) and I'm sure some crony is having his palms greased for getting the UCP approved.

[echo1]

I remember reading somewhere that there was a public tender competition for the camo. The camo that eventually became UCP was consistently voted the worst one in all tests, yet they decided to ignore the better ones and just modify the dud one...

[suhsjake]

This UCP Delta looks like they rubbed dog poo on it. Why, Why would the Army even consider this garbage.

[Clavicula_nox4817]

This UCP Delta looks like they rubbed dog poo on it. Why, Why would the Army even consider this garbage.

I think the Brown coloration improves the uniform, but it isn't hard to improve total shit.

[suhsjake]

http://www.scribd.com/doc/19823845/Photosimulation-Camouflage-Detection-Test

Test results from the Army.

[Clavicula_nox4817]

http://www.scribd.com/doc/19823845/Photosimulation-Camouflage-Detection-Test

Test results from the Army.

Good link, I caught the story from Army Times the other day. There are a few other patterns they tested that I like, but it seems that Multicam is one of the high performers. No real surprise there.

[DesertJedi]

Binkowski, I love the new uniforms and am currently using them. I think the A2 originals look like cat barf.

So far, I've encountered one mission where some of my AI mates are wearing the old ACUs and some are wearing your new ones. I'm assuming that this has nothing to do with your mod but with the mission itself. Just wanted to bring this to your attention. You can see the situation here (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/desertjedi/jtdfire4.jpg).

Is that because not all classes have been defined? I'm just starting to read through this long thread.

[Binkowski]

Binkowski, I love the new uniforms and am currently using them. I think the A2 originals look like cat barf.

So far, I've encountered one mission where some of my AI mates are wearing the old ACUs and some are wearing your new ones. I'm assuming that this has nothing to do with your mod but with the mission itself. Just wanted to bring this to your attention. You can see the situation here (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/desertjedi/jtdfire4.jpg).

That would be because the two units on the left are Force Recon, and I did not replace them with the replacement pack. The replacement pack only replaces the regular USMC troops.

[DesertJedi]

Gotcha...thanks.

[AnimalMother92]

Hey Binkowski,

i know there have been a couple comments about the arma 1 backpacks so i'm just throwing some screens your way from Americas Army 3 (worse game than Arma 2 i know). maybe theyll be useful, just food for thought i guess.
Since the game is made by the US Army I would hope the gear is fairly accurate. enjoy:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/macmeister92/AA3Game2009-09-1722-47-02-45.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/macmeister92/AA3Game2009-09-1722-47-14-00.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/macmeister92/AA3Game2009-09-1722-47-35-04.jpg

[suhsjake]

Assault bag I see you have there in those pictures.

[ffs]

Hey Binkowski,

i know there have been a couple comments about the arma 1 backpacks so i'm just throwing some screens your way from Americas Army 3 (worse game than Arma 2 i know). maybe theyll be useful, just food for thought i guess.
Since the game is made by the US Army I would hope the gear is fairly accurate. enjoy:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/macmeister92/AA3Game2009-09-1722-47-02-45.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/macmeister92/AA3Game2009-09-1722-47-14-00.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/macmeister92/AA3Game2009-09-1722-47-35-04.jpg


MOLLE II SDS(Specialty Defense Systems) ASSAULT PACK
Universal Camo (ACU) NSN 8465-01-524-5250

[RUDOLF]

I think Binkowski should know the style of their bags well.

[suhsjake]

He should, its standard army issue.

[Clavicula_nox4817]

Hey Binkowski,

i know there have been a couple comments about the arma 1 backpacks so i'm just throwing some screens your way from Americas Army 3 (worse game than Arma 2 i know). maybe theyll be useful, just food for thought i guess.
Since the game is made by the US Army I would hope the gear is fairly accurate. enjoy:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/macmeister92/AA3Game2009-09-1722-47-02-45.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/macmeister92/AA3Game2009-09-1722-47-14-00.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/macmeister92/AA3Game2009-09-1722-47-35-04.jpg

Not made by the Army, but the gear and uniforms are accurate enough.

[Binkowski]

I would love to have the standard issue MOLLE packs, but I'm not a modeller. If someone wants to model them for me, feel free to PM me.

[Binkowski]

Check the front page, Version 1.3 has been released! Mirrors appreciated.

