Heads-Up Display

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During a Combat Mission players are limited in the information they can perceive due to the 90-degree field-of-view (FOV) imposed by the game client. To compensate for this restriction additional, game relevant information is provided via the "Heads-Up Display", commonly known as the HUD.

The HUD provides each player with immediate information pertaining to their status as a Soldier as well as other information relative to their squad and the overall mission. Elements displayed in the HUD include: player health, stamina, combat effectiveness, objectives, mission time, player class, rank, ammunition, weapon, accessories and the SAI (some of these are described in greater detail later). Finally, to assist with weapon aiming a crosshair is depicted at the center of the screen. Many of these functions can be customized in the In-Game Setup menu; including, but not limited to: color, transparency, on/off toggle and symbology.

HUD Key

The image at far right is the Heads-Up Display or HUD. Each icon is numbered relative to its description:

1. Chat icon
   Shows your current communication mode (e.g.: shout, global, hand signals, etc).
2. Messages
   Player messages, and server messages are displayed here.
3. Situational Awareness Indicator (SAI):
   The SAI displays your heading, icons pertaining to your teammates and also contains a small overview map of the mission.
4. Objectives
   Mission objectives are shown here.
5. Rank/Time/Location
   Your rank relative to your squad mates, mission time and current map location is shown in this corner.
6. Inventory
   Accessories in your inventory are displayed here. (e.g.: NVG’s)
7. CEM
   Your Combat Effectiveness Meter (CEM) is shown here.
8. Stance and Health Indicator
   Your stance is shown here. It will indicate if you are standing, crouching or prone. The color of this Soldier image also tells you your health. Additionally a flashing blood drop will appear over this image if you are bleeding.
   1. GREEN = healthy
   2. YELLOW = wounded
   3. RED = critically wounded
9. Grenade Inventory:
   Shows how many grenades you have.
10. Weapon Status Indicator
    Your primary weapon is shown here. Ammunition and modes of fire are shown as well. The current weapon is always the one with the biggest icon.
11. Crosshair Use this to aim your weapon or actions.

The SAI

The Situational Awareness Indicator has 3 levels of zoom (and a full-screen toggle) to provide players with a quick, visual understanding of their surroundings, and also report on enemy movement (via the "Enemy Spotted" function to plot a marker for others to see). However, in order to see your team mates in the SAI, you must have Line of Sight (LOS). A full discussion of the SAI can be found within the Situational Awareness Indicator page.

SAI Zoom Level 1 SAI Zoom Level 2 SAI Zoom Level 3 SAI Full Map

SAI Legend

Fortunately, SAI linking is "chained", such that if A can see B, and B can see C, A can also see C even if A doesn't have LOS with C. Sound tricky? Not in application. Squad Leaders and Fire Team Leaders have the added benefit of seeing all of their subordinates at all times, even when not in direct LOS.

Additionally, players have the ability to make the SAI semi-transparent and toggle its ability to rotate or even disable the SAI entirely via both the Settings and Controls.