[Pauliesss]

Thank you very much for update Binkowski! :)

[Foxhound]

Awesome stuff :)

Updated release frontpaged at the Armaholic homepage (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7166).


http://www.armaholic.com/datas/users/3-animation.png (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7165)
US Army '09 v1.3 Beta (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7165)


http://www.armaholic.com/datas/users/3-animation.png (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7524)
Krasnostav Airstrip Co-16 (@<hidden>) - Official Demo Mission (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7524)

[Binkowski]

Thanks for the mirrors everyone, just a few words. Already working on an update for you guys, this one will include a nice little surprise of a weapon pack, small and simple. But realistic. Sorry, but I'm a realism freak.

[AnimalMother92]

a weapon pack? sounds neat, i'm curious now

[Palehorse1]

Binkowski,

It may very well be "insufficient operator headspace" on my end but I see the following error when I place your crewmember in the editor.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/9582/binkerror.th.png (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/binkerror.png/)



Best wishes,
Palehorse1

[Binkowski]

Hmm, thanks for posting that Palehorse. I thought I had fixed that problem, I guess not. I'll get right to work on a quick hotfix for you.

[Wolf[173rd]]

Not to be a troll, but what is there to add with the weapons?

[Binkowski]

;1444954']Not to be a troll, but what is there to add with the weapons?

The proper M4MWS, M4 ACOG with no GL, M4 with Grenade Launcher and M68 etc. Basically swapping of the attachments. I'm a realism nut. Plus, they don't have the MWS modeled properly.

[AnimalMother92]

The proper M4MWS, M4 ACOG with no GL, M4 with Grenade Launcher and M68 etc. Basically swapping of the attachments. I'm a realism nut. Plus, they don't have the MWS modeled properly.

sweet! no complaints about more M4s. kinda reminds me of changing your M4MWS loadout back in America's Army 2. A couple of possible weapons, dunno if this could be done: M16/M4 with EOTech (no GL), and a 240 bravo w/ a scope :D

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/M240_with_US_Army_soilder.jpg/800px-M240_with_US_Army_soilder.jpg

[Halochief89]

Or in the future you make a 2012 version of US army soldiers have the XM-25 rifle
http://www.newsweek.com/id/215823 shown on # 6 supposedly its a go. This reminds me of the old OICW weapons that were cancelled.

[Binkowski]

Oh the good old M240 with the ELCAN, that my come. But the XM-25, nahh, not until it's in service. (Highly doubtful).

[russian_takeout]

hey binkovski.
i have a question about the server bikeys.
all of the addons of yours, have the same bink.bikey. i dont know, maybe i put them in the wrong place (arma 2 folder\keys). if thats correct, how do i keep OMOn and US army keys in the same folder under same name? if thats incorrect, where do i put them? i tried to search the net, but didnt find anything with instracions.

thanks a lot.

ps
great addons.

[suhsjake]

I carried that son of a b... on a 15 mi ruck march once. I will never carry a M240B again. It would be nice if someone would model a M240B (only need to add the heat shield to the current BIS model).

[Firehead]

I carried that son of a b... on a 15 mi ruck march once. I will never carry a M240B again. It would be nice if someone would model a M240B (only need to add the heat shield to the current BIS model).

Wait until LT hears about this, I'll make sure you get put in the weapons squad....

[suhsjake]

Mercy, PLEASE?

[Christian.1987]

Binkowski, very vary good work. I Love the ACU Units.

[Binkowski]

hey binkovski.
i have a question about the server bikeys.
all of the addons of yours, have the same bink.bikey. i dont know, maybe i put them in the wrong place (arma 2 folder\keys). if thats correct, how do i keep OMOn and US army keys in the same folder under same name? if thats incorrect, where do i put them? i tried to search the net, but didnt find anything with instracions.

thanks a lot.

ps
great addons.

They use the same Keys so you only need to use one of them, either US Army or OMON both will work.

[MaverickZA]

Thank you for this excellent add-on.

Just 1 question:

How do you add your clan logo to the uniform?

Thanks

[Palehorse1]

Thank you for this excellent add-on.

Just 1 question:

How do you add your clan logo to the uniform?

Thanks

Everything you need to make your own can be found here. Enjoy.

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/squad.xml

Best wishes,
Palehorse1

[MaverickZA]

Thanks :)

[Pauliesss]

sweet! no complaints about more M4s. kinda reminds me of changing your M4MWS loadout back in America's Army 2. A couple of possible weapons, dunno if this could be done: M16/M4 with EOTech (no GL), and a 240 bravo w/ a scope :DI would love to see something like this too(especially 240 bravo w/ a scope), who knows, maybe Binkowsi will surprise us in the future updates! :bounce3:

[Bosniarat1]

Dang it, I would love to use those units :( But It would be until i get back to the states and upgrade my computer. I cant play OpFlashpoint much less Arma II on this thing. But you did a great job in ARMA with the ACU uniforms, I know you have done a great job with these. One question though, are you including a Drill Sarg'n in any of these mods? I know there are no drill sergeants on the battlefield but it might be good as an ARSO or a RSO position on a Usermade Range. Its just a thought. Oh if the OPSEC police come for me again, :p :yay:

[Clawhammer]

Binkowski,

It may very well be "insufficient operator headspace" on my end but I see the following error when I place your crewmember in the editor.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/9582/binkerror.th.png (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/binkerror.png/)



Best wishes,
Palehorse1

I can confirm that too, i have the bug too with or without any addons on ArmA 1.04.

Thanks for your hard work Binkowsyk :cool:

[Raj]

nice units..the texttures look awesome now..great work..

Binkowski..it would be really great if you can work on those backbacks...

[Binkowski]

Raj, I have a modeller working on the standard issue MOLLE packs for me. Good things come to people who wait ;).

[Raj]

Raj, I have a modeller working on the standard issue MOLLE packs for me. Good things come to people who wait .

Awesome newz Binkowski :yay::yay:
many thks for the info and very sorry for bringing that up all the times....i really hate arma 1 backpacks..:D:D

[russian_takeout]

They use the same Keys so you only need to use one of them, either US Army or OMON both will work.

thanks for reply


and again, great addon

[AnimalMother92]

good news on the backpacks!

[Wolf[173rd]]

The proper M4MWS, M4 ACOG with no GL, M4 with Grenade Launcher and M68 etc. Basically swapping of the attachments. I'm a realism nut. Plus, they don't have the MWS modeled properly.

Fair enough. Good work.

[RUDOLF]

Raj, I have a modeller working on the standard issue MOLLE packs for me. Good things come to people who wait ;).

You're really cool. Where did you find him and I also wish somebody could model something for me.

[vilas]

for sake of realism - concerning M240B and M240B Elcan - i made them and you can have them for this addon :)

[RUDOLF]

Just a little off-topic. When I trying to make up a US infantry squad in game, just wonder whether it should be in 9 soldiers or 10 or even more? I think it might be 9 in realism? One squad leader with two fire teams in four soldiers for each?

[DiFool]

for sake of realism - concerning M240B and M240B Elcan - i made them and you can have them for this addon :)
Would be great. Thank you in the name of the community!


Just a little off-topic. When I trying to make up a US infantry squad in game, just wonder whether it should be in 9 soldiers or 10 or even more? I think it might be 9 in realism? One squad leader with two fire teams in four soldiers for each?

If I remember correctly in the USMC there is a squad leader plus 2 fire teams making it 9 in a squad. In the U.S.Army the squad leader is part of a fire team. So there be should rather 8 or 12 soldiers in a squad.

[Clavicula_nox4817]

Would be great. Thank you in the name of the community!



If I remember correctly in the USMC there is a squad leader plus 2 fire teams making it 9 in a squad. In the U.S.Army the squad leader is part of a fire team. So there be should rather 8 or 12 soldiers in a squad.

the Marines have 3 fire teams for a total of 12. The Army has 2 fireteams for a total of 9.

[DiFool]

the Marines have 3 fire teams for a total of 12. The Army has 2 fireteams for a total of 9.
Seems as though I messed it up.

[Pauliesss]

for sake of realism - concerning M240B and M240B Elcan - i made them and you can have them for this addon :)That would be great, thanks vilas! :cool:

[suhsjake]

OMG, Thank you Vilas.

[AnimalMother92]

for sake of realism - concerning M240B and M240B Elcan - i made them and you can have them for this addon :)

nice! dream come true :yay:

[Binkowski]

All credit will be given to vilas for that. This will be included in the next update with all credit given to him. Can't thank him enough for letting me use it.

[RUDOLF]

the Marines have 3 fire teams for a total of 12. The Army has 2 fireteams for a total of 9.

Seems you're correct.

[sparks50]

There's even talk of scrapping the current ACU camo. Contenders include Multicam, and a MARPAT-esque updated version (http://soldiersystems.net/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/09-14-2009-ucp-delta-edit.jpg) of the current camo.



That last one there looks like a hunters camo, I hope it doesn't win. The current one looks so nice and unique.

Great respect to Vilas, that was a cool thing to do.

[ThaGZAgenius]

Wow, this is going to be great!! Vilas that was a very kind gesture, and a great example of sharing within this community. Thank you very much. These units are looking better and better, and now they will have approiate weapons. Can't wait.

[Pauliesss]

And what about some Army Combat Shirts ? :D

http://www.army.mil/-images/2008/07/21/19633/army.mil-2008-07-24-112728.jpg
http://www.army.mil/-images/2008/07/21/19632/army.mil-2008-07-24-112717.jpg
http://www.army.mil/-images/2008/07/21/19630/army.mil-2008-07-24-112701.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/barchack/combatshirt2-2.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm167/SGTnoBoneZ/gear/DSCN0569.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/red_spetsnaz/IMG_1361.gif

Okay, I know I want too much, I am quiet now. :p

[Nickos]

Looks like this mod will be outdated after OA is released: http://www.arma2.com/arrowhead/arr-images/ARMA2-Arrowhead-ingame-shot-17.jpg

[Pauliesss]

Nickos: and who cares ? OA will be released in 2010 and not everyone will buy it, so until OA is released we have these nice Army units.

[echo1]

Looks like this mod will be outdated after OA is released: http://www.arma2.com/arrowhead/arr-images/ARMA2-Arrowhead-ingame-shot-17.jpg

Looks like every mod will be outdated when ArmA 3 is released. I propose the community ceases all modding on the basis that the mods will eventually be rendered obsolete eventually :icon_rolleyes:

[AnimalMother92]

Looks like every mod will be outdated when ArmA 3 is released. I propose the community ceases all modding on the basis that the mods will eventually be rendered obsolete eventually :icon_rolleyes:

haha nice one. i know that i'll still be using these even when i get OA

[Atin]

Yea these Units are great. Checking every day for an update. Keep up the great work

[Binkowski]

When BIS announced Arrowhead I was tempted to stop all this, and just make you guys wait for Arrowhead, but then I remembered what happened with QG and all that jazz. I wanted people to have Army units even if they don't purchase Arrowhead, hopefully my units can be up to par and possibly even better / more realistic than the ones in Arrowhead.

[PeterEyres]

The proper M4MWS, M4 ACOG with no GL, M4 with Grenade Launcher and M68 etc. Basically swapping of the attachments. I'm a realism nut. Plus, they don't have the MWS modeled properly.

Sounds excellent. Always thought BIS were extremely lazy when it came to attachments and the M4/M16

I mean the models are already there (the silencer, ACOG, M68, PEQ-1, M203L)

So why not give us more combinations?

Is there going to be a silenced M4MWS with 203 and ACOG? :D:eek:

[Johannes]

hopefully my units can be up to par and possibly even better / more realistic than the ones in Arrowhead.
Good luck with that, considering that a lot of the models and bastextures you used in your units are about 3 years old by now.

[Nickos]

I'm just saying that when OA is released then the official ones will PROBABLY, PROBABLY be better. Why the f*cking flaming?

[Mr_Centipede]

I'm just saying that when OA is released then the official ones will PROBABLY, PROBABLY be better. Why the f*cking flaming?

Because that the answer you'll get? you said OA would probably be better, so others answered, so what if OA would be better? should he stop working on it?

thats my guess as for your asking on why the flaming

[Johannes]

I'm just saying that when OA is released then the official ones will PROBABLY, PROBABLY be better. Why the f*cking flaming?
I fail to see any flaming in the posts above. I for one was just pointing out that some of the gear models and textures used on his units, especially the ones made by me, are not up to the quality standards of 2009.

[Cescollino]

I fail to see any flaming in the posts above. I for one was just pointing out that some of the gear models and textures used on his units, especially the ones made by me, are not up to the quality standards of 2009.

so make new ones:D

[Black1ron]

Any news on the update, binkowski?

[Binkowski]

Any news on the update, binkowski?

I'm working on it, my friend is hopefully going to get the new MOLLE packs done for me. And I have the simple weapon pack included (thanks to Vilas for the M240B + ELCAN).

[RUDOLF]

Maybe this weekend, I think. Really expecting it!

[AnimalMother92]

Great news. Can't wait to see the new packs and weapons!

[Binkowski]

Check the front page for the new patch v1.4b! Enjoy and have fun!

[DragonBaron]

Awesome units. Thanks for your great work and your regular updates.

[Old Bear]

New on front page at Armed Assault.info (http://www.armedassault.info/)

Link to mirror : US Army 2009 Units (v 1.4 beta) (http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?game=1&cat=addons&id=1050)

[suhsjake]

Few Errors I spotted:

M240B - No belt animation/No mag change animation/ No side and bottom Rails
M4 - No mag change animation/ Bullet ejection to high/ M4s are Semi Burst/ Eotech sight too dim.

Other than that, its good.

[Flash Thunder]

Its a good mod, although the textures on the sleeves and arms in first person are very smudgey looking even on Very High Textures and 100% 3D Res, nice units. :)

[Binkowski]

Few Errors I spotted:

M240B - No belt animation/No mag change animation/ No side and bottom Rails
M4 - No mag change animation/ Bullet ejection to high/ M4s are Semi Burst/ Eotech sight too dim.

Other than that, its good.

Yeah, I'm not sure how to fix this. I don't do weapons. Not my thing. If anyone knows a fix, please contact me via PM.

[Black1ron]

Is there a weapons crate with this?

[Binkowski]

No there is not, I can add one however. Here are the class names.



BINK_M4_EOTECH
BINK_M4_EOTECH_GRIP
BINK_M16_SDM
BINK_M240
BINK_USP

[Black1ron]

Please, because I stink at the whole in-editor gear changing. I would love to learn, but I can't get past removing all weapons.

[AnimalMother92]

Please, because I stink at the whole in-editor gear changing. I would love to learn, but I can't get past removing all weapons.

it's not too bad. in the init line of the unit put:

removeallweapons this; this addmagazine "ammo class name"; this selectweapon "weapon name"; this addweapon "weapon name";

repeat addmagazine as much as you want for more clips. this will start the unit with the weapon youve chosen in his hands and loaded equipped with ammo.


class names for guns and ammo can be found here
http://forums.bistudio.com/showpost.php?p=1292940&postcount=8


@<hidden>
another great update! glad to see some new weapons.

[W0lle]

Please, because I stink at the whole in-editor gear changing. I would love to learn, but I can't get past removing all weapons.

Search the editing forum for "addweapon", there are several threads about this.

In the units init line type:
removeAllWeapons this; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"; this addWeapon "BINK_M4_EOTECH"; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"

This removes all weapons from the unit, and adds the M4 Eotech from Binkowski's addon plus 6 magazines

[Black1ron]

it's not too bad. in the init line of the unit put:

removeallweapons this; this addmagazine "ammo class name"; this selectweapon "weapon name"; this addweapon "weapon name";

repeat addmagazine as much as you want for more clips. this will start the unit with the weapon youve chosen in his hands and loaded equipped with ammo.


class names for guns and ammo can be found here
http://forums.bistudio.com/showpost.php?p=1292940&postcount=8


@<hidden>
another great update! glad to see some new weapons.


Search the editing forum for "addweapon", there are several threads about this.

In the units init line type:
removeAllWeapons this; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"; this addWeapon "BINK_M4_EOTECH"; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"; this addMagazine "30Rnd_556x45_Stanag"

This removes all weapons from the unit, and adds the M4 Eotech from Binkowski's addon plus 6 magazines

Thanks animalmother, thanks W0lle!

[suhsjake]

Maybe you should sticky something W0lle.

[Requiem007]

Great job Binkowski, I love the units. I also love the new edition to the units, their own US Army Weapons pack.

[Foxhound]

Release frontpaged at the Armaholic homepage (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7166).


http://www.armaholic.com/datas/users/3-animation.png (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7165)
US Army '09 v1.4 (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7165)

[Pauliesss]

Thank you again for update Binkowski! :cheers:

[Clawhammer]

Thanks for the update and these great weapons :-)
But sadly i hat to notice an bug with the weapons, when iam about 10 foods in front of an unit i can see the Weapon shot flash effects (Muzzle).

I Uploaded a image so you can see what i mean :D

http://s2.imgimg.de/thumbs/arma220091006193626954f51600cjpg.jpg (http://www.imgimg.de/bild_arma220091006193626954f51600cjpg.jpg.html)

[Callsign]

I get this problem at any distance I think, outstanding units though!

[Cole]

Yeah, I can confirim muzzle flash being visible at distance even when not firing (LODs issue probably?). Also would be good if the guns could get all those fancy animations and probably a slightly more hi-res scope view for the M240!

Apart from that, all the new stuff is looking great! :)


Edit: Now we just need those Darth Vader lookalike door gunners (http://forums.bistudio.com/showpost.php?p=1431315&postcount=93) to make it evil...



and epic :mad2:

[rabs]

Offtopic:

Clawhammer, would be kind enough to tell me where you got the snow map at?

[suhsjake]

Binko, you need to add the zasleh selection in the model.cfg.